Blogs & Tips

Back when my kids were babies, I used Dreft on all of their clothes.  I'm not sure if Seventh Generation had their baby laundry detergent on the market at the time, but I've been using their products

Car Washing Tips If you loved your car when you first saw it on the lot or on the showroom floor and have since lost that connection with your car, maybe you could follow these simple tips to get back that showroom

I don't go out much at night, but last night I had to go to a meeting in the evening.  After giving my husband 30 minutes worth of instruction on everything that needed to be done, including dinner, homework

Automatic pool cleaners by AquaVac Systems can save you a tremendous amount of time with the sheer drudgery of cleaning you swimming pool. Of all the swimmimg pool supplies out there, I find this one the most valuable

Window cleaning can be a chore that many of us put off as long as we can. As the owner of a home with a gazillion windows, I really needed to find a simple and easy solution to learn how to clean my windows. It

HEPA air purifiers are the ultimate in obtaining great indoor air quality in our living spaces. These air purifiers can remove nearly all type of pollutants by effectively removing dust, allergens, mold, micro-organisms

Black mold is found in your home. What is the next appropriate step? If the black mold is contained to one area of your home follow these tips to prevent its spread to the remainder of the home. Before you do this

If the relative humidity in your home exceeds 55% you may be have conditions that are prime for the formation of toxic black mold. Your first step to determine if you need a dehumidifier is the use of a quality

One of the first things you should check in the prevention and cleanup of toxic black mold is the humidity level of the air within all areas of your home. I have found this high-quality hygrometer or moisture meter

Many children like to wear and play with sunglasses because they look cool.  However, sunglasses serve a very valuable purpose as well.  According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), UV rays

You or your children accidently stayed in the sun too long and now you have sun poisoning.  Chances are you're pretty miserable - you might even feel like you have the flu and you likely have chills. 

If Black Mold and the formation of it is of utmost importance to you, (and it should be) consider these tips to prevent it from forming in the first place. Preventing the formation of toxic black mold is far easier

Eco-steal is a website that just launched offering one earth-friendly product at a time at 40-80% off until it sells out.  You can check the website daily or sign up to get email updates when new items post

I grew up in Florida, and every year my cousins from Michigan would come down during their spring break to visit us and work on their tans. One year, a cousin and her friend came down and sat by our pool for an

I made a very big mistake last summer regarding child custody last summer and I hope that sharing it here will save others the pain that my family went through. My husband and I separated and we knew we were

When I'm in a hurry and need to cut something, I'll admit sometimes I've used a plate or even the counter instead of getting the cutting board dirty.  Recently I've been saving

So most of us know that there are germs lurking in just about every nook and cranny in our homes...but still....this article was a little disturbing.  Since I am currently dealing with a household of sick kiddos...I

A friend of mine is going through a really messy divorce right now.  Her husband was unfaithful and there is a lot of pain and anger that she is dealing with. Unforunately, it's difficult for them to communicate

This is such a great idea! This article explains how the author saves money on feeding her teenage boys and husband by simply offering them less expensive food. Instead of making a big casserole, with everyone going

This article has 8 ways to save money when your child is ready to travel around looking at different colleges. The things the article explains are: 1.Get subsidized college visits and discounts2.Reduce your travel

Divorce is a fact of life. When I was growing up, it was strange to have a friend whose parents weren't still married. Today, it's strange to find kids who have parents that are still married! While we

Starting an indoor herb gardening is easy, fun, and will help you to save money on groceries. The best news is that you don't even need a green thumb to be successful. Pretty much everything I try to grow dies

A few years ago, I didn't think much about the money I was spending on groceries.  I made a list each week, bought what was on my list and that was it. At the time my husband and I were both working and

Cold sores, usually found near the mouth, are caused by the Herpes virus.  While they don't pose a serious health risk, they can be painful and can also cause you to feel seriously self-conscious. 

