Stay-at-Home Parents: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Carpet Steam Cleaners
Top picks for carpet steam cleaners, including Hoover Steamvac and Bissell.
Top picks for carpet steam cleaners, including Hoover Steamvac and Bissell.
Treats
Top picks for my favorite holiday treats.
Top picks for my favorite holiday treats.
Salt Dough
Recipe for Salt Dough, recipes saved from the stay-at-home parents forum.
Recipe for Salt Dough, recipes saved from the stay-at-home parents forum.
Powdered Sugar Icing/Glaze
Powdered Sugar Icing/Glaze, part of a collection of family cake and dessert recipes. This is a very simple icing and it will glaze one 12-cup bundt cake or a 10-inch angel food cake.
Powdered Sugar Icing/Glaze, part of a collection of family cake and dessert recipes. This is a very simple icing and it will glaze one 12-cup bundt cake or a 10-inch angel food cake.
Clean a Coffee Maker
a simple how to on cleaning a coffee maker.
a simple how to on cleaning a coffee maker.
Toy Workbenches
Kids love to pretend to build things and these toy workbenches make great role-playing toys. Here are my top picks for toy workbenches for kids.
Kids love to pretend to build things and these toy workbenches make great role-playing toys. Here are my top picks for toy workbenches for kids.
Gift Basket
Learn how to make Heather's homemade holiday gift basket for Christmas.
Learn how to make Heather's homemade holiday gift basket for Christmas.
Bagless Upright Vacuum Clea...
Top picks for bagless upright vacuum cleaners, including Eureka, Hoover, Fantom Fury and the Dirt Devil.
Top picks for bagless upright vacuum cleaners, including Eureka, Hoover, Fantom Fury and the Dirt Devil.
Candy Cane
Learn how to make Heather's beautiful candy cane centerpiece for Christmas.
Learn how to make Heather's beautiful candy cane centerpiece for Christmas.
Buy a Carpet Steam Cleaner
What you need to know before you buy a carpet steam cleaner.
What you need to know before you buy a carpet steam cleaner.
Borax
Borax is a laundry booster and multi-purpose cleaner. Explore the many household cleaning uses of Borax.
Borax is a laundry booster and multi-purpose cleaner. Explore the many household cleaning uses of Borax.
Melting Moments Cookies
Recipe for Melting Moments Cookies, part of a collection of Christmas recipes. Melting moment cookies only require four ingredients, and they literally melt in your mouth. They are perfect for winter holidays as they resemble round snowballs.
Recipe for Melting Moments Cookies, part of a collection of Christmas recipes. Melting moment cookies only require four ingredients, and they literally melt in your mouth. They are perfect for winter holidays as they resemble round snowballs.
Quick Tater Tot Casserole
Quick Tater Tot Casserole, part of a collection of quick main dish dinner recipes. This quick dinner entree calls for just 4 ingredients.
Quick Tater Tot Casserole, part of a collection of quick main dish dinner recipes. This quick dinner entree calls for just 4 ingredients.
Christmas Fudge
Recipe for Christmas Fudge, part of a collection of Christmas recipes. Rich chocolate fudge is a classic holiday treat. Here are 3 variations of fudge, all requiring just a few ingredients. And best of all, you won't need a candy thermometer to make these.
Recipe for Christmas Fudge, part of a collection of Christmas recipes. Rich chocolate fudge is a classic holiday treat. Here are 3 variations of fudge, all requiring just a few ingredients. And best of all, you won't need a candy thermometer to make these.
Cut-Out Cookies
Christmas Cut-Out Cookies, part of a collection of Christmas recipes. These tasty Christmas cookies are fun to cut out and decorate with your children.
Christmas Cut-Out Cookies, part of a collection of Christmas recipes. These tasty Christmas cookies are fun to cut out and decorate with your children.
Simple Meatloaf
Simple Meatloaf, part of a collection of meatloaf main dish dinner recipes. This is a basic meatloaf recipe.
Simple Meatloaf, part of a collection of meatloaf main dish dinner recipes. This is a basic meatloaf recipe.
Snowball Cookies
Recipe for Snowball Cookies, part of a collection of Christmas cookie and dessert recipes. These cookies are rolled in powdered sugar and look like little snowballs.
Recipe for Snowball Cookies, part of a collection of Christmas cookie and dessert recipes. These cookies are rolled in powdered sugar and look like little snowballs.
Pretend Shopping
These pretend shopping toys will not only give your children hours of fun, but they can also help teach them counting and money skills. Here are some of my favorite play shopping toys for your children.
These pretend shopping toys will not only give your children hours of fun, but they can also help teach them counting and money skills. Here are some of my favorite play shopping toys for your children.
Candy Cane Cookies
Recipe for Candy Cane Cookies, part of a collection of Christmas cookie and dessert recipes. These candy cane cookies are festive and make nice gifts for your child's teacher or for your friends.
Recipe for Candy Cane Cookies, part of a collection of Christmas cookie and dessert recipes. These candy cane cookies are festive and make nice gifts for your child's teacher or for your friends.
Vanilla Butter Frosting
Vanilla Butter Frosting, part of a collection of Christmas recipes. This is an easy and delicious recipe for frosting to decorate your Christmas cookies.
