Blogs & Tips

My two youngest children are in middle school and facing all sorts of peer-pressure issues. I found this site while looking for advice on teen dating, It offers first-hand parenting stories

By now, you are enjoying your baby’s smile. You can help your baby have a beautiful smile by taking care of his mouth before he gets his baby teeth. Protect your baby from the pain of baby bottle tooth decay

If you are trying to turn your hobby into a part or full time business, here are ten tips you need to read. For example, don't overlook mail order. Not everyone is on the internet, it really depends on what

This is a great article about six hobbies that can turn into full or part time careers and make big money. They focus on these six hobbies: 1. Custom baking2. Professional organizer3. Arts and crafts4. Exotic birds5

This short article gives all the information you need to have a blow out yard sale. For example, What room has the most junk? Is it the kitchen, bedroom, garage? Check every corner of the closet, the shelves, etc

Read this fascinating article at Good Morning America, from ABC news. They tested out doing taxes yourself with TurboTax software, going to HR Block, and going to a private accountant. Surprise! All three got the

If you know you need to start your spring gardening but don’t know what to do first, the Month by Month gardening books will help you out.  They are organized by subject, such as Roses or Lawn, and then

Are you a working mom? Are you having a hard time balancing family time and your career? Briefcasemoms.com can help you improve your family-work life balance. Lisa Martin is an experience coach, working mother

Do you find yourself sometimes tongue tied in certain situations? Suite101.com might have an answer to your problems. The website is full of different situation scenarios which can help you improve your communication

I am a Single Mother by Choice, having used an anonymous sperm donor to conceive my child. He's now in second grade, and I have found this tip to  be handy in our situation.  Invariably, a classmake w

Don't throw away your old socks! Well maybe the ones with big holes... Socks - especially tube socks - make GREAT dusting rags. AND, you can just slip your hand into the sock to dust your things. What

Recycle your Kleenex Boxes! I got this tip from RealSimple magazine. Use your empty kleenex or tissue boxes to store plastic grocery bags wherever you need them around the house. I am using this method to store

It's going to be that time of year again soon so for the sake of your loved ones make sure you have the facts:  Repellents that contain DEET (N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide), Permethrin, or Picaridin (KBR

To spank or not to spank...what a loaded question!!! As a family educator and parent, I often have seen clients who have spanked their children and swear that the "discipline" changed the behavior. 

Breast milk can help protect your baby against illness. It can protect her from allergies. The American Academy of Pediatrics says it’s good for babies to be breastfed for the first year of life. Breastfeeding

Here you find some great suggestions on beginning a Container Garden.  You will descover how to grow onions, lettuce and even potatoes in containers.  Believe it or not, you can even grow these vegetables

When cleaning eyeglasses and sunglasses, it is important to use a material that will not scratch the lenses.  So many items are too abrasive and will damage the lens.  Avoid paper towels, clothing

I saw this article on Forbes' website and thought it would be useful for anyone looking for flexible work.  It has some great places to start, lists some of the best jobs and gives tips and tricks for finding

You know that tons of restaurants have Kids Eat Free nights, but you can never remember which ones are on what nights. Now you can use this website to see what restaurants have free kids' nights on what days

A new baby in the house means a whole lot of fun. On the flipside, it also means a whole lot of work. In the case of twins, this means not just double the fun but also double the work. Here are some tips especially

A recent infant bathing tip I learned about assists parents with minimizing the fussing and crying while still getting the job done. The "trick" is to wrap your baby up in either a baby robe or towel while

My kids always have toys, books and snacks all over the car so I found this great organizer with a top that can be used as a mini table for their snacks.  If you scroll down the website to the red colored car

Wine tasting is a good way to widen your palate or simply have some fun. Whether you’re an aficionado or a casual wine sipper, visiting a winery is a good way to learn more about the technique of wine-making. You

Most parents want their children to be like just them. The good news is that children too, at least when they are young, want to be like their parents. Parents are, after all, their earliest role models. Here are

We get so much artwork home from school every day that I'm not sure what to do with it all.  One gadget that helps us with our overflowing artwork problem are those magnetic strips you can find at the

