Eating out with the family can be fun but also expensive. There are some simple ways to cut down on the costs, though. Our readers have shared these frugal tips ... 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

Many of our children are back in school, or will be returning to school soon. My boys start back to school during the first week of August, in fact. This ... Read More

Being a full-time parent is very demanding and we all risk burn out at times. Guest author Rosalind Mays talks about the importance of busy parents taking some time out ... Read More

"I need some ideas. I am going from a working mom to a stay-at-home mom. I am super excited, but I am so used to cramming everything in, that I ... Read More

School is out for the summer in most places and that means the house gets messier with the kids home all day. Christina Spence, author of "The Happy Slob's ... Read More

Making homemade ice cream is fun for the whole family. My own family has been making both homemade ice cream and frozen fruit ice desserts quite often this summer. Here's ... Read More

I live in southern Arizona so it's usually hot this time of year, but it's been even hotter than usual during the last few days. Our high tomorrow is forecast ... Read More

Stay-at-home parents are often interested in supplementing their family income by working from home. Unfortunately at-home parents are often the targets of scams and get-rich-quick schemes. Here are some tips ... Read More

Your bathrooms get a good workout during the summer because of the great weather. With the nice weather, families spend more time outside so showers and baths become more frequent. ... Read More

If your kids are starting to get bored this summer, then you might want to try some of these easy and inexpensive craft ideas. Here's a recipe for salt dough ... Read More

Lately it seems like all of our monthly utility bills are going up. For instance, our cable bill just went up by $10 (U.S.) a month and our electricity company ... Read More

If you and your family are planning a camping trip this summer, then make sure you check out these camping hints and tips before you go. One of my favorite ... Read More