18th November 2009
Divorce is hard enough on kids, but the holidays tend to make things even more painful.
The fact that other families are gathering to celebrate and spend time together only serves as a reminder that their family is no longer the same. That's why this t...
11th November 2009
Even if money and time are tight, you can have a wonderfully rich and full Thanksgiving. All it takes is a little organization and some willingness to let go of the need to do everything.
Sarah on "Never Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth"
"My mom is an...
09th November 2009
It can be tough to think of fun things to do to get out and about as the days get colder and/or darker. If you're finding that the DVD, TV, or computer (or all three) is working overtime to entertain your kids, here are some ideas to get everyone moving. ...
04th November 2009
The holidays are upon us, which means tens of millions of Americans will soon be taking to the skies, rails and roads. An estimated 41 million people took a trip last Thanksgiving, even with record gas and fare prices. With airfare costs expected to be do...
26th October 2009
Don't let Halloween sneak up on you without doing anything to set the stage. You can organize few simple things with minimum effort to create a spooktacular evening. Below are ten ideas to get you started.
1. Make an Event Out of Pumpkin Picking
Yes...
15th October 2009
As the leaves turn to golden hues, the temperature drops a degree or two, and you get settled back into regular routines, it is the perfect time to revisit some of those goals you set back in January. Have you gotten caught up in the daily grind and let t...
08th October 2009
Homeowner's insurance or renter's insurance is a necessity; it covers you for unexpected occurrences ranging from robberies to fires. However, when it comes to assessing whether or not you have adequate coverage, the devil is in the details. For example, ...
02nd October 2009
Why is that that the only time we think to get prepared is when disaster is breathing down our necks? So often we hear about hurricanes, fires or other disasters and think, 'I should really put a few things together in case of an emergency,' but never act...
24th September 2009
Shifting wardrobes from spring and summer to fall and winter clothes is the perfect opportunity to streamline. As a general rule of thumb, we wear a very small percentage of the clothes we have in our closets, some people put the figure as low as 10-20%. ...
18th September 2009
Why is that that the only time we think to get prepared is when disaster is breathing down our necks? So often we hear about hurricanes, fires or other disasters and think, 'I should really put a few things together in case of an emergency,' but never act...
18th September 2009
Getting your young children ready to go back to school shouldn't stop with school supplies. You also should be thinking about getting their health and safety organized. It may not be something that you want to think about, but a little bit of preparation ...
18th September 2009
Pets have become more than just companions; they are a part of the family. In fact more and more pet owners are taking the love for their pet to the next level and dressing them up for Halloween. This practice is fun and adorable but it's also important t...
16th September 2009
Year after year in city after city, weight loss tops the charts for New Year's resolutions.
But by the third or fourth month into the year, the majority of us have fallen off the weight loss wagon. Why? For the time stretched (and who isn't these days!...
07th September 2009
In this age of information, overload is a universal concern. According to a study done by UC Berkley professors and their students, each year, 250 megabytes of new data is generated for every man, woman and child on earth. That's enough information genera...
31st August 2009
The new school year is both an exciting and challenging time for all families.
Although this month will bring about a new and perhaps unfamiliar set of activities, experiences, and bedtimes, one thing is for certain; your kids will be receiving homewor...