Colds are a fact of like and there's not much that you can do about them once that your child comes down with one, except to wait it out. Thankfully, there are some things that you can do to help prevent the

Are you dreaming of being a stay at home mom someday? If so, the time to start getting your family finance in order is now - hopefully, long before you ever get pregnant.  The more time that you have to prepare

I bought down comforters for everyone in my family this year and I wish that I had done it years ago.  For one, they have got to be the most comfortable comforter I have ever used.  I feel like I'm

Many moms would like to be a stay at home mom, but they don't think that they can afford to.  However, if staying at home is your dream, it's worth it to sit down with your family finances and looking

I love to read and it was really sad for me when I realized that my daughter didn't seem to have any interest in reading at all.  In fact, getting her to read for school was like pulling teeth.  I

You may have heard that anything you plug into an electrical outlet uses electricity whether it's in use or not.  I recently came across a really cool watt hour meter, called the Kill a Watt Meter, that

Just yesterday, I came across an advertisement in a parenting magazine that said in a reassuring tone that high fructose corn syrup was harmless.  Yeah, right!  Honestly, we already have enough reasons

I read a lot of books.  I've gone through phases in my life where I've read 3 or 4 books a week.  This book, Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs

We moved a lot when I was a kid.  I remember my mom packing for our first move from Florida to Chicago. She painstakingly made lists of what she put in every single box and then marked each box with a number. 

In my years as a mom, I have tried everything under the sun to get my kids to do their chores.  I've made chore charts, I've used positive reinforcement, I've begged, I've punished...I've

Every mom knows that we put our heart and souls into raising our children. Whether we work a traditional job or our career is dedicted to our families, we all spend the vast majority of our time taking care of

How to Get Rid of Black Mold is the third in a series of my articles on this subject. My first article covers the Health Issues of Black Mold, secondly How to Recognize Black Mold and this one on how eliminate

Black Mold. The unwelcome resident of our homes. Follow these tips on recognizing the signs that black mold can be living with you. Refer to my article on the Health Risks of living with black mold. One of the

Black mold. The very mention of that word sends shivers down our bodies. I had a black mold problem and I did some investigation on this issue, how to stop it, what caused it and how to get rid of black mold. First

Today's parents know that the web can be a very dangerous place.  All of those Dateline specials have had me really thinking about my own kids safety.   Here's some tips on keeping your kids

Using an eco-friendly weed pre-emergent is the responsible thing to do for your families health. I can remember some time ago I had one of these liquid lawn fertilizer companies apply fertilizer to my lawn for

A water garden can add serenity to your landscape, bringing a wonderful addition to your home. Water gardens are easy to install yourself and are really fun for kids to feed fish in the pond and to enjoy. A water

With kids staring either a computer screen or at the TV any way to get them outdoors can be a challenge. Landscaping and/or gardening with your childern can be an enriching and educational experience for them at

Do you ever wonder how our parents, grandparents and great grandparents were able to live comfortable with less than what we have today? In our world of must- have shiny new iPhones or flatscreen TVs, often

Two of my daughters share a room and their room was always a mess...a really, really big mess.  That is, until I found the benefits of using storage baskets for organization.  I'll admit that I'm

I have granite counter tops and I love them!  What I don't love is the streaks that I could never seem to completely get rid of.  I felt like I was spending all of my time cleaning granite counter

Lots of my friends that are stay-at-home moms are looking for legitimate ways for making money at home. Alot of them don't want to become millionaires (although they wouldn't complain if they did!), they

Improving your kitchen storage is now very easy with the help of many available gadgets and speciality shelving units available on the market. You may be able to put off that dreaded kitchen remodeling project

Closet organizer systems are available form several different sources. They vary from all wood units that are prefabricated to coated wire systems or a combination of both. Another way is to build-in horizontal

Did you know that you may be able to get free online tax filing?  There are many companies, including H&R Block and Turbo Tax that will assist you with preparing and filing your taxes for free, as long

My garage was being used as a giant storage cabinet. Everything was disorganized and even though things were sorted and placed up against the wall, I couldn't get my cars in the garage or find anything that