Vanilla Butter Frosting, part of a collection of Christmas recipes. This is an easy and delicious recipe for frosting to decorate your Christmas cookies.
Household Uses for Borax
Here are the top uses of Borax, a laundry booster and general purpose cleaner with many uses around your house. Also great for your craft projects.
Here are the top uses of Borax, a laundry booster and general purpose cleaner with many uses around your house. Also great for your craft projects.
Crock Pot Roast Beef
Crock Pot Roast Beef, part of a collection of beef slow cooker and Crockpot recipes. Any inexpensive roast cut will work for this recipe. Pictured.
Crock Pot Roast Beef, part of a collection of beef slow cooker and Crockpot recipes. Any inexpensive roast cut will work for this recipe. Pictured.
Cornflake Balls
Cornflake Peanut Butter Balls, part of a collection of family cookie and bar recipes. Cornflake Peanut Butter Balls are no-bake cookies that are fun and easy to make.
Cornflake Peanut Butter Balls, part of a collection of family cookie and bar recipes. Cornflake Peanut Butter Balls are no-bake cookies that are fun and easy to make.
Gooey Chex Mix
Recipe for Gooey Chex Mix, part of a collection of Christmas cookie and dessert recipes. Chewy, gooey version of chex mix is perfect for parties.
Recipe for Gooey Chex Mix, part of a collection of Christmas cookie and dessert recipes. Chewy, gooey version of chex mix is perfect for parties.
Kitchen Pantries
A kitchen pantry can help you store and organize the food in your kitchen while freeing up your cupboard space. Here are some of my top picks for kitchen pantries for your home.
A kitchen pantry can help you store and organize the food in your kitchen while freeing up your cupboard space. Here are some of my top picks for kitchen pantries for your home.
No-Bake Dessert Recipes
Here are some of my favorite no-bake dessert recipes.
Here are some of my favorite no-bake dessert recipes.
Year Round School
Find out how our family feels about Year-Round School.
Find out how our family feels about Year-Round School.
Egg Nog Pound Cake
Recipe for Egg Nog Pound Cake , part of a collection of Christmas cookie and dessert recipes. This easy cake is perfect for the holidays.
Recipe for Egg Nog Pound Cake , part of a collection of Christmas cookie and dessert recipes. This easy cake is perfect for the holidays.
Macaroni and Cheese
Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese, part of a collection of slow cooker and Crockpot recipes. Make your own homemade macaroni and cheese in your slow cooker.
Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese, part of a collection of slow cooker and Crockpot recipes. Make your own homemade macaroni and cheese in your slow cooker.
Fantasy Fudge
Recipe for Peanut Butter Fantasy Fudge, part of a collection of Christmas candy recipes. Peanut butter chips add extra flavor in this Christmas fudge recipe.
Recipe for Peanut Butter Fantasy Fudge, part of a collection of Christmas candy recipes. Peanut butter chips add extra flavor in this Christmas fudge recipe.
Hoover SteamVac
A summary review of the Hoover SteamVac Plus, carpet cleaner.
A summary review of the Hoover SteamVac Plus, carpet cleaner.
Toy Tools for Kids
Here are some of my favorite toy tools and workbench accessory toys for your children.
Here are some of my favorite toy tools and workbench accessory toys for your children.
Upright Vacuum
What you need to know before you buy an upright vacuum cleaner.
What you need to know before you buy an upright vacuum cleaner.
Candied Yams
Recipe for Candied Yams, part of a collection of Thanksgiving recipes. Made with fresh or canned yams and topped with marshmallows, this is a Thanksgiving favorite.
Recipe for Candied Yams, part of a collection of Thanksgiving recipes. Made with fresh or canned yams and topped with marshmallows, this is a Thanksgiving favorite.
Play Cooking Sets and Foods
These are my top picks for play cooking sets and pretend foods for your children. These will enhance your child's play kitchen or can be played with alone.
These are my top picks for play cooking sets and pretend foods for your children. These will enhance your child's play kitchen or can be played with alone.
Ice Cream Maker
Here are instructions on how to use your Rival electric ice cream maker.
Here are instructions on how to use your Rival electric ice cream maker.
Student Desks
Top picks for student desks for your children's rooms.
Top picks for student desks for your children's rooms.
Thimbelina Cookies
Recipe for Thimbelina Cookies, part of a collection of Christmas recipes. Thimbelina cookies make a colorful and delicious addition to your holiday cookie tray. Warning: these are very tasty, and it's hard to stop after eating just one.
Recipe for Thimbelina Cookies, part of a collection of Christmas recipes. Thimbelina cookies make a colorful and delicious addition to your holiday cookie tray. Warning: these are very tasty, and it's hard to stop after eating just one.
Snickerdoodles
Recipe for Snickerdoodles, part of a collection of Christmas recipes. Despite their unusual name, snickerdoodles are delicious and very easy to make. Rolled in a sugar and cinnamon mixture, these are light cookies that your family will enjoy.
Recipe for Snickerdoodles, part of a collection of Christmas recipes. Despite their unusual name, snickerdoodles are delicious and very easy to make. Rolled in a sugar and cinnamon mixture, these are light cookies that your family will enjoy.
