Home & Garden

Starting seeds indoors is a great activity to do with your kids this time of year. Not only can you save a lot of money by starting garden plants indoors, but the educational benefit is expansive. We have some

White distilled vinegar is an incredible eco-friendly household cleanser. Did you know it's naturally antibacterial and biodegradable? It will kill most molds, bacteria, germs and viruses. The acidity in vinegar

We know there are times when you need to clean your bathroom in jiffy. We have a quick and easy checklist for you to tackle this job. Put all of your supplies into a bucket that is ready to go whenever you need

I love making dog biscuits for my dogs. I think they love that I make them even more! This recipe is using all natural ingredients and that makes me feel good. Store-bought biscuits seem to have a lot of ingredients

Kids can learn from a very young age the benefits of going 'green'. Having compassion for our environment really starts early in life. Here are some easy ideas to get you started teaching your children what Eco-friendly

Chores are part of the course in a family. When you offer tasks to even the smallest of family members it teaches responsibility and care for their surroundings. We have gathered age appropriate chores to help

Are you having a hard time opening up your child's bedroom door these days? Well, your not alone. Is the clutter getting out of control? We have some ideas to help you bring back the bedroom you can actually move

According to a recent poll, U.S. families voted for their favorite backyard activities. The top five included everything from grilling and swimming to games and such... You can find lots more fun ideas for

I'm pulling out last years snowsuits and finding that the Velcro is filled with debris and not sticking.  This probably isn't a new dilemma, but this can irritate youngsters trying to be independent

It's always a delight to send my loved ones gifts in the mail for special holidays, birthdays and special milestones. However, it seems like the easiest part of this task is the actual shopping for the gifts. Shipping

Cold and wet winter weather requires extra preparation to keep our pets safe and happy. I often hear of animals being left outside for lengthy amounts of time and this is just not a healthy thing to allow for your

Having a clean car is nearly impossible when you have kids! Give yourself some slack and know that with transporting kids, sports equipment and sometimes eating breakfast, lunch or dinner between activities

Fall cleanup isn't a favorite activity for our family, but it's an absolutely important task to complete before the first frost.   We have our top 5 outdoor tips to get you started: Mow until the

Our beloved pets are part of our family. We have photographs of our dogs, parrots, and pony all over our home. We simply love and adore them, and feel so blessed to have them in our

Name brand dishwashing tablets are convenient, but very expensive.  These tablets are very easy to make at home.  Each tablet will be around three cents each, so it's a significant savings

Do you host family and friends for dinner? Do you fear the work it takes to host an event for more than 6 people?  We have a quick cleanup routine for you to follow.  You will be able to

The stress and headache over misplaced items has been solved with Mabel's Labels. Mabel’s Labels is an award-winning creator of fantastic labels for kids!  Founded by four frustrated moms that needed

My husband is a weekend warrior. While I appreciate all the wonderful home improvements my husband does, I also worry about him not using the proper safety protection.  I know all too well of what

Ever wonder if those "TV Products" really work? NECN (New England News Network) has created a new segment called "Does it Work", hosted by Leslie Gaydos. Each week, she explores one of these products to see if

Recently I shattered a glass in the sink and I thought I had cleaned out all the broken glass, only to learn that a shard remained in the disposal. I discovered this when I turned on the disposal, heard it grind

I just figured out a really safe & easy way to dispose of hot bacon grease. Take a sheet of aluminum foil (2 if not heavy duty) and line a small bowl with it.   Carefully pour the hot bacon grease into

Have you noticed the Mosquitos are already out! Here is a homemade trap to help keep you and the kiddos from being a blood donor!!! HOMEMADE MOSQUITO TRAP: Items needed: 1 cup of water  1/4 cup of brown sugar

My kids love cereal but hate when it gets soggy. For Christmas I got them the Obol and let me tell you that we all love it!  You can use it for more than just cereal.  My kids eat cereal more now that

This do it yourself kitchen command center was inspired by a pre-made version at  store  World Market. Find out how to make your own (do it yourself verison for cheaper)  as well to get your kitchen

Do you hate how stainless steel can't seem to stay fingerprint free?  I have found that WD-40 works great and you can use it sparingly to save money.  I am not happy with any of those stainless steel

Are you looking fro a grandparent gift.  Kids grow so fast, and the holidays are the perfect time to look back and see how much they have grown each year. These fun handprint crafts are the perfect way to

If you're anything like me, you try to be careful about not adding too much unnecessary plastic to the landfill, but storing all those plastic shopping bags neatly can be a real challenge. Well, not anymore!

