Blogs & Tips

This is a nice time of year to remember that no matter what you believe about angels and heaven, there are really real live angels alive here on earth. This is a true story, which has been authenticated by my favorite

This is going around via email, but it's too funny not to share with you. Not all moms are like this, and not all dads are like this, but...... Mom and Dad were watching TV when Mom said, ‘I’m

The cold and flu season has started, and while we often hear the advice to change your toothbrush frequently when you're sick, or at least boil it in hot water to kill germs,  remember also to change your

If your family likes to ski but you're not excited about how much all the lift tickets cost, check out Liftopia. Liftopia sells discount lift tickets at ski resorts across the country. You need to purchase

My ex husband and I split when my son was only two and a half.  It was just before Christmas.  That first Christmas was horrible.  I sat and watched my son open his presents with nothing to do until

A few years ago the heater on my waterbed decided to quit working.  Of course it was winter.  Sleeping on a queen sized ice cube is not a good way to go.  I was out of work so I went looking for solutions. 

Handle With Care—Gloveables and More! Not only are the gloves I've found fashionable, but they help protect your hands and your sleeves if you happen to be stuck in front of the sink. Wash away the blues

     There is a lot of debate about this,  but what I have found is that it is not amount of time spent with your child that makes the difference,  it is quality time.  Finding

The New York Times online carries a large and interesting series of blogs. I’m not much of a blog-reader myself, but I have found lots of interesting bits on some of them. I guess the advantage to reading

Holiday centerpieces can be expensive, so before Thanksgiving, Christmas or any holiday my husband takes the kids on a nature walk. Their assignment is to bring me back items that I can use as a centerpiece

I received this as a forward from a friend, thought I'd share it with all of you moms and dads!  I think we'd all agree that no matter how tough this parenting job is, we wouldn't trade it for

When my three boys begin to have senseless arguments, I stop them cold and make them say one thing that they like about the brother they are fighting with. This usually takes some thinking and by the time they come

I became overwhelmed with the number of toys that my kids received for Christmas from us and family members each year. So, after Thanksgiving we go through the piles of toys and pick out a couple for each child

Dress-Up Your Dining Table on a Low Budget Transform a plain table into an eye-catching one by covering it with a table runner made of holiday placemats. A simple-to-stitch table runner, draped over a floor length

Cookie Magazine reviews four of their favorite online photo card services for holiday cards.  Cookie covers: Tiny Prints, Martha Stewart for Kodak, Photoworks and CardStore.com.  The samples

The Washington Post has a few parenting blogs including "On Parenting."  Written by Stacey Garfinkle with some guest contributors, it is a great blog to monitor.  They cover all kinds of parenting

Business Week has a great working parents blog called "Working Parents."  They have a slew of contributors and each one has a different take on parenting.  They cover everything from ditching

This cute article provides about 20 tips on how to save money from a book the writer found in her grandma's attic. The book was from 1948, and her grandma paid a whopping fifty cents for it. Some ideas are old

I enjoy gifts from the heart and the artwork from Park Road Studios fits the bill!  If you're looking for personalized, custom artwork for your childs' room this site's for you.  I love the

WHO Needs Play Anyway? Who doesn't' like to play? Even adults need to find time to enjoy activities to stay out of the daily drudge. Did you know that kids NEED to play to develop the skills necessary to

On the heels of HBragdon's tip, I thought I'd add my own favorites: Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree, by Robert Barry:  My husband had his copy of this book from when he was a child, and I was surprised

This holiday season take inspiration from the produce department at your neighborhood grocery store to create beautiful and inexpensive centerpieces that will bring a festive spirit to any table!  I used a

If you are thinking about doing some home repairs or improvements yourself this is a great place to start. It has tons of all kinds of project ideas. The page is separated into categories, project locations, tasks

Not sure if your car seat is installed correctly? Have it inspected by the pros at one of the inspection centers listed on this website.  The website also has many safety resources including: Safety tips

We wanted to add some place settings to our wedding china, but the pattern is discontinued. Also, we have a gravy boat but no other serving pieces. I found Replacements Ltd. to solve both issues. They buy and sell

