Stay-at-Home Parents: Most Popular Articles

Carpet Steam Cleaners
Top picks for carpet steam cleaners, including Hoover Steamvac and Bissell.

Quick Recipes
Quick dinner recipes saved from the stay-at-home parents forum.

Borax
Borax is a laundry booster and multi-purpose cleaner. Explore the many household cleaning uses of Borax.

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.

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.

Buy a Carpet Steam Cleaner
What you need to know before you buy a carpet steam cleaner.

Year Round School
Find out how our family feels about Year-Round School.

Broccoli Salad
Recipe for Broccoli Salad, part of a collection of Thanksgiving recipes. This makes an excellent sweet and tangy brocolli salad.

Play Kitchens
Top picks for play kitchens for kids.

Playhouses For Kids
Top picks for full sized toy playhouses for your children.

Swimming Pool
A review of the Intex Easy Set swimming pool, a fun and easy to set up backyard pool for your entire family.

Remove Ink Stains From Clothes
A simple how to on removing ink stains from clothes.

Bagless Upright Vacuum Clea...
Top picks for bagless upright vacuum cleaners, including Eureka, Hoover, Fantom Fury and the Dirt Devil.

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.

Ice Cream Maker
Here are instructions on how to use your Rival electric ice cream maker.

Clean a Coffee Maker
a simple how to on cleaning a coffee maker.

Hoover SteamVac
A summary review of the Hoover SteamVac Plus, carpet cleaner.

No-Bake Dessert Recipes
Here are some of my favorite no-bake dessert recipes.

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.

Simple Meatloaf
Simple Meatloaf, part of a collection of meatloaf main dish dinner recipes. This is a basic meatloaf recipe.

Crayon Stains
A simple how-to for cleaning crayon stains on clothes.

Both Work
How much will you really make by going to work.

Vanilla Ice Cream
This is a recipe for homemade vanilla ice cream for your ice cream maker.

Three Step Cleaning
Here's a 3-step solution to help you quickly and easily clean your house.

Build-A-Bear Workshop
Build-A-Bear Workshop launches a partnership with the NBA and WNBA as it introduces a line of new bear-size apparel beginning September 20. The assortment will include official NBA and WNBA uniforms.

Cornice Board
An inexpensive window treatment you can make yourself. Detailed instructions and pictures of a homemade cornice board for your windows.

Kill Cockroaches in Your Home
Here's how to make your own, homemade roach killer with borax and powdered sugar.

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.

WD-40
WD-40 is a lubricant and cleaner. Explore the many household uses of WD-40.

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.

Canister Vacuum Cleaners
Top picks for canister vacuum cleaners.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Baking Soda
The many household cleaning uses of baking soda.

Computer Desk Corner Units
Top picks for computer desk corner unit for your home-based business.

Chicken Brocolli Rice
Chicken Brocolli Rice, part of a collection of quick main dish dinner recipes. This is so quick and easy because you can use canned chicken.

Budget Meals
Money-saving recipes for one-income families.

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.

Household Uses for WD-40
WD-40 is a lubricant and cleaner. Explore the many household uses of WD-40 including crayon, adhesive, and grease removal.

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.

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.

Easy Cubed Steak
Easy Cubed Steak, part of a collection of quick main dish dinner recipes. Here's an easy to bake cube steaks.

Pasta Cheese Casserole
Pasta Cheese Casserole, part of a collection of quick main dish dinner recipes. This meatless casserole can be served with garlic bread and salad for a complete meal.

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.

Ground Beef and Rice Casserole
Ground Beef and Rice Casserole, part of a collection of quick main dish dinner recipes. Made with Rice-a-Roni and ground beef, this dish is ready in no time.

Amish Friendship Bread
Recipe for Amish Friendship Bread, recipes saved from the stay-at-home parents forum.

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.

Clothes Dryer Drum
A simple how-to for cleaning crayon stains from inside your clothes dryer.

Hashbrown Casserole
Hashbrown Casserole, part of a collection of quick main dish dinner recipes. Boxed hashbrowns and ground beef are the key ingredients in this easy meal.

Bookcases for Kids
These are my top picks for bookcases and bookshelves to help your kids keep their books organized.

Salt Dough
Recipe for Salt Dough, recipes saved from the stay-at-home parents forum.

