Blogs & Tips

From the website, this site is: a free, independent website that helps consumers easily compare credit cards in a variety of categories such as lowest rates, rewards/rebates, and lowest intro rates. It also gives

I found that Rescue Remedy Pastilles are wonderful natural stress relief remedy.  I am not one to ever take any medication but sometimes when life gets really busy I feel a little anxiety creeping

Save up to 80% off select items from the adorable kids catalog, Land of Nod.  Think of it as Crate & Barrel Outlet for kids.  And while you're there, check out their great "Nodcast Podcasts"

A friend of mine gave me this idea for organizing Polly Pocket pieces and/or LEGOS (minifigure & accesory pieces especially) and it really works well.  I got kind of tired of finding little shoes

This is a great website. My favorite section is about Child Development. They cover many great topics such as raising boys, reading and language, creativity, and many more. There is also Fun and Games for the little

Today my family and I went to the local Landfill/Recycling Center and it was a learning experience for my 3 year old.  She at this young age asked what I was doing and why, she sat in the car with her dad(it

Do you like to ski but can't go as often as you want because it's expensive? Buy a Golf & Ski Privilege Pass from the American Lung Association. It costs $60, and allows you to enjoy reduced lift

When my son was 12 months, his pediatrician informed me that his iron level was a little low.  She gave me a list of high iron foods, like spinach, whole grains and iron fortified snacks and cereals-

Looking for a fun way to reward your kids for their accomplishments? Download and print free reward calendars to help your kids develop in areas that are some of the most common challenges of parenting. 1. Download

Welcome to The Every Day with Rachael Ray Powerhouse The Every Day with Rachael Ray Powerhouse would like your feedback on today's most important and relevant issues that directly impact your life, including

Are you currently pregnant or trying to conceive? Register now to receive a free guide called "Planning a Baby" from First Response filled with valuable coupons, helpful information and important

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Are you aware of the many benefits that grapefruits have? I found this great website from the Florida Department of Citrus. I like this website a lot. It talks about the health benefits of eating grapefruits

Do you have tons of yarn, beads, fabric or other craft supplies around your house? Sometimes do you forget what you have and end up buying more? Do you want to find some projects that you can do with what you

This is a great website from the makers of Quaker Instant Oatmeal. What particularly caught my attention was the Family Focus section. The section covers health, nutrition, activities, and more. You can even sign

WonderTime is dedicated to helping parents nurture their children's love of learning. A blend of how and why, Wondertime inspires parents of infants through 8-year-olds to see the world through the eyes of their

Yes, pick up a bag of marbles from eBay or the local hobby store and put them in a safe place. (Marbles may be a little more expensive than expected at about $5 a bag, but that becomes chump change when

Here at the Febreze site, click on the "Get Great Savings" on the right side of the page.That takes you to an SS site - Home Made Simple. I heard about this at the febreze site, through a link at msn games

Get free samples delivered to your door, just for joining the makeup loving community. Free samples are only available to those living within the United States. Samples Makeup is your new online source where

I'm a couch potato at heart: I can't afford a gym membership right now, but you'll pry my Tivo from my cold, dead hands. So my new year's resolution is to use my TV to get fit. I've added season

Young infants develop a strong attachment towards the mom. At this age, they are completely dependent upon her for their needs, such as being fed or being put to bed. It is only when they start growing older that

Here is a development profile for the Three Year Old. This is a very fun time in development. Remember, all children progress in their own time...don't push them if they are not ready, or compare them to other

Here are some fun developmental milestones for a 4 year old. Every child develops in their own way and time. Use this as a little framework to see all the fun things they can do! :) AGE 4 Gross Motor • Jumps

Autismville is a Parents.com blog about "life on the Autism spectrum" by Judith Ursitti.  Judith's beautiful writing and photographs detail her family's ups and downs with their 4 year old

Right from a tender age , good eye care practices are essential to ensure that your child grows up with healthy eyes. Always keep safety aspects in mind while buying any toys for your children. Avoid toys with sharp