Sandwich Maker Recipes
Beyond grilled cheese; sandwich maker recipes.
Beyond grilled cheese; sandwich maker recipes.
Homemade Oreo Cookies
Homemade Oreo Cookies, part of a collection of family cookie and bar recipes. You can make your own Oreo cookies at home with this recipe.
Homemade Oreo Cookies, part of a collection of family cookie and bar recipes. You can make your own Oreo cookies at home with this recipe.
M and M Cookie Mix
Recipe for M and M Cookie Mix In A Jar, part of a collection of Christmas cookie and dessert recipes. You and your children can make this together as a gift for friends, family, or their teachers.
Recipe for M and M Cookie Mix In A Jar, part of a collection of Christmas cookie and dessert recipes. You and your children can make this together as a gift for friends, family, or their teachers.
Chocolate Cake Cookies
Recipe for Chocolate Cake Cookies, part of a collection of family cake mix recipes. All you need is chocolate cake mix, eggs and oil to make these delicious cookies in a hurry.
Recipe for Chocolate Cake Cookies, part of a collection of family cake mix recipes. All you need is chocolate cake mix, eggs and oil to make these delicious cookies in a hurry.
Classic Holiday Wreath Cake - Christmas Recipes and Crafts
You can make this beautiful holiday wreath cake in under 10 minutes, by Sandra Lee, author of Semi-Homemade Cooking.
You can make this beautiful holiday wreath cake in under 10 minutes, by Sandra Lee, author of Semi-Homemade Cooking.
Vanilla Ice Cream
This is a recipe for homemade vanilla ice cream for your ice cream maker.
This is a recipe for homemade vanilla ice cream for your ice cream maker.
Cool Whip Pies
Recipe for Cool Whip "Cheater" Pies, part of a collection of summertime dessert family recipes. These easy-to-make pie recipes start with Cool Whip.
Recipe for Cool Whip "Cheater" Pies, part of a collection of summertime dessert family recipes. These easy-to-make pie recipes start with Cool Whip.
Simple Stuffing
Recipe for Simple Stuffing, part of a collection of Thanksgiving recipes. This is a basic, easy-to-make stuffing for your family at Thanksgiving.
Recipe for Simple Stuffing, part of a collection of Thanksgiving recipes. This is a basic, easy-to-make stuffing for your family at Thanksgiving.
Baking Soda
Find out how baking soda cleaned our truck battery.
Find out how baking soda cleaned our truck battery.
Bissell Powerforce
Read my review of the Bissell Powerforce Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner, an affordable vacuum cleaner with many extra features.
Read my review of the Bissell Powerforce Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner, an affordable vacuum cleaner with many extra features.
Bookcases for Kids
These are my top picks for bookcases and bookshelves to help your kids keep their books organized.
These are my top picks for bookcases and bookshelves to help your kids keep their books organized.
Canister Vacuum Cleaners
Top picks for canister vacuum cleaners.
Top picks for canister vacuum cleaners.
Appetizers
Top picks for my favorite New Year's appetizers and dips.
Top picks for my favorite New Year's appetizers and dips.
Holiday Gift Basket
A full-size picture of Heather's Homemade Holiday Basket
A full-size picture of Heather's Homemade Holiday Basket
Cornice Board
An inexpensive window treatment you can make yourself. Detailed instructions and pictures of a homemade cornice board for your windows. Here are pictures of finished cornice boards.
An inexpensive window treatment you can make yourself. Detailed instructions and pictures of a homemade cornice board for your windows. Here are pictures of finished cornice boards.
Pot Roast
Slow Cooker Pot Roast, part of a collection of beef slow cooker and Crockpot recipes. This is a simple way to cook your less expensive pot roast. It will come out tasty and tender after slow cooking all day.
Slow Cooker Pot Roast, part of a collection of beef slow cooker and Crockpot recipes. This is a simple way to cook your less expensive pot roast. It will come out tasty and tender after slow cooking all day.
Oreo Cake
Oreo Cake, part of a collection of family cake and dessert recipes. Oreo Cake is a very rich and creamy dessert made with crushed Oreo cookies.
Oreo Cake, part of a collection of family cake and dessert recipes. Oreo Cake is a very rich and creamy dessert made with crushed Oreo cookies.
Success Stories
Learn about other parent's home-based businesses.
Learn about other parent's home-based businesses.
Ziplock Bag Ice Cream
Recipe for Homemade Ice Cream in a Ziplock Bag, part of a collection of family camping recipes. Your kids will enjoy making, and eating, this ice cream made in a ziplock bag.
Recipe for Homemade Ice Cream in a Ziplock Bag, part of a collection of family camping recipes. Your kids will enjoy making, and eating, this ice cream made in a ziplock bag.
Pork Roast
Slow Cooker Pork Roast, part of a collection of pork slow cooker and Crockpot recipes. The pork roast comes out very tender with this complete, slow cooker meal.
Slow Cooker Pork Roast, part of a collection of pork slow cooker and Crockpot recipes. The pork roast comes out very tender with this complete, slow cooker meal.
Remove Candle Wax From Carpets
A simple how to on removing candle wax from carpet.
