The Beam Toothbrush Helps Parents Monitor, Reward Toothbrushing
It was bound to happen sooner or later, Heroes. There is now such a thing as an app-connected toothbrush to help you get your kids to have better dental hygiene. Amazing, really. When you buy the Beam Toothbrush, you also download and install the free app to your...
Pack and Plan to Keep Your Family Eating Healthy
One of the challenges we all face is how to keep our kids and family eating healthy, especially for those of us always on the go. Here are some tips we have found that can make staying fit and healthy fun and convenient: 1. Start the day right. When you know you are...
Healthy Couponing for Families
People sometimes associate coupons with processed, junky foods. But by using coupons creatively and planning, you can feed your family healthy meals on a frugal budget. Buying organic means you are buying fresh, preservative-free food, which means the shelf life is...
Survey Shows How Families Plan Vacations
Howdy Heroes! Have you gone on vacation this year? After several years of staying close to home, the fam and I actually went on two trips in 2013. Both were terrific. We just got back from the second one 2 days ago. My grandfather was a Lt. Col. in the Air Force. He...
The Sex Talk by Joanna Hyatt Offers Amazing Advice to Parents of Teens
It’s gotten fairly common over the years for product review requests to show up in my inbox. Without overinflating my importance to the planet, I do take those requests seriously and do my best to look at the items carefully. I’m also careful about exactly what...
Tips to Raise Thoughtful Kids
First things first, kids are not born thoughtful. They are born selfish and self-centered. You must teach them to be thoughtful. Now, don’t get me wrong. I know there are many children who are easy going and much easier to teach than others. I have two children of my...
Give Away Linky: I Remembered Edition!
Oh, my goodness. It was at least Tuesday of last week before I even remembered that I had a giveaway linky on this site. Then I realized that I hadn't published it. Oops! So sorry. There was lots going on, and with a schedule change at the end of school, I just got...
Apartment-Hunting Tips: How to Avoid Moving your Family to a Nightmare Rental
It's a fact of life: finding a perfect apartment for your family is nearly impossible. Compromises are inevitable – like settling for a smaller apartment in order to live in the best neighborhood. But when it comes to the functionality, comfort and safety of a new...
How to Have Home Security on a Budget
If you've ever felt envious of the kind of home security systems with multiple cameras viewed from one flat screen inside the home, you don't have to be anymore. You can get home security systems on a budget and enjoy a sense of security. Even if your home security...
How to Keep Your Kids Busy on a Rainy Day
With school nearly out and summer almost in session, finding activities to keep your children busy on a sunny day can be a challenge. On a rainy day, it's a miracle. Rather than playing video games and watching cartoons, spend some quality time making art with your...