Blogs & Tips

My mom told me about something called ShopWurld recently. It's a website that you can sign up to be a member of for free and you'll get discounts when you shop online.  Basically, you just sign up

Many people think that online stock trading is only for people who are very well-versed in the stock market or for those who dream of being day traders and then end up going broke.  However, that isn't

If you are looking for a work at home opportunity, you might want to consider looking at home based call center jobs. There are lots of legitimate companies out there now that hire independent contractors to answer

Have you ever watched an informercial and then decided that you just can't live without the "as seen on tv" product that you just saw?  Yeah, I'm sort of ashamed to admit that I have a

There are lots of great ways that you can use aluminum foil...far beyond just using it to cover food.  Here's just a few cool ways that you can use aluminum foil around your house.  ~ Have you ever

If you are anything like me, cleaning the bathroom is not exactly your favorite thing to do.  Of course, we all know it's one of the most important rooms in the house to keep clean.  Here are some

I recently decided to buy a new camcorder. I didn't want to buy a really expensive one because I mostly wanted it to make home videos of my kids. Of course, I also wanted to get the best camcrder for my money

In the book The Ultimate Accidental Housewife: Your Guide to a Clean Enough House, author Julie Edelman offers these, and other cool cleaning tips: To prevent a stickly film from forming on cheese graters

One of my daughters has an extremely hard time falling asleep. She's been that way since she was very small and it's been difficult on our whole family, to say the least.  Even worse, she often wakes

Spring is finally here and it's time to get your gardens looking good again. In recent years, one of my favorite things has been to use solar garden lights outdoors in my landscape and along my driveway and

Replacing cabinets is one of the most often completed kitchen remodels.  A new set of cabinets can give an old kitchen new life in a big hurry.  If you are planning to upgrade your cabinetry, consider

I love houseplants. They make my house feel so much homier and I know they are good for indoor air quality and overall health.  I'm a sort of forgetful person though and I'm constantly forgetting

If you have a Plasma TV you probably know that you can't simply spray it with Windex like you would glass.  However, there are some other tips to keep in mind when cleaning a plasma TV.  The screens

Years ago, I knew that a relative of my husband's was seriously neglecting her children at best, and abusing them at worst. For months, I struggled with deciding what to do. I knew that they had issues with

Did you ever want to dry all your delicate laundry items, but didn’t want to place them in the dryer? Then you’re forced to hang stockings from the shower rod or other creative places in your house

It probably sounds a little funny to say that a house cleaning tip changed my life, but it's true - it really did! I really like to have a clean house.  Before kids, I lived in a house that I kept perfectly

I love coupons, especially right now, in the midst of a recession.  Recently, while looking through Parenting Magazine's website I found a list of the best sites to get online coupons, freebie's and

If you are planning to remodel your house, you might want to consider choosing eco friendly flooing.  It's often better for you and the other occupants of your home and it's definitely better for the

I found a great website today when I was looking up information about working from home. There are lots and lots of moms who are looking for work at home opportunities. Chances are, that number is up because of

When I became a work at home mom, I had these dreams of working in peace while my children played quietly nearby.  I thought that going home to work would give me all kinds of extra time to get things done

Plastic storage containers have transormed my life...or at least my house.  There are a million uses for containers of all different sizes, and I'm finding just as many as I can.  The best thing about

The latest kind of fraud targets our cell phones through text messages. And we all know how much our kids love to text! This phishing scam involves unsolicited text messages sent to cell phones. The message typically

Obama's new economic stimulus plan is offering some relief for newly laid off workers, many of whom have lost valuable health insurance coverage. Review the details of the plan in this article and see if you

I read this cool tip on my money saving ezine: My husband has always struggled with red bumps on his face after shaving. Before we adopted the frugal lifestyle, I spent wads of money on expensive products that

Here are some things I learned on my money saving ezine: Wallpaper is great for making bulletin boards, book covers, trimming small and large mirrors, or drawer liners. Teacups: Do you have teacups that no longer

