Regifting. I'm not sure if it's a real word or not, but regifting means passing off, as new, a gift you received from someone else. There's nothing really wrong with ... Read More

My oldest son made this recipe today for Ice Cream in a Bag that my mom sent me. He really enjoyed it. It calls for only 4 ingredients and ... Read More

I found out this worked by making a mistake. When I was washing my sink I went to pour some baking soda on my sponge and found I had dropped ... Read More

In the U.S., the IRS started mailing out the Advance Child Tax Credit checks on July 25th. If you are wondering if you will get a check, how much it ... Read More

In the 'all' About Stains Survey*, the majority of mothers, 67 percent, say that summer is the number one season for food stains in their family. And 41 percent ... Read More

I certainly learned something new today. While I was at the grocery store, looking for some fresh fruit, and I came upon Pluots. What is a Pluot, I wondered. ... Read More

My boys have attended year-round school ever since kindergarten. I really like it; instead of a long, 3-month summer break, they have anywhere from 3 to 6 weeks off. They ... Read More

I think there are days when we all feel a bit overwhelmed with housework. Especially laundry; it seems so unending. Kendra M. sent in this email with some housecleaning tips ... Read More

I love discovering new products. The other day I saw a commercial for a new type of spray paint made just for plastics. It's called Krylon Fusion, and we found ... Read More

From our discussion forum, Katie writes, Okay I'm either being brave or stupid but I'm going to attempt to make a cherry pie from scratch (except I bought pre-made crust). ... Read More

I get a lot of emails asking about various home-based business opportunities. One of the most frequently asked questions I get concerns envelope stuffing, and whether or not it's a ... Read More

If your family is eligible to receive the U.S. Advance Child Tax Credit Payment this summer, and you are anxiously awaiting your check, the Treasury will start mailing the checks ... Read More

Rebates can be great, but I often get so frustrated waiting and waiting for them to arrive. And in some cases, I never do receive the rebate check. I'm still ... Read More

This week's Forum Quote of the Week comes from Kathy who was describing her decision to stay at home and raise her children. You will never regret the time you spend ... Read More

When my boys were little they loved doing crafts at home. They still enjoy it, in fact, even though they are all school aged now. Marina sent in this great ... Read More

We are going camping this weekend and I have to admit I have something of a love/hate relationship with camping. I love getting away, enjoying the fresh air, trees and ... Read More

It happens every summer; young children are tragically left in sweltering vehicles and die. Two more young boys, aged 3 and 5, died yesterday in Lancaster, Ca in their foster ... Read More

Here's a recent reader's tip using borax in your home. Rid fleas from your home. Sprinkle on carpets and in creases and under cushions of your chairs and sofa. ... Read More

When I first heard about this recipe on our discussion forum, I admit I was a bit skeptical. A pretzel crust? But, according to Debbie's post, it was delicious. Debbie ... Read More

Have your kids ever got sticky tar stuck to their feet or hands? Well, mine have, and it's a mess! Efran C. sent in this great tip using WD-40. This ... Read More

Last summer we made a "Flag Cake" and my kids enjoyed it so much, I think we will make another one this year. It was actually quite easy ... Read More