With Halloween just around the corner, have you been wondering what you can do differently with some of the delicious candy you have been seeing in the stores?  Maybe you would like some ideas of what to do

Are you looking for some  frugal easy homemade  Halloween customers that won’t break  the bank.  Parenting.com has created step by step instructions for over 30 Halloween costumes. 

This article gives some great ideas on how to find the perfect handyman for that job you have around the house, that you really can't spend a lot of money on. Senior centers, realtors, church or synagogue, boy

Many years ago, I got "hooked" in International Coffees. I still save the rectangular cans and their plastic lids. These make air tight, convenient storage for so many things and can be “redecorated&rdquo

Here's a great tip from my money saving ezine Dollar Stretcher: Updating Vinyl Shutters The navy blue vinyl shutters on our house were fading after 10 years and had turned into a 1980s country blue that I

Keurig Coffee Maker I’m a coffee connoisseur, so were my co-workers. After trying a Keurig coffee maker at a local restaurant, we all decided to chip in and get one for the office.  Best move we ever

OXO Good Grips Y Peeler makes a great addition to your utensil drawer. The grips is really comfortable, non slip and long enough to allow different grips for different fruits and veggies. The biggest problem I

Exergen temporal scanners  good for babies who have a hard time taking their temp!  I have three young boys, one of whom is autistic and won’t take a temp from any commonly used thermometers

How to get rid of Ants with Cinnamon   This Spring I have been having some problems with ants coming inside and in my driveaway. These pesky bugs really bother me and were starting to drive me crazy.   I

I have cats and no matter how clean I keep the litter box there is usually an odor in the house.  I also get odors from the bathroom and sometimes from cooking.  I have found a great, simple, and easy

I love the spring however I don’t love the mud that my boys bring in the house when they come in from playing in the muddy yard.  A couple of weeks ago I got Clean Step Mat from  Bed, Bath and 

If you are anything like me, then you are always looking for ways to use things that you already have lying around the house to "solve" or "help" with other problems!  Here are some great

I came home today to find my wife beaming like a cat that swallowed the canary. She had tried to open a new jar of pickles but the lid wouldn't budge. The old rubbery thing we normally use had no real grip on

I"ve read so many articles on yard sales, but this one really gives great ideas on how to maximize profits and fun. For example: When considering yard sale presentation, you need to have male-oriented

My husband kept on seeing the Nuwave oven on tv during the infomercial block. He wanted it and I thought it was another gadget that would collect dust.   We ended up picking up one when we say it at Kohls

With the right care, a quality paintbrush can last for years.  To choose a keeper, look for filaments that are strudy, yet flexible, with a wooden handle that feels comfortable in your hand.  A good all-purpose

Have you ever had a washing machine break too soon and hired a repair man to fix it and a couple of hundred dollars later, it is fixed.   Maybe washing machine was under a recall, you don't

Yesterday I had to take my oldest son to the dentist.   I absolutely dread taking him to the dentist for his teeth  cleanings.   It is usually he has several cavities on a tooth  and

I believed the hype of the Dyson vacuum cleaner a few years back spent over $400 for the animal version and was never happy with the purchase. It didn’t’ vacuum as great as I thought it would be plus

Organizing any time of year can sometimes be a challenge. After Christmas though, you might find yourself with a bigger mess than before. Start with Decorations Purge your decorations before putting them away

With  the  winter coming, I thought it was important to review a few simple tips to help you winterize your home and save some money in the process. While most of these tips are really simple, cost little

We have one dog that loves to shed dog hair everywhere on the furniture  and I have tried to be proactive by brushing the dog but there is still dog here everywhere.  I recently picked up at  Rite

You will never find anything like this again. One of a kind beads are nestled between the colorful felt beads. You'll find butterflies, paper, stars and many other eclectic beads. About 6.75 feet or 81 inches