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Linda Aarts

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As a single mother of two boys with autism and ADHD, Linda has a wealth of hands-on experience when it comes to raising children. She ran her own blog for years and also wrote for other online magazines.

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Crafts with Cardboard Rolls: 10 Creative Ideas
22.08.2025 Linda Aarts

Crafts with Cardboard Rolls: 10 Creative Ideas

Discover easy and creative DIY projects with cardboard rolls. Using simple materials like toilet paper rolls and paper towel tubes, kids can make castles, animals, pencil holders, and more fun recycling crafts. Perfect for rainy days or school projects.

20 Easy Part-Time Jobs as a Student — from Babysitting to Tutoring and Private Lessons
22.08.2025 Linda Aarts

20 Easy Part-Time Jobs as a Student — from Babysitting to Tutoring and Private Lessons

Seeking to earn some extra money as a student or in addition to your current job? Finding the right part-time work can provide you with the flexibility to earn an income while still focusing on school and your personal life. In this guide, we’ve rounded up 20 of the best and most flexible side jobs. Many of them can be done from home, like filling out online surveys, babysitting, or tutoring, while others let you get outside, be creative, or meet new people.

How to Become a Great Babysitter
13.08.2025 Linda Aarts

How to Become a Great Babysitter

If you want to become a babysitter and find regular work, the key is to build experience, gain parents’ trust, and show that you take the role seriously. Even if you’re young, you can start by helping family members, offering to work as a “mother’s helper,” taking a First Aid and CPR course, and creating a professional babysitter profile on a platform like Sitly. By setting a fair hourly rate based on your age, experience, and responsibilities, and by going the extra mile during each job, you’ll increase your chances of getting more babysitting work and keeping parents happy.

Fall Crafts for Children: 4 Fun, Easy, and Creative Projects
09.08.2025 Linda Aarts

Fall Crafts for Children: 4 Fun, Easy, and Creative Projects

Looking for creative and budget-friendly fall crafts for children? These 4 simple ideas use everyday materials like autumn leaves, corks, jars, and paper. From leaf mobiles to stamped fall trees, these projects are perfect for keeping kids entertained while exploring the colours of the season—whether indoors on a rainy day or outside collecting natural treasures.

The 10 Most Fun Carnival Party Games for Kids
09.08.2025 Linda Aarts

The 10 Most Fun Carnival Party Games for Kids

Looking for fun and easy games for a kids’ costume or Carnival party? These 10 playful ideas include crafts, relays, piñatas, and musical games—great for birthdays, classrooms, or daycare events. Includes tips for large groups and creative activities for smaller gatherings.

Make Your Child’s Halloween Costume at Home—Fun, Easy, and Budget-Friendly
06.08.2025 Linda Aarts

Make Your Child’s Halloween Costume at Home—Fun, Easy, and Budget-Friendly

Looking for fun and budget-friendly Halloween costumes for kids? This guide offers parents six simple, creative DIY ideas—from a mummy and robot to a baby turtle—that can be made at home with everyday materials. Perfect for families who want to save money and enjoy crafting.

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