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Stay-at-Home Parents Blog April 2006 Archive

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Top 10 Tex Mex Recipes for Cinco de Mayo

Saturday April 29, 2006
I live in southwestern Arizona, right on the U.S./Mexico border, so Cinco de Mayo is a big celebration here. Cinco de Mayo, or May 5th, is a celebration remembering the ... Read More

Summer Plans for the Kids

Thursday April 27, 2006
From our discussion forum, Lynn writes, "So what's on everyone else's agenda for the kids this summer? [My son will] be spending a week shadowing an area professional on the job ... Read More

Top Tips To Make It On One Income

Wednesday April 26, 2006
The thought of moving from a two-income family to one can be frightening for many couples, but it is possible to reduce your expenses to make the transition easier. Here ... Read More

Housecleaning and Kids: Time Saving Tips

Saturday April 22, 2006
Trying to clean the house with children underfoot can be both challenging and frustrating at times. Our readers have shared these housekeeping hints, as well as tips for getting the ... Read More

Leftover Ham and Macaroni Salad

Friday April 21, 2006
I made a big ham dinner for Easter and we still had quite a bit of leftover ham. I decided to make this recipe for macaroni salad using leftover ham. ... Read More

Homemade Ice Cream

Wednesday April 19, 2006
Summertime is just around the corner (in the Northern Hemisphere, anyway) and so it's time to dig out the ice cream maker. My three sons love the taste of ... Read More

Tangy Broccoli Salad

Saturday April 15, 2006
I've been trying to think of a good side dish to serve with our Easter ham tomorrow, and decided on this sweet and tangy broccoli salad. My sister-in-law gave me ... Read More

Help Needed With Easter Eggs

Friday April 14, 2006
From our discussion forum, Chrissy asks, "I'm going to hard boil my Easter eggs this afternoon and I need to know everyones tricks on how to make the shells peel ... Read More

Watch Out! Home Business Scams

Wednesday April 12, 2006
Stay-at-home parents are often the target of unscrupulous people looking to make a quick dollar. If you receive an email about a "fantastic" opportunity to make money at home, and ... Read More

Top 8 Pretend Shopping Toys for Kids

Saturday April 8, 2006
Kids love to play grownup and these play shopping toys let them use their imaginations to pretend they are shopping. These role-playing toys also teach children useful skills such as ... Read More

Start Your Own Easter Traditions

Thursday April 6, 2006
To most Christians, Easter is probably the holiest of holidays celebrated. Family traditions are important during this holiday, and our forum members have shared two wonderful recipes they use to ... Read More

Playhouses for Kids: Top Picks

Tuesday April 4, 2006
When my kids were younger, they loved playing outside in their playhouse. Here are some of my favorite playhouses for kids. Both boys and girls will love using their imaginations ... Read More

Frugal Grocery Tips

Saturday April 1, 2006
After our house payment, groceries and food are always my biggest expenses each month. Here are some simple tips from our readers to help you save money on groceries. Related Money ... Read More
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