From my money saving ezine: Daily Shower Cleaner In a 32-ounce spray bottle, mix: 1 cup white vinegar 2 Tbsp. generic dishwasher rinse agent Fill the rest of the bottle with water. This keeps my shower sparkling

Bright Kids will provide articles and tips for fun and easy learning activities, crafts, homework helps and general ideas for involving yourself in simple ways with your child's educational development. Whether

Open up a whole new look for your drab doors Glass doorknobs date all the way back to the 1820’s and the clear ones were highly popular in the 1920’s. Today, these fancy doorknobs are making a comeback

As I was leaving work one day, and planning to make a quick run by the grocery store, I realized I had left my list at home. I knew I would never be able to remember everything I needed that was on my list, so

Barefoot Books is a different kind of children's book publisher. It started as a home-based business for two mothers. Now they have seven children between them, and their company has published more than 300

Do you find yourself constantly saying yes, even when you know you are too busy to take on any more responsibility?  Don't feel bad, it's part of being a mom and a woman.  We seem to have something

In the workplace things like body language, eye contact and voice inflection can often be misinterpreted. Good eye contact and voice inflection that fits the situation can greatly improve the impression people

A lot of parents have different opinions on responsibility charts; some swear by them and others say they are a waste of time and don't do anything.  I've personally always wanted to use one, but I'd

If you are in the process of trying to trace your family history, there are a number of great geneaology resources online that will allow you to search for information about your genealogical history.  First

If you've got a website or a blog that you write in an effort to earn money online, chances are that you are always looking for new ways to promote it.  One easy, free, and fun way to promote your place

Since I'm currently a stay-at-home mom, I'm always looking for ways to increase my family's income, especially during these trying economic times.  If you enjoy writing and you're looking for

If you're planning to spruce up your home this spring with new paint, consider choosing low VOC paint.  I used to love the smell of new paint, unfortunately, it's caused by volatile organic compounds

If your child or grandchild comes home from school and has been caught red handed in a lie, or exaggeration. One of the ways I have found to change that behavior is to write a story that is similar to their

Until the last year or so, I was a working mom.  For awhile, I was even a single working mom. I spent a lot of my time feeling guilty about not being able to spend enough time with my kids. When I did get

I am a big fan of all Apple's products. We use Mac computers, I use the iPhone, my kids have iPods as opposed to other mp3 players, but my favorite Apple product by far is the Apple TV.   I'm

I came across a great article at Parenting.com with some great ideas for teaching kids about money that I thought was worth sharing. These are mostly games to play with younger kids that will help them to learn

Are you a single parent? Are you thinking about homeschooling your child? Would you like to work from home? I have a website that I came across that I would like to share with you. Singleparenthomeschool.com is

Are you using a programmable thermostat in your house?  If you aren't, chances are that you are losing a lot of money.  Since I've started using one, I've saved up to 30% of my electric bill

Packing a lunch and bringing it with you is not just for kids especially now.  Bringing your lunch, with the right pack, is not only eco-friendly but it is also econo-friendly.  You can pack it right

If you have a child who suffers from separation anxiety, you know all too well how painful and hard it is to have to leave them anywhere. My middle daughter, now eight, started showing symptoms of separation

If you are pregnant and have decided on working during your pregnancy, you are like most other women today. When our (or at least) my parents were having babies, it was much more common for a woman to stay home

You probably already know that Disneyland and Disney World offer free admission on your birthday.  Here is an article that points you to 20 free verified offers of free giveaways on a birthday.  The key

If you are going through a divorce and you have children, it's extremely important that you take steps to make sure that child custody issues are worked out immediately, even in what you think is a friendly

Composting has gotten quite popular over the past few years as many people are trying to be more green.  Composting with worms is another twist on composting and it's my new favorite because it requires

Every parent's worst nightmare is that their child will go missing or be kidnapped.  Thankfully, it doesn't happen that often, and despite what you see on the news, most children who are kidnapped