Big Brother & the Little Rubber Duck
So, I was checking in on the live feeds for my favorite TV obsession, Big Brother, and it was arts and crafts day for the houseguests. As I’m watching, I realize that Andy is painting a little duck… How cute is that? I had to have it, but I had no idea who...Lunches Around the World with Little Passports!
Kids around the world are preparing to go back to school—that means homework, new friends and … lunch? Yes, that’s right! Let’s visit different countries and see what yummy food the school kids eat every day! France- French children enjoy a 3 or 4-course meal that is...The Scary Rates of Divorce
My husband and I have been married for a little over four years, so we are relatively new to marriage. Several people close to us are going through rocky times and a few are getting divorced. Looking at statistics like those above and the marriages around us can make...What should you keep in mind before moving?
I remember the weekend my husband and I moved into our house. The two of us were moving from our two separate apartments into one house. We moved my belongings on one day and all of his on the next. It was chaos! Though we had both thought ourselves prepared, we ran...Our Minty Bathroom Touch-Up
I followed through with my Labor Day plans and dealt with (most) of our bathroom. There’s not a lot of extra money, because we are saving up to replace our carpeting… so I mixed together the leftovers of the two shades of minty green used in our office/...Food Art for Lunch
With back to school underway, I thought it would be fun to share some clever and beautiful works of art meant to be eaten. Imagine yourself as a child again. How fun would it be to open your lunchbox and find this… Pikachu Garden Barnyard Don’t forget to...Kids with Mobile Phones: Safety Rules
Buying a mobile phone for their kid can sometimes be really helpful for parents. When you have a change in plans or a class ends earlier, a mobile phone is the best way to get in touch with your child. Keep in mind that only if you set the right rules and explain the...Organize Your Recipes & Create Meal Plans
I’ve begun using a new site that I thought you would enjoy.You have access to LOTS of FREE recipes–with something for nearly every diet or culinary preference. But, even better than that, you have access to visually appealing (and delicious) recipes,...The Story of Dr. Seuss
Theodore Seuss Geissel is the author and cartoonist who created the Dr. Seuss Books. From Springfield, Massachusetts, Theodore or Ted was born in 1904. He became Dr. Seuss when he began writing children’s books. Ted attributed to his mother his skills for rhyme...{Domestic Dunce} Make Your Own Basic Spray Cleanser
Antibacterial! Bleach! Kills 99% of germs! Walk down any aisle of cleaning products and the labels are screaming out to you. If you are to believe all the hype, your home is just teeming with creepy germs that can only be killed with one or more of the...Easy & Beautiful Way to Battle Bugs
Outdoor entertaining is one of the great joys of spring and summer. Until, of course, the bugs invade. In place of spray and pesticides, try a cluster of mosquito-repelling potted plants. Grouped together near a seating area on your deck or patio, they make a pretty...Zact Addresses Parental Concerns on Children and Smartphones
Parents have a lot of questions about giving kids smartphones, so Zact decided to take a pulse on what parents are thinking. Over 1,000 participants were asked an assortment of questions relating to how they felt about their children and smartphones. The team...Top 3 Best Ever Dragons’ Den Inventions
Many Americans are familiar with a TV show called Shark Tank, a relatively recent reality series that highlights entrepreneurs and their inventions. But did you know that the UK has had a similar series for several years? Since its premiere on BBC 2 in 2005, Dragons’...{Domestic Dunce} Remove Carpet Stains With An Iron
If you have kids and/or pets, chances are that you also have carpet stains. Now you can remove stains… even old ones… like magic with your iron! Instructions Step One: Combine one part of white vinegar to three parts water. (You can use the clear solution...{Domestic Dunce} Is That Egg Still Fresh?
The easiest way to check the freshness of an egg is with a large bowl or tall glass of water… one large enough for the egg to completely submerge. Place the egg into the water and observe what happens. The Egg Sinks When an egg is very fresh it will sink...{Recipe} A Better Mug Brownie
Just a few quick steps and about 5 minutes stand between you and a chocolatey treat. I know, I know… we’re all going to start that diet… tomorrow. Meanwhile, I have a crazy craving for something sweet and I know just the ticket! I’m all about the mug brownie craze....3 Great Ways to Organize Your CDs
Spring into Summer is the time of year when I most feel the need to clear and organize my home. I recently realized that I was neglecting one big and completely avoidable mess… my CDs! As my music interests change and more and more of my music library is going...Music and Kids Go Hand in Hand
Kids learn in different ways and one of the most effective ways is through songs. Have you ever heard of the Mozart Effect? This theory suggests that babies that were exposed to classical music even while they were still in their mother’s womb end up having a higher...Pledge to Help Stop Puppy Mills
You probably often hear about the horrors of puppy mills, and it seems impossible and unreal. It happens every day, and we can all do our part to make sure it STOPS happening! YOU play an essential role. You can help stop puppy mills! Pet stores that care about...
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