Blogs & Tips

You have a computer so you probably get emails and therefore the snowball of email chains.  Have you heard about the car covered in diamonds? Or how about the one exposing a politician's "actual"

I am always curious about the life moms lead in other countries.  It is interesting to see that while there are some differences, we moms are the same breed everywhere.  Savvy Moms is a well known

Have you ever been concerned about how your child is developing socially and emotionally?  Social-emotional development is key to your child's success.  In fact, social-emotional development is a

I just saw on Good Morning America that some styles of Victoria's Secret bras are giving women rashes, welts, itchy red splotches and worse. There is a class action lawsuit starting up if you have been affected

This is a simple idea that could work for any aged kids (ok, not babies)... But it has changed our household radically!  After dinner, my family (2 kids ages 4 and 6) all work together to clean the kitchen

Did you know that BBC online offered free language lessons?  Find out more about this, and 22 other things and services that you can get for free from this article.  The article is from the Real Simple

If you are trying to save money, but not by missing out on your favorite music, read this article. It explains the different ways to save money by buying digital music online. For example: First, you'll need

I always pass by the no name gas stations, even though they are ten or twenty cents cheaper per gallon. I always figured it was okay, but I know my father and husband would tell me not to risk it. This article

This is a series of 5 articles on Meditation for Busy Women. The website has a religious aspect to it, but these articles do not. They are not new-age, touchy-feely either-just straight forward advice on how to

You love to read and research. That's why you joined Family Zip. To read and take away helpful or valuable information for families juggling or struggling or both. On that note, Blog Sisters have recently started

When we bought a front loading washer for its efficiency and energy saving attributes, we soon heard that mold was one of the most common problem with front loading washers. If you have made a commitment to become

Yes, it is true, an apple a day keeps the flu away.  Quercetin containing fruit, and vegetables like apples and broccoli, are proving to have a role in fighting off the flu virus. Read this article to

Alonovo is a great website that allows you to check where a company stands on issues important to you (like fair-trade, and the environment) before you shop with them.  It calls itself the "social values

After thanking his wife Michelle for her support, the Illinois senator publicly told daughters Malia Ann and Sasha that he planned to make good on an earlier promise. "I love you both more than you can imagine

Remember AOL, the online service provider?  It has been ages since I heard about them.  Anyways, that is not the point.  When researching for another article that I was writing, I found this blog

As an educator, I'm constantly being pushed to try new things in my classroom, especially dealing with technology.  As part of a pen pal project, where my Spanish class connected with a class in Chile

A collaborative effort of Explore at Bristol (a science centre in UK), and Wellcome Trust (a UK based biomedical charity), your amazing brain is a site where you can get to really understand the inner workings

According to an ancient Chinese proverb,  "To attain knowledge add something every day, to attain wisdom remove something every day." In the spirit of the topic, I will be concise.  If you

If your house is anything like our house, we have too much candy!  With 6 of the 7 kids Trick or Treating, you can only imagine how much candy we have, and the sad part is that we only went down a few small

Freeshipping.com is fantastic website! Once you register (required), you will find free shipping offers to over a 1,000 merchants, coupons that will save you lots of money, discounts on movie tickets and more

More and more people are getting eco-friendly and replacing their plastic shopping bags with reusable bags.  And more and more stores are getting hip to the idea.  But don't forget another great source

I bet there are only a handful of parents that have avoided the all too common diaper rash, but if you are not one of the lucky few, I have a few tips for you that will get you through the diaper stage.  Make

What a difference our kids are making in our home energy bill!  I called our electric & gas company, obtained our household usage for each month for the past 3 years.  I put everything on an excel

  Do You know...?· Americans use an average of 300 - 700 plastic bags per year. If everyone in the United States kept their bags for 1 year, and tied them together in a giant chain, the chain would

A few years ago I moved into a place built in 1920 with the wallpaper to show for it.  The paper had to go but I didn't want expensive, smelly and toxic chemical in my home or my lungs.  Then I heard