A simple how to on removing candle wax from carpet.
Chocolate Cookie Bars
Recipe for Double Chocolate Cookie Bars, part of a collection of Christmas recipes. With a chocolate oreo cookie crust and chocolate chips in the middle and on top, these are very rich bars. They are very easy to make, and require just a few ingredients.
Recipe for Double Chocolate Cookie Bars, part of a collection of Christmas recipes. With a chocolate oreo cookie crust and chocolate chips in the middle and on top, these are very rich bars. They are very easy to make, and require just a few ingredients.
Fleece Scarves
Other parents share their money saving tips. Here's a tip for making homemade fleece scarves; these are very easy and inexpensive Christmas gifts for your family and friends.
Other parents share their money saving tips. Here's a tip for making homemade fleece scarves; these are very easy and inexpensive Christmas gifts for your family and friends.
Cashew Brittle
Recipe for Cashew Brittle, part of a collection of Christmas candy recipes. This recipe for cashew brittle is perfect for Christmas.
Recipe for Cashew Brittle, part of a collection of Christmas candy recipes. This recipe for cashew brittle is perfect for Christmas.
Spinach Dip
Recipe for Spinach Dip, part of a collection of appetizer recipes. This classic dip is good with crackers or vegetable sticks. Served in a carved bread bowl, this creamy appetizer is perfect for large gatherings.
Recipe for Spinach Dip, part of a collection of appetizer recipes. This classic dip is good with crackers or vegetable sticks. Served in a carved bread bowl, this creamy appetizer is perfect for large gatherings.
Electric Can Openers
Top picks for electric can openers for your kitchen.
Top picks for electric can openers for your kitchen.
Peanut Butter Cup
Recipe for Peanut Butter Cup, part of a collection of Christmas candy recipes. This easy Christmas candy only needs four ingredients.
Recipe for Peanut Butter Cup, part of a collection of Christmas candy recipes. This easy Christmas candy only needs four ingredients.
Night Before
A special Christmas poem for Moms.
A special Christmas poem for Moms.
Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Recipe for Sweet and Sour Meatballs, part of a collection of appetizer recipes. These tasty meatballs are quite easy and the kids like picking them up with toothpicks. Can also be served on rice as a main dish meal.
Recipe for Sweet and Sour Meatballs, part of a collection of appetizer recipes. These tasty meatballs are quite easy and the kids like picking them up with toothpicks. Can also be served on rice as a main dish meal.
Toffee
Recipe for Toffee, part of a collection of Christmas candy recipes. Here is a simple but delicious recipe for Christmas toffee.
Recipe for Toffee, part of a collection of Christmas candy recipes. Here is a simple but delicious recipe for Christmas toffee.
Gorgeous Gifts - Christmas Recipes and Crafts
Learn how to wrap your own gorgeous gifts for the holidays, by Sandra Lee, author of Semi-Homemade Cooking.
Learn how to wrap your own gorgeous gifts for the holidays, by Sandra Lee, author of Semi-Homemade Cooking.
Cabbage Rolls
Cabbage Rolls, part of a collection of beef slow cooker and Crockpot recipes. These cabbage rolls come out so tasty in your slow cooker.
Cabbage Rolls, part of a collection of beef slow cooker and Crockpot recipes. These cabbage rolls come out so tasty in your slow cooker.
Banana Split Pie
Banana Split Pie, part of a collection of family pie recipes. Made with cream cheese, Kool Whip, and fruit, this chilled pie would make a great dessert for family get-togethers.
Banana Split Pie, part of a collection of family pie recipes. Made with cream cheese, Kool Whip, and fruit, this chilled pie would make a great dessert for family get-togethers.
Chicken and Rice Casserole
Easy Chicken and Rice Casserole, part of a collection of main dish dinner recipes using chicken or poultry. I really like making this chicken and rice casserole during busy week nights. It only takes a few minutes to assemble and my family loves it.
Easy Chicken and Rice Casserole, part of a collection of main dish dinner recipes using chicken or poultry. I really like making this chicken and rice casserole during busy week nights. It only takes a few minutes to assemble and my family loves it.
Remove Ink Stains From Clothes
A simple how to on removing ink stains from clothes.
A simple how to on removing ink stains from clothes.
Crunchy Brittle
Recipe for Crunchy Almond-Caramel Brittle, part of a collection of Christmas candy recipes. Crunchy Almond-Caramel Brittle is an easy-to-make variation of the classic peanut brittle.
Recipe for Crunchy Almond-Caramel Brittle, part of a collection of Christmas candy recipes. Crunchy Almond-Caramel Brittle is an easy-to-make variation of the classic peanut brittle.
Deep Fried Turkey
Deep frying a turkey produces a crispy, dark brown turkey with moist, delicious meat. And it doesn't taste greasy at all. Here's a step-by-step lesson explaining how to make deep fried turkey.
Deep frying a turkey produces a crispy, dark brown turkey with moist, delicious meat. And it doesn't taste greasy at all. Here's a step-by-step lesson explaining how to make deep fried turkey.
Adding a Signature Graphic to the Forum
Learn how to add a graphic and signature file to your discussion forum posts.
