Blogs & Tips

Medical benefits that can save you up to 50%. Its not insurance, so anyone can be covered. They have Health and Dental savings, that include cosmetic surgery, primary care, specialty, hospital advocacy and more

This is a very interesting website. It gives consumer an opportunity to voice their opinions about a variety of topics and experiences. It also gives consumers an opportunity to learn about others experiences. If

I've noticed that as I've gotten older that I often forget things, i.e., where I put my keys, or I walk into a room and for a second I can't remember why I went there. Sometimes, to make sure I don't

There is a little known hazard when heating water in a microwave that involves filtered water and very clean containers.  One should never heat water for more than 3 minutes on high in a microwave oven. 

Are kids being pushed too early to be smart? This is a great article that I came across on MSN. The article talks about how kids today are pushed to attend school at an early age. For example a lof of young kids

This is a very interesting article that I found on MSN. The article aims to answer whether school uniforms make better students. My son is in a private school and has to wear a uniform everyday to school. This has

MSN has put together a great list of 26 fabulous freebies. You will find here information on free college courses, furniture, money, kids' meals, and much more. Also, you can read interesting tips

This is a great article that I came across on MSN Money. The article names 6 areas were if you spend smart, you can save $6,000. For example, if you get cheaper car insurance an average household can save $65 monthly

This is an interesting article that I came across on AOL. It is about a study conducted by University of Notre Dame which had found that kids who attend church have a higher GPA in school. I don't necessarily

In today's high fuel price society, there is a rush to replace the old gas guzzler with a more efficient fuel usage vehicle; but, is such a replacement cost effective or might one do better by changing transportation

I thought this was a great idea – reusable bags for sandwiches and snacks that are lined with nylon and can be wiped clean.  Even better, they can also be machine washed and dried.  It’s a

This is a great article that I came across on AOL that I wanted to share with you. I thought that it was very interesting and it helped to learn more about myself. All you have to do is answer a couple simple questions

I am so excited about this tip, I just can't type fast enough to share it with you! This woman's daughter wanted a make your own bear party, but she just couldn't afford it. She made her daughter a fabulous

Every year instead of getting a tree to decorate, having a artificial tree that needs storing when not in use, or simply just not having enough floor space to have a tree, I decorate the floor lamp using holiday

Some of these are basic, but added all together, can make for significant savings. Air conditioning: Cool your home at 78° or warmer with the thermostat fan switch on "auto." For additional savings

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Having watched my preschool-age daughter over the last couple of years take to using a computer with the surprised enthusiasm of a king penguin who's accidentally fallen into the mackerel tank, I am interested

Want to go green, save money, and teach your kids to be environmentally responsible?  Packing a school lunch is the perfect opportunity for you to teach your child about being green.  It's easy! 

My son had a bleeding rash from a bad bout of diarrhea when he was about 6 months old. I was concerned about it getting infected etc. My doctor said use a spray water bottle to clean the bum area or run under

Warning to all dog lovers!! The dog in this story is my neice's friend's dog, so I know it is not a hoax. The dog had a life-threatening injury due to a type of toy many of us have in the house: a ball

"Manage Morning Mayhem" is a wonderful article that I came across on Msn.com. The article has some great ideas on how to make the mornings run smoother for everyone in the family. My favorite is a family

The Bar Method is a newly created exercise system that can make your body lean, firm, and sculpted. The workout will help you burn fat and increase stamina. The class is an hour long and includes eight or nine strengthening

I've recently needed to take part in the Safe and Well list through the American Red Cross. It's a listing of people that register with the American Red Cross to alert loved ones that they are safely out

With prices of everything going up, if your pet gets sick or injured, you might be less able to help him. This terrific article has ten ways to get discounted pet health care or to get financial assistance paying

This article has such terrific ideas about saving trips and therefore saving gas. Using her grandma's WWII strategies, this author really uses some good tricks, such as "Keep extra vinegar, bleach, and

