Blogs & Tips

Kiplinger Magazine has a great website with personal finance "basics."  One of the basics covered is Estate Planning.  The articles available on the website for estate planning include: Six Steps

This is a wonderful website for both parents and older kids. Parents can learn by reading the different topics what their child is feeling or going through. The kids can understand better what is going on with them.The

The Coupon Mom provides free Grocery Coupon Deals lists for Target, Wal-Mart, CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid and 36 grocery stores in 50 states. The website is updated weekly. It not only has downloadable coupons, but

Did you know that a fifth of your personal contribution to global warming comes from your home? We're talking more than energy-guzzling appliances. From the cleansers you use to scrub the tub, to all your

Having trouble keeping your children's carpools organized? Take a look at a free carpool organizing website called Divide the Ride. You create a kids' carpool with families you know and trust. Simply

This is a great line of germ defense and easy cleanup products for children. My favorite one is the Write-On placemat with crayons that provide hours of fun while protecting kids from germs when you are dining

Create your very own Quality Wood Personalized Picture Frames and Blocks Frame That Moment specializes in personalized picture frames and blocks. The great thing about their products

Whoever coined the phrase, "sleep like a baby" was obviously not a parent. What do you do when your little bundle of joy has trouble sleeping? Our Advisory Board has assembled the Cloud b Sleep Center

I like this website a lot. It was hard to put it in just one category, because it covers a variety of topics. Realsimple.com has articles on home decorating and organizing, recipes, ways to save money, and more

If you have a minute, read this amazing article from Reader's Digest about a family with blind-deaf triplets. The girls are 7 now, and have suffered tremendously. The parents are doing all they can to help their

The American Lung Association of Massachusetts offers a Radon Test Kit and Information Packet for $12.00. (includes postage and handling.)  Radon is an invisible and odorless gas that can enter homes

I didn't know anything about radon until we moved into a house with a radon mitigation system.  Radon is estimated to cause about 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year and is the second lading cause of lung

The U.S. Government can help your child get a great and rewarding summer job. They offer valuable job experience and training opportunities. Studentjobs.gov gives the maximum flexibility in performing one-stop

This Reader's Digest article gives you seven things to say, and seven things not to say, to children. Since kids think differently, they hear things differently than adults. Sometimes they misinterpret what

Did you know that the makers of the great MomAgenda organizer has some free home organizing worksheets on their website?  Printables available include: Babysitter's Info Birthdays/Anniversaries Family

Get a cool car seat cover to help manage your dog’s ride in the car. It’s fun to have Fido riding shotgun, but can cause wear and tear on your car. If your pup does jump in the family vehicle, be sure

OK, some of you have to buy this, please? for me? We just painted our entire downstairs, and now I learn about this product, Insuladd. It is a powder which you add to your primer or your topcoat, and it actually

I just found this new matchbox by Diamond. It's plastic, and totally waterproof, so it's perfect for the backyard and deck. It has a child lock on the box, which obviously is the best part. It also has a

This is another great website from Liberty Mutual. It talks about how to choose the proper child car seats and then it talks about the different types of car seats. I always went to the firestation to make sure

Many people die every year because of fires. This a great website from Liberty Mutual that covers simple safety tips. These tips can help prevent devastating home fires and protect your family from harm. Please

This is a wonderful website for a mother to be or a mom who has a happy little bundle. The website covers many topics such as the different stages of the pregnancy, there is also a section that talks about how to

This is great website. You can create your own gift registry or search for a friend or family member's gift registry. They also have lots of unique products from all over the world. You can purchase things such

There are six basics you should stock for your home in the case of an emergency: water, food, first aid supplies, clothing and bedding, tools and emergency supplies, and special items for medical conditions. 