If you are planning to have a child, expecting or have a little one this is a great website for you. It has tons of useful information from pregnancy to the baby's health and many more. You can even have the

Many kids today love to play online games on the computer. I know that my son could spend at least half of his days on the computer. I feel that the games he plays aren't educational enough. I came across this

Did you have a new year's resolution to go on a diet? Do you always find yourself leaving the supermarket with things you don't really need? The website offers great tips before you head to the store and

Are you tired of those boring address labels, holiday cards, etc.? This company makes the cutest address labels, note pads, holiday cards, etc. that you help design. You get to pick out faces that closely resemble

Bottled water has a huge impact on the health of our planet.  The convenience of bottled water outweighs its negative impact on the environment. According to experts:   80% of all plastic

This tip came in from a great friend of mine.  She does this with her 7 year old and he loves it! In order to start teaching money management and goodwill early, have children save money in 3 different jars

We live in an older house and don't have a real pantry.  When we moved in, I transformed a broom closet into a pantry and we adore it.  I took the closet's measurements at the house inspection

As the Holiday and New year season has come to an end many of us are pondering the residual junk and chaos left in our house and wondering where to begin. Well if you are like me and are holding on to

I love development! As an educator for Early Intervention in my pre-mommy years, I was able to hone my skills and really learn how to evaluate babies and small children. After that job, I was in Special Education

Did you know that Apple has a free recycling program for iPods and cell phones from any manufacturer?  Just visit this website, fill out the form and print out the pre-paid shipping label!  Clear your

Patagonia has a great section of their website called Web Specials with amazing web-only deals for kids (and adults!).  They call it "your inside track for discounted Patagonia gear."  You can

This is a great website those that enjoy doing scrapbooks.Scrapbook-bytes.com offers programs, tutorials, downloads and many more. Digital scrapbooking is quickly becoming a popular form of scrapbooking with many

Do you enjoy scrapbooking? Would you like to start a scrapbook, but simply don't have the time? Well than you are in luck!  I came across this great website called digitalscrapbookplace.com. It has everything

The SafeGuard child car seat is really neat. SafeGuard has a 5 point harness to keep the child safe. It is small and lightweight, installs in less than a minute, and can be folded into a compact travel bag that

This site allows you to browse an assortment of various re-usable bags as an alternative to plastic bags. A particularly popular item on their site is the Bag E Wash, which supposedly allows you to wash and re-use

WiseDecor lets you customize your own wall quotes or allows you to choose from their library of wall expressions. I like this site because it lets you play around with text size, font and color. The prices

Here's a nice New York Times article talking about different ways to shovel snow (yech!) and different types of shovels for different uses. For example, rub floor wax or silicone on your shovel to help the snow

There is no doubt that motherhood is demanding. It can be a challenge to maintain your composure during the stressful times, be it a first time mother calming a crying infant, several small children demanding equal

I was looking for a recipe for dinner and stumbled on this article about childhood obesity.  This whole topic just bothers me to the core.  I don't know why, but I feel like we are really letting our

The Wall Street Journal's Personal Finance guru, Jonathan Clements, recommends this financial calculator website.  The sheer volume of financial calculators it offers is amazing!  If you're planning

Are you thinking about your family's taxes already?  Take a look at this Consumer Reports review of two of the top tax prep software packages.  There are many deals and rebates out there right

Hello for you!  Children's Singer, Songwriter and Performer Andy Glockenspiel here.  Today I wanted to share with you a highly effective tip, with immediate results.  As a Children's Edutainer

My son recently received the book, "On the Night You Were Born," by Nancy Tillman for Christmas and I would like to recommend it. The art work in this book is really colorful and beautifully done. It

I love Garnet Hill's catalog and I just found out that they have a sale of the day site!  It is an ever-changing sale, offering web-only savings on current merchandise or further reductions on already discounted

Are you tired of fighting with your partner over chores?  Or maybe you resign yourself to being the one who does everything in your household, and are secretly resentful?  Parenting has an article that