This article has some neat ideas (haha, get it?) for organizing different rooms in the house using a pocket shoe organizer. You can find inexpensive ones or more decorative ones, depending on the use. One idea I

Every mom who has ever breastfed knows that the only thing harder than getting up every 2-3 hours each nite is finding healthy snacks to satisfy your insatiable nursing appetite. This list helps nursing moms select

This is a great website that I came across on Msn.com. The article lists 10 ways to motivate your child to learn inside and outside of school. These are all very simple ways such as reading books, turning everyday

This is a very interesting article that I came across on AOL. The article lists five surprising sings that show a man is really into the woman that he is dating. I think that if not all but at least most of

My daughter reminded me today of a trick I used to use when she was little. All my kids would get a little (actually a lot) freaked out when they were bleeding. It wasn't the booboo or the pain, it was the sight

If you have a child just starting kindergarten, or even if you have one already in elementary school, check out this adorable school memories scrapbook: School Years: A Family Keepsake of School Memories.  This

College Resources for Students with Autism provides tips and resources to help families prepare for, plan and finance a college education for students with autism. The site lists tips, advice, supportive services

Funding Autism Treatment is a Web site that provides tips for finding financial assistance to pay for autism treatments, therapies, assessments and equipment. The site lists a plethora of resources to help families

The School Family site is great.  I'm trying to find some strategies to get us ready for school this year and this site has it all! The site offers way more than I expected and intend to reference

Painting by numbers has come a long way, and now you can do it on your WALLS!  Check out these really cool wall paper strips in nature themes that you can actually color in by following the numbers.  This

This company is fantastic. The Kimmie Cares doll is a soft, washable doll with two removable wigs and a scarf, and she comes with a book for moms to use when explaining their cancer to their kids. The doll comes

If your kids are into bike riding like mine you've got to check out these cool bike locks from Fred Flare.  These 'snakes' are so cool! I remember the days of chain link and destroyed paint jobs

We have an adundance of beautiful Hydrangea flowers this year.  We have a rainbow of color from many varieties we planted a few years ago.  This year we yielded an assortment so beautiful I want to preserve

Momspace is an easy to use directory full of great resources for busy mom like us. You will find here information about local businesses which offer products and services specifically for moms, and their kids in

This great article teaches tips for taming your to-do list. (You can use that sentence to teach  your kids about alliteration!)  For example, break all tasks into manageable chunks. Don't write down

This is a wonderful site if you would like to live more self-sustainably.  She has lots of videos and articles about how she maintains her very small garden, chickens, goats and bunnies in an urban setting. 

I came across this site by accident and it was quite entertaining and uplifting. Average Americans who needed the extra money and spent their economic stimulus check on something they have wanted for some time

It's never too late to protect your babies, children and family from the dangers of the sun. There are many myths out there and getting the facts can save you from cancer. I used to believe I can get Vitamin

Make an easy solar clothes dryer.  Actually, it's called a clothesline and they are coming back into fashion.  This site promotes the right to hang your clothes on clotheslines. Be the first on

Autism Assistance Resources and Information provides information about grants, financial assistance, funding strategies and other resources to help families coping with autism and other disabilities. This blog

I was at Target or Tarjay as my friends and I call it, and I was simply there for cat litter and to peruse the dollar bin. Now if you have read my other posts, I am not a "thrifty" shopper per se, but

We all want to raise our children somewhere safe, where they can attend good schools, have access to museums, parks, and pediatricians. Best Life editors have to put together a list of best places to

This is a mom's blog on her daily do's of trying to save some cash.  No dumpster diving required, no joining any groups or clubs, and no membership fees or special equipmet.  There are also links

As this interminable 2008 election whimpers on into the fall, our family has at least used it to teach a few civics lessons to our two young children. Four years ago, when my daughter was only four, I asked her

I really enjoyed reading this article for Newbie Moms.  The writers really offer great tips and ideas for new moms.  It only seems like yesterday, but we were all a newbies in one way or another.