Learn how to add a graphic and signature file to your discussion forum posts.
Tortilla Wraps
Recipe for Tortilla Wraps, part of a collection of family appetizer and dips recipes. These pinwheel-shaped appetizers are quick and easy to make.
Recipe for Tortilla Wraps, part of a collection of family appetizer and dips recipes. These pinwheel-shaped appetizers are quick and easy to make.
Hash Browns Casserole
Recipe for Hash Browns Casserole, part of a collection of Christmas breakfast recipes. This is a filling breakfast casserole with hash browns, sausage or ham, and plenty of cheese.
Recipe for Hash Browns Casserole, part of a collection of Christmas breakfast recipes. This is a filling breakfast casserole with hash browns, sausage or ham, and plenty of cheese.
Holiday Morning French Toast
Recipe for Holiday Morning French Toast, part of a collection of Christmas breakfast recipes. This french toast recipe has rasins or cranberries as well as a brown sugar and cinnamon mixture.
Recipe for Holiday Morning French Toast, part of a collection of Christmas breakfast recipes. This french toast recipe has rasins or cranberries as well as a brown sugar and cinnamon mixture.
Computer Desk Corner Units
Top picks for computer desk corner unit for your home-based business.
Top picks for computer desk corner unit for your home-based business.
Divinity
Recipe for Divinity, part of a collection of Christmas candy recipes. This is an easy recipe for the classic Christmas candy, divinity.
Recipe for Divinity, part of a collection of Christmas candy recipes. This is an easy recipe for the classic Christmas candy, divinity.
Clothes Dryer Drum
A simple how-to for cleaning crayon stains from inside your clothes dryer.
A simple how-to for cleaning crayon stains from inside your clothes dryer.
Kill Cockroaches in Your Home
Here's how to make your own, homemade roach killer with borax and powdered sugar.
Here's how to make your own, homemade roach killer with borax and powdered sugar.
Pigeon Poop
Recipe for Pigeon Poop, part of a collection of Halloween recipes for Kids at About.com. Made with white chocolate, mini marshmallows and pretzels, this is a yummy snack for Halloween.
Recipe for Pigeon Poop, part of a collection of Halloween recipes for Kids at About.com. Made with white chocolate, mini marshmallows and pretzels, this is a yummy snack for Halloween.
Chocolate Cookies
Recipe for Double Chocolate Chip Cookies, part of a collection of family cake mix recipes. For chocolate lovers, these cookies use a devil's food cake mix and chocolate chips.
Recipe for Double Chocolate Chip Cookies, part of a collection of family cake mix recipes. For chocolate lovers, these cookies use a devil's food cake mix and chocolate chips.
Scalloped Corn
Scalloped Corn, part of a collection of Thanksgiving recipes. My mom made this every Thanksgiving while I was growing up and it's now my favorite corn casserole at Thanksgiving.
Scalloped Corn, part of a collection of Thanksgiving recipes. My mom made this every Thanksgiving while I was growing up and it's now my favorite corn casserole at Thanksgiving.
Soft Oatmeal Cookies
Soft Oatmeal Cookies, part of a collection of family cookie and bar recipes. If you like your oatmeal cookies soft and chewy, then this is the recipe for you.
Soft Oatmeal Cookies, part of a collection of family cookie and bar recipes. If you like your oatmeal cookies soft and chewy, then this is the recipe for you.
Snow Cone Maker
Your kids will enjoy making their own snow cones at home with the Rival Snow Cone Maker. Here is my review of the Rival Snow Cone Maker.
Your kids will enjoy making their own snow cones at home with the Rival Snow Cone Maker. Here is my review of the Rival Snow Cone Maker.
Onion Soup Mix Meatloaf
Onion Soup Mix Meatloaf, part of a collection of meatloaf main dish dinner recipes. Packaged onion soup mix makes this an easy and savory meatloaf your family will enjoy.
Onion Soup Mix Meatloaf, part of a collection of meatloaf main dish dinner recipes. Packaged onion soup mix makes this an easy and savory meatloaf your family will enjoy.
Cheerio Bars
Cheerio Bars, part of a collection of snacks for kids recipes. Cheerio Bars are delicious snacks with peanuts, cheerios and honey.
Cheerio Bars, part of a collection of snacks for kids recipes. Cheerio Bars are delicious snacks with peanuts, cheerios and honey.
Broccoli Salad
Recipe for Broccoli Salad, part of a collection of Thanksgiving recipes. This makes an excellent sweet and tangy brocolli salad.
Recipe for Broccoli Salad, part of a collection of Thanksgiving recipes. This makes an excellent sweet and tangy brocolli salad.
Monster Cookies
Recipe for Monster Cookies, part of a collection of Halloween recipes for Kids at About.com. These are monster-sized cookies are fun at Halloween.
Recipe for Monster Cookies, part of a collection of Halloween recipes for Kids at About.com. These are monster-sized cookies are fun at Halloween.
House of Lloyd
Other parent's successful home-based businesses - Christmas Around the World and House of Lloyds.
Other parent's successful home-based businesses - Christmas Around the World and House of Lloyds.
Hash Brown Casserole
Recipe for Hash Brown Casserole with Eggs, part of a collection of Christmas breakfast recipes. This recipe is perfect for a late Christmas morning brunch.
