For people who live in warm climates, the cost to run the air conditioning will be one of the largest expenses during the summer months. You can save some money, though, with these tips to help keep your air conditioner costs down.

Summer is almost here and this means it's time for outdoor family barbecues. Here are some outdoor grilling recipes that my family enjoys, including one of my personal favorites, Cajun Grilled Chicken.

Trying to come up with good and different ideas for lunch is a real challenge for many parents. From our parenting questions and answers, Melinda asked, "Does anyone have any good ideas/recipes that are quick and easy for lunch? It's just my 19-month old, 6-year old, and myself. I rack my brain everyday to come up something good, and at least semi-nutritious. Both girls are not very picky eaters. I would appreciate any ideas." Read the advice from other parents.

Some of you might be considering starting a home-based business so you can earn an income while staying home with your children. There are many wonderful opportunities and success stories associated with home-based businesses, but there are also many scams and fraudulent schemes out there, as well. Here is a checklist to help you avoid a home-based business scam.

With gasoline costing so much lately, I've been trying to find ways to cut back on other monthly expenses. Here are some money-saving tips our readers have shared for cutting costs around the house.

As usual, we have spent most of this weekend cleaning up and working around the house, so I'm always looking for ways to get things done easier and faster. Christina Spence, author of "The Happy Slob's Guide to Housecleaning", offers some easy-to-follow steps to easily and quickly keep your house clean.

From our Parenting Babies Q & A, Shannon asks, "I have a question: my little one will not eat solids or sleep at night! He is 8 months old. Does any one have any ideas?" Find out how other parents deal with this common issue.

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.

Feeding, diapering and clothing babies and toddlers can be very expensive, but there are some simple ways you can save money on needed items. From homemade baby wipes to homemade baby food, our readers have shared some of their favorite frugal tips for saving money on babies and toddlers.

Instead of throwing them out, using your leftovers in a new recipe can help save you a lot of money on your groceries each month. Here are some of my family's favorite recipes using leftovers.