Blogs & Tips

Almost every single parent, at some point or the other, feels the need to connect with other single parents to discuss issues and seek support. If you are a single parent, you need not be alone. With the help of

Make some green while going green!  A new service called Gazelle gives you an easy way to recycle the electronic gadgets that you no longer use!  And make some money at the same time!  Every item

I really enjoyed this article about motherhood.  Regardless of your belief system, this article stresses the important seasons of motherhood - and lessons for us to remain positive at all times (I know

My wife and I love to cook, and we go out of our way to make meals we think our kids will like - or at least eat! But time after time we find ourselves dumping untouched food into leftover containers, or worse

I just had to share this article about Mr. Rogers! The 15 topics mentioned in this article are so wonderful and you will love them too. My favorite one was when his car was stolen from the tv studio

Scour.com brings all of the search engines together. You will find here results from Google, Yahoo, and MSN all on one page! Also, all Scour members are able to vote each listing up or down based on their

Parents have been complaining that their kids don't pull their weight around the house for as long as there have been kids. Here are the tips on how to get kids to carry their weight without me having to hound

As gas prices continue to soar I am sure many of us have considered the option of a hybrid vehicle. However, I was surprised to learn that the transition to a hybrid may take years to pay off  in some models. 

My husband has been busier than ever at work and I found this great article for him to read.  It gives some wonderful strategies to grab more time for what really matters.  One of the big tips in this

Terrific blog covering such safety concerns as sunscreens, BPA botles and cups, safe bath toys and teethers. Also has articles on fun activities and parenting topics like teaching about money, language, music and

I know most of us have heard that a "spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down" - well let me tell you that it works! When my baby girl was born the hospital gave us a syrupy solution to help ease

Lands' End has a great section of their website called "Not Quite Perfect" where they offer massive discounts on items that didn't meet their demanding quality standards. Usually the "flaw"

MomsRising is a great organization that empowers women and supports families. It was started in May of 2006, and keeps growing fast. Many national and state organizations support MomsRising. The goal of the organization

Did you know that if you are a member of WGBH, you also have access to many member discounts?  One that I had no idea about is that when you show your WGBH member card at the Roger Williams Park Zoo, you get

This is a super easy way to earn points and rewards just by reading your email.  Just sign up for the MyPoints program and you'll start getting regular emails about special offers from advertisers. 

Derrick Barnes has written several books on parenting, including The Ruby & the Booker Boys series - Book one: Brand New School, Brand New School, Book two: Trivia Queen Third Grade Supreme, Book three: The

Eight children are killed by guns every day in the United States according to the Chicago Parent magazine. It is an akward and overlooked conversation topic for a parent to talk about with their child, yet it is

Canada's largest city has recommended that parents limit the cellphone use of their children, but Health Canada said in response that science does not show that cellphones are unsafe. Toronto Public Health

Hello Everyone, Please visit our website for important information on the importance of Expanded New Born Screening.  (You can view the video there).  This test is not mandated in many states including

This article explains the high cost of glasses and contact lenses, and gives ideas on how to reduce the cost. From the article: "Millions of individuals wear corrective lenses, whether for distance or close-up

Unless you have perfect children, my girls can be very dramatic at times but don't all kids have their moments no matter how great they are?  I have done everything the "right" way to help

When my kids start to act up in public and I have exhausted other options, I remind them that Santa is always watching to see who will get presents at Christmas. Then I look for something that could

Our attitudes towards money are, to a great extent, shaped by our parents. And yet, according to a study, less than 50 % parents admit to teaching their kids about finance. Here are six great ways to help kids grow

This is a simultaneous tip: saving time and being prepared. I keep a bag in my car for my daughter for the summer that includes: a bathing suit, panties, a towel, bug repellent, sun screen, snacks in ziploc bags

Book Adventure is a free reading rewards program created and maintained by Sylvan Learning. Kids in grades K-8 can participate. The program is really simple. Kids put their own book lists togethe

