I bought my boys an electronic cash register for Christmas one year and it turned out to be one of their favorite toys. Pretend shopping toys will not only ... Read More

These candy cane centerpieces are very easy to make and perfect as gifts for your children's teachers. Or you can just use them to liven up your own home during ... Read More

If you're like me and have a ton of leftover turkey, then here are some recipes that should help you use it up. My favorite is Easy Turkey Casserole; this ... Read More

Many parents are extremely busy this time of year and don't have a lot of time to spend cleaning the house. Luckily, our readers have shared some of their tips ... Read More

No one really wants to think about dieting during the holiday season, but there are ways to avoid gaining weight during this time. Here are 10 tips to help you ... Read More

A Shepherd's Pie is a hearty casserole dish made with either ground beef or leftover meat (lamb or beef) mixed with gravy or soup, vegetables, and topped with mashed potatoes. ... Read More

Over the years, our readers have shared literally hundreds of tips for living on a limited budget. From using coupons to saving money when eating out with the family, you ... Read More

My mom made this every Thanksgiving while I was growing up and it's now my favorite corn casserole at Thanksgiving. It's made with both creamed corn and whole-kernal corn and ... Read More

You and your children can make this together as a gift for friends, family, or their teachers. Place the mix in a jar to give as a gift. and include ... Read More

I tend to make the same recipes each Thanksgiving, but this year I want to try a few different dishes. So I thought I'd give Baked Apple and Sweet Potato ... Read More

One of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving dinner is the stuffing. I usually make the same basic stuffing recipe each year, but I think I'll be "daring" this year and ... Read More

I have three sons, and they loved to pretend to build things when they were younger. Toy workbenches are great for role playing for both boys and girls and they ... Read More

Kids and clutter often go hand-in-hand, and it can be quite challenging to organize the kids' toys, books, and stuffed animals. These products are my top picks to help you ... Read More

You and your children can make these Thanksgiving placemats using common items found around your yard. These are easy and fun. More: Thanksgiving Crafts Thanksgiving Recipes

With Thanksgiving in the U.S. coming soon, it's time to start planning your family's menu. Here are some of my favorite Thanksgiving dessert recipes; several of these can be ... Read More

Now is the time to start planning and making some homemade gifts for your friends, family or your child's teacher. Here are step-by-step instructions to make this beautiful, homemade holiday ... Read More

Financial Planning Guide Deborah Fowles has some great tips to help your family stay out of debt during the holiday season. More: Homemade Gifts Presents for Kids