Fun in Unexpected Places

Posted on April 24th, 2008

I’m pretty good at finding places to take the kids where they’ll have a bunch of fun without us having to spend a ton of money, so the other day when I noticed a flyer at the grocery store for a “Kids Club” I signed my kids up and hauled them in the day of [...]

Pregnancy Fashion

Posted on April 14th, 2008

I don’t know if it’s because of all the pregnant celebrities popping up nowadays, but the pregnant women I see waddling around the mall sure seem to be well-dressed. I mean, they seem decked out in fashions that rival anything I wear, and I’m not even pregnant.
Ask my mom what pregnancy fashions were like [...]

Save $5.00 on any Walgreens Purchase!

Posted on April 10th, 2008

Friday, April 11th ONLY!!
Print this coupon to get $5.00 off  any order of $20.00 or more at your local Walgreens.

Cleaning a Sippy Cup Straw

Posted on April 8th, 2008

Have you ever been plagued by confusion on how to clean your child’s sippy cup? You know that the dishwasher can’t get up into the straw very well right?. Some try the soak and hope method. Some try running scalding hot water through it which rarely works effectively, not too mention you inevitably end up [...]

Dilute your Juice

Posted on April 2nd, 2008

My kids have always loved juice. Almost all of the time, they prefer juice to water or milk. I buy 100% fruit juice because I don’t want my kids filled up with extra sugar, but I still worried about the potential problems associated with drinking too much juice. I envisioned my babies [...]

Two-for-One

Posted on March 27th, 2008

I have two young kids. We don’t indulge in things like smoothies and ice cream cones every day while running around on errands, but once in a while I find that there’s nothing quite like the bribe of a treat to extend my kids’ patience.
I can’t be the only parent out there who has [...]

Free (Or Nearly Free) Activities For The Family

Posted on March 26th, 2008

Did I ever tell you about the time my little brother was 8 yrs. old and I decided to take him to the State Fair of Texas? This was 7 years ago, while I was still in school myself, and I was surprised to find $60 gone. Poof! Now you see it, [...]

Save Labels and Save Money

Posted on March 25th, 2008

If you are feeding or plan to feed your baby or toddler with jars of commercial baby food, you already know how convenient it is when you’re on the go. Just pop a jar or two in the diaper bag (don’t forget to pack a spoon or two!) and you’re on your way with baby’s [...]

Getting Ready for Spring Planting

Posted on March 21st, 2008

The first day of spring has arrived. As such, it’s time to start thinking about your garden. Gardening can be a great project to get your kids involved in, especially after the snow has cleared and they’re clamoring to get outside. Whether you have a few pots on the balcony or back porch, or [...]

Five Easy Ways to Parent Green

Posted on March 20th, 2008

It’s a common trend nowadays to look for ways to be more environmentally responsible. While not all parents are ready or willing to forego the disposable diapers, there are some easy ways to go “green” without a fuss. Here are five simple things that parents can do to be more environmentally conscious.

Buy used clothes. [...]