If you are looking for a cool way to keep far flung friends and relatives up to date on your little bundle of joy, check out TotSpot.  Think of it as Facebook for your baby!  You can post pictures

Consumer Reports has a great article on their website with tips and tricks to outlet shopping.  It gives an overview of the best and worst outlets for quality and deals (including Coach & L.L. Bean) as

This site is kind of like The Grocery Game.  For those of you who don't know, the Grocery Game will track grocery sales in your area and also find online coupons for items you're interested in, so

Spring is here and it's time to get in shape for the summer-financially.   You thought I was going to say "for swimsuit" season. Well it's the same principles as losing weight -start

A lot of times, I find I'm torn between saving money and being green (not that the two are always mutually exclusive).  For instance, do I buy the store brand or do I go organic?  I usually wind up

I don't honestly know what other families do when one person has a stomach problem that causes vomiting, but I always give the sick person an empty garbage can or bucket in case they don't reach the bathroom

Medicine mix-ups, accidental overdoses and bad drug reactions harm roughly one out of 15 hospitalized children, according to the first scientific test of a new detection method. That number is far higher than

Sprout for Parents is a great parenting resource from one of the most trusted kids networks. You will find here a wide variety of helpful topics on your child's development such as positive parenting, general

What a great way to develop healthy habits that will last a lifetime! Sign up to create your child's bed time healthy habits log. When your child reaches a certain number of days they will receive

They don't call this a miracle for nothing: Nature's Miracle Just for Cats is the only product I've ever tried that really truly works to remove the odor from a cat's decision not to use her litter

If you live in an area where water shortages are not an issue, consider yourself lucky. Nearly 450 million people in 29 countries face severe water shortages. Predictions indicate that within 5 years, at least

Well if you have not filed your tax return yet, you can avoid these common mistakes and get your refund quicker! First per the IRS on a recent CNN program, they recommend filing electronically. It's quicker

Try BullFrog Quick Stick sunscreen. It's convenient, non-messy and sold with SPF 36.  This stick is great for face and lips and can be used all year. You can find BullFrog products at isnorkel.com

Wahm.com is a wonderful online magazine for work at home moms. If you are looking to work from home this is a great place to start. Wahm.com has telecommuting job listings, business opportunites, and more. There

If you are a parent, you know exactly how painful teething can be for babies.  You also know how distressing it can be to try and soothe them.  Infant Oragel and teething rings help for a little while

Cats love to jump and climb. Jumping on the bed, climbing trees and even your dresser may be acceptable. Keeping your home clean and sanitary, especially the most common area-the kitchen is important for your health

Hydrogen Peroxide may hands down be the cheapest cleaner out there!  I've seen it in CVS for 39 cents!  This article gives you ideas of how to use hydrogen peroxide to rid various surfaces of things

I am sure many of you have heard of Elizabeth Barrett, the 17 month old that can read. The story is quite amazing. I had the oppurtunity to speak with mom and she gave me this sign language website that produces

Food allergies can be scary thing. Most of us that deal with any type of allergy look at ingredient labels closely but there are some ingredients that are not always listed in layman's terms. Below

There are times when my husband has been on business or away for the night when I wish I had an alarm system, just for an extra sense of security.  My mother-in-law received an email with this idea and I thought

The tip below is based upon an article on the prevention of criminal and violent behavior in the next generation.  Please view entire resource for the full story.  "Becoming a biological parent

Motley Fool is a great resource for increasing your knowledge of investing and personal finance. Their section on "Investing Basics" provides a clear understanding and foundation on which to build your

The site that prepared you during preconception, pregnancy and birth, now brings you the Toddler Center. Register for free to get month-by-month reports on your child's growth and development during the terrible

Wiseprice is all about saving you money! It gives individuals an opportunity to voice their opinion about a cost of a service. The posts cover a wide range of topics such as veterinarians, cell phone plans, massage

I found this short and helpful article for stay-at-home moms and it is a quick read.  Whether you are leaving your job to become an SAHM or already are one and are trying to find an easier way to cope, I think