Ants on a Log
Recipe for Ants on a Log, part of a collection of Halloween recipes for Kids at About.com.

The Inside Scoop:
Everything you need to know about laundry, from getting stains out to choosing the right water temperature.

Make a Homemade Floor and W...
A simple how to on making your own wall and floor cleaner.

Sandwich Maker Recipes
Beyond grilled cheese; sandwich maker recipes.

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.

Babies and Toddlers
Raising kids can be quite expensive. To help you save money on your baby and toddler expenses, here are the top frugal tips submitted by other parents.

Upright Vacuum
What you need to know before you buy an upright vacuum cleaner.

Money Saving Tips
Money saving tips submitted by other parents to help you stay within your monthly budget.

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.

Express Jambalaya
Express Jambalaya, part of a collection of quick main dish dinner recipes. Love Jambalaya but don't want to spend hours preparing it? Then try this quick and tasty version.

The Cost of Working - Calculator
How much will you really make by going to work.

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.

Student Desks
Top picks for student desks for your children's rooms.

Bissell Powerforce
Read my review of the Bissell Powerforce Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner, an affordable vacuum cleaner with many extra features.

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.

Benefits
Stay-at-Home Parents tell why it is important for them to stay home and raise their children.

Daycare Provider
Need some extra income? Learn all about my experience as a Daycare Provider.

Remove Candle Wax From Carpets
A simple how to on removing candle wax from carpet.

Chicken Enchiladas
Chicken Enchiladas, part of a collection of quick main dish dinner recipes. This dish is microwaved, so it's done in a hurry.

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.

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.

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.

Camping Recipes
Camping Recipes, part of a collection of recipes for kids.

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

Quick Goulash
Quick Goulash, part of a collection of quick main dish dinner recipes. In a hurry for dinner? This recipe uses macaroni, cheese, and ground beef for a fast meal.

From Two Incomes To One
Tips to help you go from a two income to a one-income family.

Envelope Stuffing
Frequently Asked Quesions on starting a home-based business - envelope stuffing.

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.

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.

Budget Meals
Money-saving recipes for one-income families.

Ice Cream
Recipe for Homemade Ice Cream in a Coffee Can, part of a collection of family camping recipes. I've made this homemade ice cream several times while camping and the kids love making it and eating it.

Can Tomatoes
How to Can Tomatoes, part of a collection of favorite tomato recipes.

Tex Mex
These Tex Mex recipes will help your family celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

Housekeeping Toys for Kids
These fun housecleaning toys will let your kids pretend to be little housekeepers. Here are some of my favorite household toys for your children.

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.

Make Homemade Slime
Make your own homemade slime using white glue and borax.

Frugal Tips
Money saving and frugal tips submitted by our readers.

Pool Safety
These rules will help keep your family safe while swimming.

Rocky Roads
Rocky Roads, part of a collection of snacks for kids recipes. These delicious snacks feature peanuts, marshmallows and chocolate chips.

Avon
Guest writer Amanda tells about her home-based business experience as an Avon Representative, and how she organizes her busy days.

Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes, part of a collection of family cake and dessert recipes. These cupcakes are fun and easy to make. And the best part is there's no paper cup to throw away, so they are great for family camping or picnics.

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.

Rocky Road Ice Cream
Make your own rocky road ice cream with miniature marshmallows and nuts in your electric ice cream maker.

Get The Day Off To A Good S...
Breakfast is an important meal for your children. Here are some quick, easy breakfast ideas for those busy mornings.

One Income
The Internet is full of helpful financial sites for one-income families. Let's explore some of the better sites.

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.

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.

Make Homemade Scouring Powder
Baking soda and borax, mixed with hot water, can make a great natural scouring powder perfect for your kitchen and bathroom.

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.

Clean a Microwave Oven
A simple how to on cleaning a microwave oven.

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.

Remove Adhesive Residue
How to remove adhesive residue from household surfaces using WD-40.

Rival Ice Cream Maker
A review of the Rival Ice Cream Maker; make your family fresh, tasty ice cream at home.

Kids' Rooms Organizers
My top picks for kids' rooms organizers, including toy storage, clothes organizers and stuffed animal nets.

Bubble Bath
Recipe for Bubble Bath, recipes saved from the stay-at-home parents forum.

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.

