If you are concerned about getting back into the workplace after a gap in employment, then this article by Susan Heathfield, About.com's Guide to Human Resources, is a must ... Read More

My youngest son, Kevin, just knocked over an entire can of soda all over my kitchen floor. I handed him some paper towels to wipe up most of the ... Read More

It seems like summer vacation just started, but many kids are getting ready to go back to school already. My kids go back in about a week, in fact. To ... Read More

From our discussion forum, Sabrina asks, "I was just thinking to myself, as my husband prepares to go away for training this week, that even though I hardly ever ... Read More

It's too hot to cook in many parts of the world, so why not treat your family to a "Cool Whip Cheater Pie". These easy pies use a pre-made graham ... Read More

Wendy's question: "My daughter, who is 3 years old, all of a sudden decided that she is not going to take a bath. Any ideas for making bath time more ... Read More

According to the Northwestern Mutual survey, the idea of earning, saving and budgeting money is a subject that the majority of parents have discussed with their children. Here are some ... Read More

From our discussion forum, Marsha asks, "My poor vacuum "bit the dust" literally; I need a new vacuum. We have been looking at both bagless and bagged. I am totally ... Read More

I admit that even in the hot summertime, I still enjoy my morning coffee (and even a cup or two after dinner, too). To keep your coffee maker brewing smoothly, ... Read More

From our discussion forum, Kelly wrote, "HELP! This is totally all my fault, but my two-year-old son has scribbled on the TV screen with crayons. Does anyone have ... Read More

For many of us with backyard gardens, summertime means harvesting the fruit of our labor. Tomatoes are often plentiful as they are the favorite of many families and easily grown. ... Read More

Making homemade ice cream is fun for the whole family. Here's a recipe for homemade rocky road ice cream using your electric ice cream maker. Remember: if you want to ... Read More

I really enjoy all the fresh fruits that are available during the summertime. And my kids just love this creamy fruit dip made with marshmallow cream and cream cheese. It's ... Read More

This easy, colorful summertime salad, that can double as a light dessert, is one of my favorites. The ingredients might look strange, but it's delicious, and even my kids love ... Read More

I've received several emails from readers who have lost or misplaced the instructions that came with their Rival Ice Cream Makers. So, here are step-by-step instructions for churning and freezing ... Read More

Jen sent in this frugal living tip: "We all know that hanging your laundry out to dry is a lot more frugal than using a dryer. However, a lot of ... Read More

Why not be adventurous this summer and try deep frying a turkey. We deep fried a 20 pound turkey last year for the 4th of July and it came out ... Read More