Throw an Excellent Backyard Birthday Party
The summer season brings a grand new freshness to the air. The days become both lazy and busy at the same time, the evenings are golden moments that meander into breezy, cool nights and warm memories stir up feelings of childhood. Summer belongs to kids. Birthday...
Happy 4th of July, Heroes! Have Fun Today
Happy 4th of July, everyone. And a special thank you to all service men and women who give so much to guarantee the freedom and blessings of the rest of us. Words are not enough. I hope you have a safe holiday, and a fun one as well. Here is an interesting infographic...
MGA Teams up With City of Hope to Fight Cancer
Hey Heroes! I have 4 awesome dolls to give away, and I'm so excited. See the video below for details. Here's a closer look at the dolls. I have 4 of them available, and will send them to the winners. I think it's so sweet to create a doll like this! What a great...
Invest in Life Insurance for Your Stay-at-Home-Spouse
Tired, frustrated and discouraged, housewives sometimes caution their husbands, “If you had to pay for all I do, you could not afford me.” More than just impassioned rhetoric, housewives’ cautions rest on reliable statistics, and they add to the urgency of providing...
Teach Em’ Tech Early On!
Until recently, technology (and particularly mobile technology) was reserved for adults only. But then phones turned into entertainment centers, and keyboard-free electronic tablets became portable game centers and movie theaters for even the tiniest toddlers. In...
Let’s Eat Healthy This 4th of July
So, the good folks at DietDiva.com made a snappy looking infographic for us for the 4th of July. Except for the depressing part where they tell you that a hamburger can be 750 calories (I had no idea!!!), it's super good looking. And helpful. And I think I'll just...
How Safe Is Your Child at Home?
The great philosopher Eeyore sagely said of accidents, “You’re never having them until you’re having them,” and Eeyore’s friend Tigger was colored day-glow orange as a safety precaution. Protect both your little and your big kids by routinely patrolling your happy...
Keeping An Eye on Kids Through Home Safety Systems
As parents one of our most important jobs is to keep our children safe. Keeping them safe means different things at different ages. When they are babies and small children we use safety gates, car seats, toilet latches, and life jackets. As they grow the ways in...
School’s Out. What Now? Three Wallet-Friendly Activities to do With Your Kids
Remember when you were a kid and June came? School let out and you were on your own. Your mom told you to “use your imagination” and “find something to do.” You did – for a few weeks. Then boredom set in. But at least once a summer, your parents probably arranged...
Putting Together A Family Budget
Whether financial times are tough or not, developing a family budget is a great way to plan where your money will go and decrease the chance that you'll dig yourself into a hole of debt. When you have a budget, you’ve thought out in advance where you’ll need to spend...