Is there a forthcoming book that you can't wait to read? Ready to drive to the bookstore the day it comes out? Well, sit back and relax. Did you know that you can pre-order books on Amazon and save an extra

Worried that gifts you have already purchased will go on sale? Register your purchases for free with Price Protectr and get notified if the price falls. Many stores will refund the difference - Price Protectr

This is a great resource if you are pregnant or thinking about getting pregnant. It talks about everything from preconception to giving birth. Topics such as pregnancy loss, women's health, preventing pregnancy

I do a lot of online banking and personally found these rules to be very helpful. I wanted to share them with you. Online banking can be very convenient, yet risky at the same time. It is important to know how to

This is a really cute quiz for moms. You will be asked several questions, and at the end you can find out what type of a mom you are. My results were that I am the "Governator", just like Arnold Schwarzenegger

Safety of our youngest family members needs to be a paramount concern for a caregiver and/or parent. Life can change in a single instant. I remember when holding a hot mug of coffee and my youngest trying to grab

I love the BrightIdeas.com Newsletter. It is full of great seasonal recipes, activities, and more! For example, for Christmas you can create Christmas gift tags. All you have to do is give them your name and email

Give Cars to Kids is an organization that arranges and organizes charitable donations to programs. What a great way to donate a car you do not need, as well as get a tax deduction! Give Cars to Kids relies on auto

If you are looking for on-line discounts, promotions and codes - check out this site. It allows you to search your favorite stores to view their latest on-line coupon codes and promotions and since

Print out this free laundry stain removal guide, have it laminated at Kinkos and hang it near your washing machine. Great guide to removing over 15 common stains including cranberry sauce, red wine, blood, ink

Trying to be organized this year from the start?  Try out these Holiday checklists and planners from Real Simple & OrganizedChristmas.com! Printable Gift Worksheet : tracks who wants what &

Children only hear the last three words of what we say.  As a childhood educator,  I learned this in a training I attended and have found it to be true with my own four children.  So when we say "Please

  It is very easy to say statements that promote jealousy of a new baby in the house.  One of the statements commonly said that helps create jealousy is to say "not now dear,  mom has to take

Chocolate Cake Club is a very resourceful website and I love it!  There are so many great ideas on there it's hard to choose my favorite.  They have pieced together great products for everyone in

Go to keepcash.com and follow the link to blackfriday.info and get all the same black friday deals as the people at the malls and stores.  Shop online... no parking hassles, no lines, get it done now and move

Michelle Slatalla has a great column in the New York Times and this article (A MapQuest for Our Money) covers some great personal finance websites that you can use to track your family's spending. Websites

A great way to keep processed foods out of you baby's system is by making your own baby food. Of course, it's difficult to prepare food for every meal, so a great way to prep in bulk amounts is to create

This funny NY Times article compares and contrasts Old-School Sesame with today's Sesame.  In case you haven't heard Sesame Street recently released DVD sets of vintage Sesame Street (I'm talking

For those who deal with nausea during the first trimester (& sometimes throughout all three), ginger lemon tea offers wonderful relief. You can buy ready-made packets at some stores, but a more natural option

Save time in the mornings, and save the gas you idle away while scraping your windows. I read this tip in my dollar saving newsletter. I hope it works. To prevent your car's windows/mirrors from icing up in

Most families at this point have a stock brokerage account. There are two types, full service and discount brokerage. A lot of families used to have old line full service brokers like Merrill Lynch and Bear Stearns

Are you thinking about adding a special friend to your family? Do you have questions on what the new friend will need? Not sure if you want a dog, cat, rabbit, or small animal. Choosing the right pet can be a tough

The Pottery Company is amazing. The beautiful Italian pottery is the best I've seen!  Take a look and you will not believe the craftsmanship of these very unique pieces...have fun.

While entertaining, it's always a challenge making sure each of your guests has a place to sit. Not to mention expensive to keep buying more dining chairs. Here's a tip to add flair to inexpensive, wooden

Vanilla or apple-cinnamon candles gives off tons of wonderful aroma, but what if those candles are burning too fast? This can leave you burnt-out on candle buying. Here's a trick: simply place candles in the