Tuition Infographic Shows Costs, Risks of Student Loans
Okay. So this will offend or at least irritate some people: I am opposed to my boys taking out loans to pay for college. I'm not ruling out the possibility completely, but I certainly intend to do my very best to avoid them going into debt for school. Did you know...
5 Pool Safety Tips for Babysitters
Once in a while I have a conflict in my schedule, and can’t be there with the family during pool time. Rather than deny my kids the fun of being in the pool, I will call in a babysitter. A family down the street has a young daughter who is super responsible (she’s a...
Innovative Bedding Could Make Managing Kids’ Sheets Easier
I was contacted recently by Nate Bradshaw, on behalf of the StayMade bedding system for kids. As Nate reminded me, there are several difficulties that parents face with kids' beds. First, just keeping the bed made. Who among us hasn't had the "make your bed"...
Back to School Time: Shopping for Kids on a Budget
Every family needs to buy some supplies before kids go back to school each year. This can start to become expensive especially for growing children who regularly need new clothes and shoes. Shopping on a tight budget is not always easy. There are a few tips that will...
Moms: What is Your Time Worth?
We've all heard estimates of what Moms would earn if they added up all the work they do for the family. Here's an infographic with some updated figures, as well as a survey on what moms think about their own worth. This infographic was created by Credit Card Insider,...
Building A Better Student: Sherpa
Over the past few years the pop culture industry - and believe me, it’s a massive industry - has breathlessly reported the various stumbles from the celebrity world. Recently a young starlet found herself in an endless loop of bad behavior, and - following the...
It’s Almost Monday! Whatcha Giving Away?
Well Heroes, the last two weeks have been ROUGH, technologically speaking. You may have visited here and seen the site completely offline, as happened at least 3 separate times. Then there were all the days when the connection was up...and down...and up...and down......
Important Variables of Home Construction for Parents to Consider
Every once in a while we decide to change the place in which we live. This could be due to various factors – work change, different conditions, a significant income of money, and a new family amongst many other reasons. Of course, most people will decide to buy a...
5 Tips to Avoid GPS Distraction While Driving
Everyone knows about the dangers that come with texting while driving. But what about devices that are meant for the car? GPS systems are specifically designed for in-vehicle use, and yet, they present major hazards to the driver. According to a study by the Virginia...
5 Home Improvements That Make Your Family Safer
Some home improvements don't just make your house look better, they also make it a safer place for your family and your belongings. If you're rolling up your sleeves to start the next project, consider some of these improvements that make your home better looking and...