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.

Happy Mother's Day!
What I would really like for Mother's Day, and links to Mother's Day sites.

Happy Mother's Day
Find out about my dream Mother's Day gift, and links to Mother's Day sites.

Snow Cones
Snow Cones, part of a collection of snacks for kids recipes. This homemade snow cone recipe can be used with shaved ice or, if you have one, with your snow cone maker.

Success Stories
Learn about other parent's home-based businesses.

Business Scams
Learn how to avoid scams when starting a home-based business.

Strawberry Pretzel Cake
Strawberry Pretzel Cake, part of a collection of family cake and dessert recipes. Strawberry Pretzel Cake is an unusual recipe that has a pretzel crust and is delicious.

Bathroom Organizers
Top picks for products to help keep your bathrooms organized.

Baking Soda Cleaning Tips
Baking soda cleaning tips.

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.

Apple Pizza Dessert
Leaning Tower Pizzas, part of a collection of snacks for kids recipes. Cream cheese, apples, sugar and cinnamon make this a delicious pizza snack for your children.

Toy Tools for Kids
Here are some of my favorite toy tools and workbench accessory toys for your children.

Coleslaw Dressing
Coleslaw Dressing, part of a collection of salad dressing recipes. Mix this dressing with shredded cabbage for homemade coleslaw.

Cheerio Bars
Cheerio Bars, part of a collection of snacks for kids recipes. Cheerio Bars are delicious snacks with peanuts, cheerios and honey.

Nanny
The issues involved with the Nanny Murder Case.

Swiffer WetJet
Have you been thinking about buying a Swiffer WetJet for your floors? Read my review of the Swiffer WetJet before you buy.

Freeze Your Milk
Other parents share their tips for saving money at the grocery store. Here's a tip for saving money by freezing the milk you buy.

Crispix Bars
Crispix Bars, part of a collection of snacks for kids recipes. Crispix Bars are a delicious snack made with cereal and peanut butter.

Toilet Bowl Stains
What's the best way to remove stubborn stains from toilets? The first thing to do is to empty the bowl of most of its water using one of three methods.

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.

Costumes
Fast, easy and cheap Halloween costumes you can make for your children.

Spelling Games
These spelling games can be used by parents, or teachers, to reinforce spelling in children. Great for homeschoolers.

Business Index
Index of home-based businesses, arranged by business category.

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.

Remove Gum From Carpets
A simple how to on removing gum from carpets.

Electric Can Openers
Top picks for electric can openers for your kitchen.

Sausage and Peppers
Sausage and Peppers, part of a collection of quick main dish dinner recipes. Just saute some sweet sausage with vegetables and serve it over hot cooked ziti with this easy recipe.

Recycle Cans
Other parents share their money saving tips. Let your kids make some extra money by recycling cans.

Kitchen Organizers
Top products to help you organize your kitchen and keep them clutter free.

Loss Leaders
Other parents share their tips for saving money at the grocery store. Here's a tip for saving money by stocking up on loss leaders at the grocery store.

Kitchen Gadgets
Top picks for different kitchen gadgets including sandwich makers, salad shooters, electric knives and electric ice cream makers.

Computer Desks
Top picks for computer desks for your home-based business.

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.

Cleaning a Bathtub
Other parents share their money saving tips. Can't get your bathtub clean? Here's a tip that is inexpensive and really works.

Peanut Butter Goo
Peanut Butter Goo, part of a collection of snacks for kids recipes. This is a gooey, healthy snack made with peanut butter, yogurt, cereal and coconut.

Boston Cream Pie
Recipe for Boston Cream Pie, part of a collection of family cake mix recipes. Although it's called a pie, this is actually more of a cake. This easy adaptation of the classic Boston Cream Pie is made with yellow cake mix, ready-to-serve pudding, and canned chocolate frosting.

Hershey#146;s Homemade Choc...
Recipes for Hershey’s Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream. Includes directions for 3, 6 and twelve servings, along with nutritional information.

Better than Sex Cake- Recipes For Families
Recipe for Better than Sex Cake, part of a collection of frugal recipes from our forum.

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.

Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Recipe for Chicken Enchilada Casserole, part of a collection of Tex-Mex recipes. Chicken enchilada casserole is so tasty and creamy, and makes a large amount for leftovers.

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.