Most people live paycheck to paycheck, and spend what they want whenever they want. But if you keep up that pattern long enough, you’ll soon discover that the money runs out before you’ve paid all the bills, and there is never any left over for special purchases or holidays. To get control of your household [...]

It just does not seem right to go to a party empty handed – especially if it is a party celebrating a child’s birthday. However, when tough times hit, it isn’t always easy to find the money – or time – to get a nice gift. Fortunately, there is hope. With a little bit of [...]

In November 2008, my wife’s belly was at epic proportions, filled with my rapidly-forming son who was enjoying his last few weeks in his “womb with a view.” Simultaneously, my wife’s head was filled with all the thoughts and hopes and worries that come with being a new mommy. At the top of the list [...]

Everybody loves a party, particularly if it’s for them. When it’s time to plan your child’s next birthday party you may be at a loss. The following ideas will show you how to plan a fantastic birthday party, giving you a checklist of things to do and when to do them. 1) Two months before [...]

You’ve got the high score on heading soccer balls. You’re a professional-level ski jumper, and you can keep ten hula hoops going with barely breaking a sweat. You’ve unlocked every exercise on the Wii Fit, and your couch potato existence is only a fond memory. So what’s next? Here are a few options for you [...]

Conversations with parents often include frustration about kids arguing. I have also experienced these feelings of irritation when hearing my own children fight, and I came to an important realization: It’s not the actual conflict that makes parents crazy, it’s the absence of purpose to the fighting. It seems that children are born ready to [...]

With the end of summer hot on our heels, sending the kids back to school is drawing near. With late summer nights and playtime galore, most kids will fair better if they have time to adjust back to a “school schedule”. Try to gradually get them used to their old school routine a couple of [...]

When making your home security plan, don’t overlook the safety of your children. Kids must be protected from dangerous people who might be out to harm them, as well as accidents and in-home situations where your kids might put themselves in danger all by themselves. The first step is to keep children in mind when [...]

Everyone should have the experience of sleeping outside under the stars at least once in their lifetime. For a camping family this is commonplace, but for some kids it will be an exciting, new adventure. Summer is the perfect time of the year to experience sleeping outside under the stars in a backyard tent. It [...]

I am proud to say that I am a new Mom and also proud to say that I am really beginning to master this new role in life. Of course like all Mom’s I want to be the best there is, so during my entire pregnancy I read everything I possibly could about having and [...]

Many kids head back to school today�if they haven�t already�so as a reward for getting them out the door, read Jenny Rosenstrach�s brilliantly funny letter to her husband (served by �attorneys� Almuerzo & Snaks) to ensure that he will be packing lunches and snacks exactly HALF of the time this school year.

27 costumes that are cheap and easy to make

Want the homemade look for your kid's costume, but don't have time to DIY? Pick one of these beautiful costumes, made by Etsy artists. by Lauren Passell

Breastfeeding your baby in the comfort and privacy of your home can be peaceful and relaxing.  You settle into your favorite nursing spot which may be your glider or chair,  set your glass of water on the table nearby, and blissfully breastfeed, enjoying the togetherness and privacy of just you and your baby. But what [...]

Here are some tips for making your home greener (and more economical)! Does it bother you that you think your carbon footprint is too big? At the same time, are you paying more than you’d like for your utility bills? Well, fortunately, there’s an easy solution to both problems. Go green! One of the best [...]

1. You hear your husband’s muffled voice but haven’t been able to spot him for 3 days. 2. The Orkin Man asks if he can spray you and your husband. 3. The clothes you left in the dryer are back in style — just in time for your 20-year class reunion. 4. The expiration date [...]

Most guys love to wear jeans and if your man is muscular enough, you sure like to see him in them! But then again nothing looks worse than a pair of jeans that does not fit a guy well. But hey, since you do his shopping, you can make sure that you find the perfect [...]

Heading back to school is an exciting time for everyone involved. However, all of the stimulation can turn chaotic, leaving everyone feeling overstressed. Here are a few strategies that help my family ease into the new school year. Start Early Get a jumpstart on the school year by making sure your kids get adequate amounts of sleep. [...]

Now, new research has surfaced that indicates children as young as preschool-age -- 2 and 3 -- are being diagnosed with depression, according to The New York Times magazine in the article "Can Preschoolers Be Depressed?" Instead of viewing depression as an illness that appears in the teen or adult years, it's now being seen as something people have their whole lives.

�Reflections of Motherhood,� produced by Nummies maternity bras. The company asked moms what they would tell themselves if they could go back to right before they had their first baby. The video shows real moms and their responses -- which range from to funny (�Google doesn�t have children� and �Real men change diapers�) to smart and supportive (�Take time to fall in love with your baby,� �It�s okay to want a break,� and �You will make mistakes�).