I hope you didn't think clothespins were just for hanging clothes on a line! This creative article provides many uses for clothespins, such as chip clips, magnetic memo holders, bulletin board accessories, kid's

This is so interesting-this article tells what kind of firewood is best, worst and in between for heating your home this winter. It explains hardwood and other woods, and has a chart you can print out and hold onto

Are you ever at loss for decorating ideas?  Look no further; Rate my space by Home and Garden T.V. has an endless amount of decorating ideas.  Whether it is dressing up your kitchen with a bistro theme

Have you ever been phished? I have, several times. This is when you receive an email that cleverly tries to get you to divulge some personal information which can be used to steal from you. Phishing is getting less

This article discusses 7 ways your brain tricks you into spending money you shouldn't or wouldn't if you weren't tricked by your very own self. Read about the 7 traps and what to do to avoid them: 1.The

There is nothing like reading an inspirational quote when you are stressed, or feeling a little down.  Today was one of those days, and I turned to this site to search for something to make me feel better

This is a great site for getting cash back for diaper purchases.  You can get $1 back per pack  The Caregivers Marketplace™ is the nation's first cash back program for anyone who gives

If you are a parent that tries hard to instill timeless values, standards and character traits and want to do so in a fun and upbeat way, the music of Cheryl Melody will do just that.  Along the

I have yet to meet a parent that has never dealt with a tantrum.  This common childhood behavior can sometimes make the big people feel like they are on a tailspin.  This article helps put you back in

Grief is never easy.  It is even more difficult when you are a child.  Often, the adults wonder, "How can I help?"  This article tells the story about one particular grieving child and offers

In the last 8 years, I have changed a lot of diapers!  With 7 kids all under 9 years of age, I have seen many changes in diapers and their quality.  I have also realized that what works for one child

Many of you have read about the food poisoning of many infants in China due to tainted milk.  As I write this there are now tainted eggs being pulled off of shelves in Hong Kong.  But for

I loved Saturday Morning cartoons when I grew up.  Granted, these were the days before cable and direct tv, and when videos were a very special treat.  All week, I would look forward to Saturday; I would

Do you shop at Costco?  Do you want to know what is new at Costco without having to make a trip down all the million aisles?  Do you want to plan your purchases before you shop?  Do you want to get

Homemade bug spray is easy to make and use.  Just fill a small spray bottle with about a cup of vodka (yes, the kind people drink).  Any brand will work; I use the cheap stuff because it's only

The key to shopping at CVS is to having a CVS card (free at the desk), knowing when they stock their shelves (they clear quickly on great deals), and be prepared so that you don't spend extras that you weren't

Although the economy is going through a recession, your refrigerator does not need to suffer the same fate. You can save half your grocery bill if you just shop wisely. The keys are to prepare and know your store's

If you are looking to shave off some dollars on your food bill - check out this article listing  8 ways to save on your grocery bill. The article provides some helpful blogging and coupon collection sites that

Carting around two kids and a dog my car can often smell less than pleasant.  Store bought air fresheners can be expensive, and not good for us or the environment.  Here is a quick, easy, and inexpensive

Every now and then, water pipes have a tendency to sprout little leaks that will require a plumber to service.  The difference in the cost of plumber service is whether or not the job is an emergency. 

Cough, cough, cough...that is the sound that wakes me up and keeps me up in the middle of the night...and it is coming from my little guys.  Whether it's their allergies or a cold, it seems those coughs

Going green is not a fad anymore, it is on its way to becoming our normal life.  And going green, and becoming eco-friendly doesen't have to ruin Halloween. This very informative blog lists tons of ideas

This article provides a great list of suggestions that help eliminate calories without sacrificing your meals.  You can reduce your calories by 100, 250 and more with small tweaks

October is energy awareness month and a time when many people's bills go up as the heat goes on. Many of us have made the leap to CFLs in our house, but have you thought about your outdoor lights?  Use

I heard a statistic a little while back that after a few years over half of your pillow's bulk is dust mites.  Ewww!  That was the ammunition I used to finally get my notoriously frugal husband to