GreatGreenGoods is a green blog. You can also shop for creative and recycled products. They have a wide range of products such as jewelry created from recycle car parts, metal jewelry, recycled floppy diskette bracelets

It is important what we put on and in our bodies and the environment. You can learn more about the ingredients in your cosmetics, household cleaners and baby products, by visiting the website. They have a large

This study (by Dr. Schmidt from Children's Hospital Boston) highlights yet another reason why parents should limit the amount of television exposure for their young children. However, more importantly this study

Have you ever thought about how much bacteria is lurking on those countertops...or worse...on that dishcloth or sponge. This tip from the folks at Real Age provides the low down on the possible "dirties"

Back to school for most parents could either be a joyous occasion or it might possibly be an overwhelming experience.  Take it from a mother of four, if there is not some form of organization present

This article really tugged at my heart strings and I hope it can be shared with friends that may need it.  Autism touches each and every one of us in some way and I know that my friends who have autistic children

I found this website to be very easy to navigate and to the point with information.  I also like that they have 3 different websites to choose from off the main page  - one for Parents, one

If you have difficulty dealing with your children, you are not alone. Many parents seem to be quite at loss when it comes to enforcing good behavior in their children. Research has shown that some parenting styles

I get the most compliments from the reusable bags from Home Depot that only cost .99 each!   They clip on to the side of your cart so it stays open and you can just place groceries right into the bags. 

Whether you use the family car to drop kids to school or for that weekend trip with your family, safety should be the first priority when you buy one. Here are some of the safest family cars according to the National

As a ChaCha guide, you can log in anywhere, anytime, and work for as little as 15 min or as long as your schedule allows.  There is no set schedule, and you can log in 24 hours a day/7 days a week. 

Here's a great idea from my money-saving ezine: For the last 7 years, I have lived in a home with no air conditioning. To keep cool, I close off windows to keep out the hot sun, use fans, drink cool water

The website has a small collection of poems but they are all very cute. The poems are written by Todd-Michael St. Pierre. They cover a wide range of topics such as spending time with dad, nature, etc. I always encourage

This site is the motherlode of free, interactive games.  There are thousands of flash games listed of all types.  My daughter enjoys the dress up section which allows you to put different clothes

Here is a series of DVDs and other products from John Walsh, founder of the Center for Missing and Exploited Children. They are meant to teach children to be safe "out in the world" without scaring them

Your kids can now learn in fun ways important healthy habits. The exciting booklet is filled with games, puzzles, pictures and more. It focuses on a variety of health and safety issues.Kids can learn

This website will inspire you to create your own decorative pieces and inspire you to decorate your house. I really like their project ideas. Some of my favorite ones are the glittering glasses and spicy herb pots

The Uh-Ohs are a fun way to reinforce safety messages with your children. Each figurine comes with a special code, so your child can access the Uh-Ohs online world. The online world features NFPA approved games

Did you know that many rugs are made by illegal child labor? Unfortunately, some textile mills in South Asia are relying on children to make rugs. And typically they work for little or no pay when they should be

My poor little baby had a terrible diaper rash and I felt so bad for her as it looked awful! We had received Bordeaux's Butt Paste for our baby shower and heard that it's a little miracle in a jar-it is!

The next time I have a birthday party or get together I will order earth friendly paper goods and favors from Green Party Supplies. I really never thought of how parties contibute to an enormous amount of waste

It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon, the first of the season and we had Spring Fever.  The whole family was outside enjoying the day.  We began to clean-up the yard and the house was airing out from a

If you happen to shop at Shaw's Supermarket and tend to shop from the weekly sale flyer, take a look at this website!  Shaw's has a new feature at its Get Inspired site that has printable coupons for

I really enjoy reading Real Mama, which collects information about environmental issues relevant to moms and families.  It’s written by moms with backgrounds in environmental law and tries to present

Understanding the art of feeding your child starts at birth and only continues as they grow up. Knowing what the right foods are, how often to feed, how to sneak something in on a crunched time budget-it can all