Category: Parenting

  • 7 Simply Smart Ways to Save on College Supplies

    7 Simply Smart Ways to Save on College Supplies

    It’s getting to be that time of year again. You need new school supplies, but the money – oh the money. Here’s how to save it and still get everything you need for your college student. Shop Early Don’t wait until the last second to get all of the stuff you need. Things like bedding,…

  • The Impact of Medical Mistakes on the Family

    The Impact of Medical Mistakes on the Family

    Medical malpractice doesn’t just affect the patient; it affects the family as well. Imagine that you are an expectant mother leaking amniotic fluid in the last few weeks of her pregnancy. You go to your OB-GYN who tells you everything is fine, so you go about your business until the day of delivery, when you discover that your baby…

  • The ABC’s of Health Insurance

    The ABC’s of Health Insurance

    Disclosure: I would like to thank United Health Care for sponsoring today’s post. This post is for informational purposes only and you should contact a plan administrator if you have any detailed questions about choosing a heath care plan.  If you don’t currently have a health insurance policy, now is the time to get signed…

  • 5 Ways To Engage With Your Kids Without Electronics

    5 Ways To Engage With Your Kids Without Electronics

    As parents, we often remember the days when we were kids and the endless amount of time that we spent outside without the distractions of video games and iPhones. We long for our own kids to have those moments of getting messy in the creek or simply enjoy a quiet time with their favorite hobby.…

  • Skin Care Tips For The Busy Mommy

    Skin Care Tips For The Busy Mommy

    When it comes to beauty and self-confidence, no look is complete without great skin. Even when we’re wearing our best outfits, and our hair is perfect, a less-than-stellar complexion can totally dampen our attitude and style. And for so many women, and especially mothers, great skin seems ever elusive. Most of us try all the…

  • Photographing Special Subjects: Your Beautiful Baby

    Photographing Special Subjects: Your Beautiful Baby

    Many babies smile their first smile between six and eight weeks, but you’ll have plenty of wonderful opportunities to photograph your child long before that first smile. Here are some helpful tips that will help you get great pictures of your baby and some advice about preserving these treasured memories for a lifetime. Lighting The best…

  • Top 10 Air Purifiers for Families – Reduce Indoor Allergy and Asthma Symptoms

    Top 10 Air Purifiers for Families – Reduce Indoor Allergy and Asthma Symptoms

    Do you suffer from indoor allergies or asthma? If so, you aren’t alone. An air purifier can help clean the air in your home making it easier for you to breath. An air purifier is designed to help reduce the amount of small particles near the unit. Depending on the unit that you choose, the…

  • How to Choose the Perfect Rug for Your Kid’s Room

    How to Choose the Perfect Rug for Your Kid’s Room

    Decorating children’s room happens to be more challenging than decorating an adult space. After all, kids are the toughest crowd since forever and you need to decorate their space just right to make them happy. Naturally, decorating a child’s space depends on their age, interests, type of personality and the purpose they are going to…

  • Why Your Family Benefits When You Spend a Little More Upfront on These Items

    Why Your Family Benefits When You Spend a Little More Upfront on These Items

    Photo Credit: Free Digital Photos Every penny counts. That’s why you buy the bulk breakfast cereal in a bag instead of the small box with a picture of a cartoon animal on the front. You’re not cheap, you’re responsible. After all, there is the savings account and the college fund to consider. But sometimes the…

  • Five Fun and Fast Ways to Get Kids to Eat Their Veggies, No Bribing Necessary

    Five Fun and Fast Ways to Get Kids to Eat Their Veggies, No Bribing Necessary

    Children can be picky eaters, especially when it comes to healthy foods like vegetables. Explanations on the benefits of vegetables are lost on children, leaving creativity and consistency as a better approach. With some persistence, the following five tips will get children to eat and enjoy their vegetables. Set a Fun Example Kids learn best…