Recipe for Hash Brown Casserole with Eggs, part of a collection of Christmas breakfast recipes. This recipe is perfect for a late Christmas morning brunch.
Microwave Peanut Brittle
Recipe for Microwave Peanut Brittle, part of a collection of Christmas candy recipes. This variation of peanut brittle is made in your microwave.
Recipe for Microwave Peanut Brittle, part of a collection of Christmas candy recipes. This variation of peanut brittle is made in your microwave.
Benefits
Stay-at-Home Parents tell why it is important for them to stay home and raise their children.
Stay-at-Home Parents tell why it is important for them to stay home and raise their children.
Black Forest Cookies
Recipe for Black Forest Cookies; part of a collection of Christmas cookies and dessert recipes. Dried cherries make these chocolate cookies perfect for Christmas.
Recipe for Black Forest Cookies; part of a collection of Christmas cookies and dessert recipes. Dried cherries make these chocolate cookies perfect for Christmas.
Make a Homemade Floor and W...
A simple how to on making your own wall and floor cleaner.
A simple how to on making your own wall and floor cleaner.
Country Brunch Skillet
Recipe for Country Brunch Skillet, part of a collection of Christmas breakfast recipes. This breakfast casserole is made with hasbrowns, bacon, eggs and topped with cheese, perfect for Christmas brunch.
Recipe for Country Brunch Skillet, part of a collection of Christmas breakfast recipes. This breakfast casserole is made with hasbrowns, bacon, eggs and topped with cheese, perfect for Christmas brunch.
Dump Cake
Recipe for Cherry Pie/Pineapple Dump Cake, part of a collection of family cake mix recipes. This variation of a dump cake uses cherry pie filling and canned pineapple.
Recipe for Cherry Pie/Pineapple Dump Cake, part of a collection of family cake mix recipes. This variation of a dump cake uses cherry pie filling and canned pineapple.
No Bake Peanut Butter Logs
No Bake Peanut Butter Logs, part of a collection of family cookie and bar recipes. This recipe makes about 7 1/2 dozen cookies but they won't last long!
No Bake Peanut Butter Logs, part of a collection of family cookie and bar recipes. This recipe makes about 7 1/2 dozen cookies but they won't last long!
Mini Cheesecakes
Recipe for Mini Cheesecakes, part of a collection of Christmas cookie and dessert recipes. Great for the holidays, these are individual cheesecakes.
Recipe for Mini Cheesecakes, part of a collection of Christmas cookie and dessert recipes. Great for the holidays, these are individual cheesecakes.
Make Homemade Slime
Make your own homemade slime using white glue and borax.
Make your own homemade slime using white glue and borax.
Dirt Dessert
Recipe for Dirt Dessert, part of a collection of Halloween recipes for Kids at About.com. This is fun Halloween recipe that uses gummi worms and crushed oreo cookies.
Recipe for Dirt Dessert, part of a collection of Halloween recipes for Kids at About.com. This is fun Halloween recipe that uses gummi worms and crushed oreo cookies.
Monkey Bread
Recipe for Monkey Bread, part of a collection of family breads and rolls recipes. Your kids will love this easy and fun pull-apart bread recipe.
Recipe for Monkey Bread, part of a collection of family breads and rolls recipes. Your kids will love this easy and fun pull-apart bread recipe.
Quick Recipes
Quick dinner recipes saved from the stay-at-home parents forum.
Quick dinner recipes saved from the stay-at-home parents forum.
Homemade Bleu Cheese Dressing
Homemade Bleu Cheese Dressing, part of a collection of salad dressing recipes. This bleu cheese salad dressing is good on salads or as a dip for veggies or hot wings. Pictured
Homemade Bleu Cheese Dressing, part of a collection of salad dressing recipes. This bleu cheese salad dressing is good on salads or as a dip for veggies or hot wings. Pictured
Seven-Up Cake
Seven-Up Cake, part of a collection of family cake and dessert recipes. Seven Up makes this bundt cake moist and delicious.
Seven-Up Cake, part of a collection of family cake and dessert recipes. Seven Up makes this bundt cake moist and delicious.
Chocolate Mints
Recipe for Chocolate Mints, part of a collection of Christmas cookie and dessert recipes. These holiday cookies are topped with Andes Mint Candies.
Recipe for Chocolate Mints, part of a collection of Christmas cookie and dessert recipes. These holiday cookies are topped with Andes Mint Candies.
Easy Lemonade Pie
Easy Lemonade Pie, part of a collection of family pie recipes. Made with lemonade concentrate, this tangy pie is simple to make. Pictured.
Easy Lemonade Pie, part of a collection of family pie recipes. Made with lemonade concentrate, this tangy pie is simple to make. Pictured.
Dinner Rolls
Recipe for Dinner Rolls, part of a collection of family breads and rolls recipes. These rolls are a favorite of many of our readers and can be made in under two hours.
Recipe for Dinner Rolls, part of a collection of family breads and rolls recipes. These rolls are a favorite of many of our readers and can be made in under two hours.