Here's a handy site that will help parents understand a lot of the new Chat room abbreviations and lingo that kids use today in text messaging & in chat rooms.   It's called NetLingo and

Check out this link http://parenting.ivillage.com/mom/structure/0,,n6lv,00.html for some great tips for single moms raising boys. It really helps you understand things from the boy's perspective and how

Try my QUICK workout tips!   Q U I C K = Quick, Utilize, Interval, Creative & Kick-butt! By Rebekah Curlee  Are you a busy mom with little time for a workout?  Are you a working woman

On this site you’ll find information about learn-to-swim products, feedback from parents, resources for swimming lessons and tips on water safety. You can also register your child to track

I just adore our new Crane humidifier.  These little lifesavers really help to keep the kids' sniffles manageable and help their colds from getting too long and intense. Check them out at Walmart or Target

As some of you know, I recently had an injury that required 6 weeks of being bonded with a crutch under my arm to help me walk...I truly needed it, but those crutches are UGLY and you don't feel very healed

Coupon clipping is a time-honored tradition that helps Americans save on grocery, health-care and household items. As an increasing number of consumers resolve to save more money in 2008, coupons are making a comeback

Nick's ParentsConnect.com is a great website for parents. The website has advice for parents of kids of all ages, there is also recipes, activities, tips, and more. You will find information on a variety of

Studio 4 Kids is the only place that brings parents and kids award- winning, educational & fun programming online and On Demand. From infants & toddlers to pre-schoolers, big kids to moms and dads, we have

Start the year of on the right foot! You will here lots of healthy and low fat recipe ideas, advice on how to keep your new year's resolution, weight-loss tips, and many more interesting topics. Be sure to check

Give your family a common sense of identity by starting a family tradition. You can start this by reinforcing family traditions on the major holidays, such as Mother’s Day and even the summer holidays. A

If you're family is like mine, you can never find a marking pen, bic pen, scissors, scotch tape, flashlight, hair brush, and on and on, because the kids have "borrowed" it and then forgotten to put

It might seem like being overly cautious, but it’s a good idea to have a disaster preparedness kit in your home or workplace. The American Red Cross offers many ways to help you learn how to do this. A kit

Take a minute to read this email I received today. It's beautiful. Being A Mom We are sitting at lunch one day when my daughter casually mentions that she and her husband are thinking of "starting

Teething 411 The appearance of teeth usually begins between five and seven months old, although it varies widely from as early as one month to as late as eighteen months old. Typically, the bottom two front teeth

Is your pet feeling under the weather? Check out this great database from Petside. Match your pet's symptoms with medical conditions contributed by the experts from the ASPCA. Get everyone feeling better

My little boy has always had a hard time gaining weight. In fact, I had to be induced because my placenta had become less effective and he'd stopped gaining weight when I was 36 weeks pregnant. My son is nearly

I will admit I am mother to only one child, a spunky little 1 1/2 year old. His natural curiosity has sent me back to the days I was in college enrolled as a Human Development major. Back then I worked as a teacher

All Basic Life Support procedures demonstrated in this free online course adhere to the same guidelines as the American Red Cross® and The American Heart Association®, and are intended to provide the student

know many of us know of the television show but this is their website. They have lots of craft ideas, food recipes, building tips, & more. This site will keep you busy with all the ideas they offer. If you

I guess we are stuck in the snow for a while. If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Go to this website and find out all the cool science about snowflakes and ice crystals. Find activities, photo galleries

These sponges are great!  I just bought the Euro Sponge Cloth no.20 at Whole Foods- they come in a three pack for $4.  A three pack of sponges last as long as 17 rolls of paper towels!  The cellulose

When I was pregnant, I found out I had gestational diabetes.  Thankfully, I was able to control it by diet alone and did not need insulin.  This website has an extensive list of low glycemic index foods

A funny game to try a couple of times!  This site will ask you to guess a number and then ask you to complete a couple of activities.  "They" guessed my number everytime!  Something to try

The beginning of the year is a great time to revamp your process for sending special occasion cards. A good way to do this is by using a card organizer. Check out the awesome organizer at the DaySpring store. It’s

My daughter is 3 and for the last month on and off she has had all night coughing spells.  We have "dry heat" where we live and so we have to humidify her room to make it bearable.  But every

This article by "The Diva" is awesome! There are so many tips on how to save money in the bathroom. OK, I wouldn't cut and layer my own hair, but the recipes for salt and sugar scrubs, and the tip