Sausage Links
Recipe for Mini-Crescent Sausage Links, part of a collection of appetizer recipes. My kids absolutely love these easy appetizers, and they even enjoy helping me make them. They make 48 rolls, and they always go very quickly.
Recipe for Mini-Crescent Sausage Links, part of a collection of appetizer recipes. My kids absolutely love these easy appetizers, and they even enjoy helping me make them. They make 48 rolls, and they always go very quickly.
Filing Cabinets
Top picks for filing/file cabinets for your home-based business.
Top picks for filing/file cabinets for your home-based business.
Bathroom Organizers
Top picks for products to help keep your bathrooms organized.
Top picks for products to help keep your bathrooms organized.
Easy Tator Tot Casserole
Easy Tator Tot Casserole, part of a collection of quick main dish dinner recipes. This dinner in a dish will be ready to eat in less than half an hour.
Easy Tator Tot Casserole, part of a collection of quick main dish dinner recipes. This dinner in a dish will be ready to eat in less than half an hour.
Tin Roof Brownies
Recipe for Toffee, part of a collection of Christmas cookie and dessert recipes. This is a very easy Christmas dessert using boxed brownie mix.
Recipe for Toffee, part of a collection of Christmas cookie and dessert recipes. This is a very easy Christmas dessert using boxed brownie mix.
Both Work
Author Ric Edelman discusses the pros and the cons of both parents working outside of the home.
Author Ric Edelman discusses the pros and the cons of both parents working outside of the home.
WD-40
WD-40 is a lubricant and cleaner. Explore the many household uses of WD-40.
WD-40 is a lubricant and cleaner. Explore the many household uses of WD-40.
Bacon Wrapped Pineapple
Recipe for Bacon Wrapped Pineapple, part of a collection of Christmas appetizer recipes. These are very simple-to-make appetizers that are nice for your holiday guests or your family.
Recipe for Bacon Wrapped Pineapple, part of a collection of Christmas appetizer recipes. These are very simple-to-make appetizers that are nice for your holiday guests or your family.
Ham and Cheese Omelet
Ham and Cheese Omelet, part of a collection of sandwich maker recipes. This is a fast and easy way to make omelets for your family. Pictured.
Ham and Cheese Omelet, part of a collection of sandwich maker recipes. This is a fast and easy way to make omelets for your family. Pictured.
Grandma's Shepherds Pie
Grandma's Shepherds Pie, part of a collection of shepherds pie main dish dinner recipes. This easy version of shepherd's pie has corn; you can use ground beef or mild ground sausage.
Grandma's Shepherds Pie, part of a collection of shepherds pie main dish dinner recipes. This easy version of shepherd's pie has corn; you can use ground beef or mild ground sausage.
Budget Meals
Money-saving recipes for one-income families.
Money-saving recipes for one-income families.
Creamy Fruit Dip
Recipe for Easy, Creamy Fruit Dip, part of a collection of summertime dessert family recipes. My kids just love this creamy fruit dip made with marshmallow cream and cream cheese. It's great with cut-up watermelon, strawberries and cantaloupe.
Recipe for Easy, Creamy Fruit Dip, part of a collection of summertime dessert family recipes. My kids just love this creamy fruit dip made with marshmallow cream and cream cheese. It's great with cut-up watermelon, strawberries and cantaloupe.
Ants on a Log
Recipe for Ants on a Log, part of a collection of Halloween recipes for Kids at About.com.
Recipe for Ants on a Log, part of a collection of Halloween recipes for Kids at About.com.
French Apple Pie
French Apple Pie, part of a collection of family pie recipes. This is one of my favorite recipes for apple pie with it's brown sugar crumb topping. Pictured.
French Apple Pie, part of a collection of family pie recipes. This is one of my favorite recipes for apple pie with it's brown sugar crumb topping. Pictured.
No Bake Cookies
No Bake Cookies, part of a collection of family cookie and bar recipes. With cocoa, peanut butter and quick cooking oats, thes no-bake cookies are fast, easy and delicious.
No Bake Cookies, part of a collection of family cookie and bar recipes. With cocoa, peanut butter and quick cooking oats, thes no-bake cookies are fast, easy and delicious.
Soap Crayons
Recipe for Soap Crayons, recipes saved from the stay-at-home parents forum.
Recipe for Soap Crayons, recipes saved from the stay-at-home parents forum.
Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joes, part of a collection of quick main dish dinner recipes. I've tried so many different recipes for Sloppy Joes, and this one is my favorite with a sweet and tangy flavor. Pictured.
Sloppy Joes, part of a collection of quick main dish dinner recipes. I've tried so many different recipes for Sloppy Joes, and this one is my favorite with a sweet and tangy flavor. Pictured.
Sausage Casserole
Recipe for Sausage Casserole, part of a collection of Christmas breakfast recipes. You make this breakfast casserole the night before and just stick it into the over Christmas morning.
Recipe for Sausage Casserole, part of a collection of Christmas breakfast recipes. You make this breakfast casserole the night before and just stick it into the over Christmas morning.
Better than Sex Cake
Better than Sex Cake, part of a collection of family cake and dessert recipes. This is a rich and delicious cake made with caramel, toffee chips and Cool Whip.
Better than Sex Cake, part of a collection of family cake and dessert recipes. This is a rich and delicious cake made with caramel, toffee chips and Cool Whip.
Kids' Rooms Organizers
My top picks for kids' rooms organizers, including toy storage, clothes organizers and stuffed animal nets.
My top picks for kids' rooms organizers, including toy storage, clothes organizers and stuffed animal nets.
Avon
Guest writer Amanda tells about her home-based business experience as an Avon Representative, and how she organizes her busy days.
Guest writer Amanda tells about her home-based business experience as an Avon Representative, and how she organizes her busy days.
Caldo De Res (Beef Soup)
Caldo De Res (Beef Soup), part of a collection of homemade soup and stew recipes. You can use either a chuck roast or beef neck bones for this soup.
Caldo De Res (Beef Soup), part of a collection of homemade soup and stew recipes. You can use either a chuck roast or beef neck bones for this soup.
Swiffer WetJet
Have you been thinking about buying a Swiffer WetJet for your floors? Read my review of the Swiffer WetJet before you buy.
Have you been thinking about buying a Swiffer WetJet for your floors? Read my review of the Swiffer WetJet before you buy.
Home Cleaners
Instead of buying expensive household cleaners, you can try these alternate products that you probably already have at home. Here are the top picks for alternate home cleaners to keep your house naturally clean. Includes baking soda, vinegar, borax, bleach and WD-40.
Instead of buying expensive household cleaners, you can try these alternate products that you probably already have at home. Here are the top picks for alternate home cleaners to keep your house naturally clean. Includes baking soda, vinegar, borax, bleach and WD-40.
Easy Slow Cooker Chicken
Easy Slow Cooker Chicken, part of a collection of chicken slow cooker and Crockpot recipes. All you need is some white cooking wine, cream of mushroom soup, onion and chicken for this easy-to-make main dish meal.
Easy Slow Cooker Chicken, part of a collection of chicken slow cooker and Crockpot recipes. All you need is some white cooking wine, cream of mushroom soup, onion and chicken for this easy-to-make main dish meal.
BBQ Chicken Wings
Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Wings, part of a collection of chicken slow cooker and Crockpot recipes. BBQ sauce, cayenne pepper, and chicken wings are all you need to make these easy hot wings.
Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Wings, part of a collection of chicken slow cooker and Crockpot recipes. BBQ sauce, cayenne pepper, and chicken wings are all you need to make these easy hot wings.
Surprise Cookies
These delicious Christmas cookies have a surprise white chocolate center.
These delicious Christmas cookies have a surprise white chocolate center.
Bubble Bath
Recipe for Bubble Bath, recipes saved from the stay-at-home parents forum.
Recipe for Bubble Bath, recipes saved from the stay-at-home parents forum.
Sweet Potato Casserole
Sweet Potato Casserole, part of a collection of Thanksgiving recipes. Mashed sweet potatoes, sweetened with sugar and seasoned with nutmeg and cinnamon, are the key ingredients in this delicious Thanksgiving dish.
Sweet Potato Casserole, part of a collection of Thanksgiving recipes. Mashed sweet potatoes, sweetened with sugar and seasoned with nutmeg and cinnamon, are the key ingredients in this delicious Thanksgiving dish.
Apple Pie
Apple Pie With Crumb Topping, part of a collection of family pie recipes. This delicious apple pie has a soft and sweet crumb topping.
Apple Pie With Crumb Topping, part of a collection of family pie recipes. This delicious apple pie has a soft and sweet crumb topping.
Clean a Microwave Oven
A simple how to on cleaning a microwave oven.
A simple how to on cleaning a microwave oven.
Remove Gum From Carpets
A simple how to on removing gum from carpets.
A simple how to on removing gum from carpets.
Choc. Peanut Butter Cookies
Recipe for Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies, part of a collection of family cake mix recipes. Made with devil's food cake mix, peanut butter and peanut butter chips, these are easy and very good.
Recipe for Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies, part of a collection of family cake mix recipes. Made with devil's food cake mix, peanut butter and peanut butter chips, these are easy and very good.
Language
Susan du Plessis discusses steps to take to help develop language skills in young children.
Susan du Plessis discusses steps to take to help develop language skills in young children.
English Muffin Pizzas
English Muffin Pizzas, part of a collection of snacks for kids recipes. My sons love pizza, and they really enjoy these mini pizzas because they are ready so quickly.
English Muffin Pizzas, part of a collection of snacks for kids recipes. My sons love pizza, and they really enjoy these mini pizzas because they are ready so quickly.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Grilled Cheese Sandwich, part of a collection of sandwich maker recipes. Here's how to make a basic grilled cheese sandwich in your sandwich maker. You can add thinly sliced ham if you want. Pictured.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich, part of a collection of sandwich maker recipes. Here's how to make a basic grilled cheese sandwich in your sandwich maker. You can add thinly sliced ham if you want. Pictured.
Homemade Bread
Recipe for Homemade Bread, part of a collection of family breads and rolls recipes. This basic bread recipe can be baked in loaves or as cinnamon rolls.
Recipe for Homemade Bread, part of a collection of family breads and rolls recipes. This basic bread recipe can be baked in loaves or as cinnamon rolls.