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DIY Confetti Eggs: Fun Twist for Any Easter Egg Hunt

Ever dreamed of cracking an egg over a certain someone’s head? Well, here’s your chance to do it without any unpleasant repercussions. Make some Confetti

Create a Family Movie & MYO Pizza Night that Begs an Encore Performance

Looking for a little family time? Try luring everyone in for an evening with a movie and make-your-own pizza night. All it takes is a

Video DIY: How to Make Kid-Friendly Christmas Tabletop Tree Decor

Here’s an easy How-To for Christmas tabletop tree decor that sparkles – and holds up to busy kids! With a few foam cones and some colorful

Fave! TV Straps Protect Children From a Deadly Home Hazard

It’s a tragedy that’s surprisingly common. A child reaching for something as mundane as a juice box pulls a heavy television over, is caught underneath,

Video DIY: Spooktacular Ideas for Kid-Friendly Halloween Decor

Check out these kid-friendly Halloween decor tips and video how-to’s for dressing up mantles, tabletops, and shadowy nooks and crannies — plus some KidSmart ways

Home Alone with a Banana Pudding… a Recipe with a Confession

Despite the title, I am not right now at home, alone, with a banana pudding. If I were I’d be home alone, but the banana

Video DIY: DIY Recipe Binders Make a Great Mom’s Day Gift

If you have a Mom who loves to cook, collect recipes and try new dishes, then a customized recipe binder or recipe box might be a

Fave! Countertop Composters – An Easy First Step in Cutting Household Waste

I admit I’m not likely to be the greenest gal in the crowd, but I try to do my part. So I’m always thrilled to find products that make “doing

Faves! Plastic Dishes and Glasses Made in the USA

In the age of endless imports filling store shelves, it may surprise (even shock?) you to know that yes, there are still a few things being

Quick Tips for Keeping Kid’s Rooms Organized and Looking Good

If you have more than one child sharing a bedroom — or are just plain short on space (and who isn’t these days?) — here

Video DIY: How to Make Custom Recipe Binders & Card Boxes

Recipe binders are a great way to organize all of those clipped recipes from magazines, recipe printouts, and cards all in one convenient go-to cookbook. Customized recipe binders

Video DIY: Kid-Friendly Halloween Decorating Tips and Centerpiece

Here are some kid-friendly Halloween decorating tips and centerpiece ideas that add creepy crawly fun to homes… even those with busy kids. Best of all, we

It’s Fire Prevention Week – How to Keep Your Family Safe

Fire Prevention week is a great reminder to change the batteries in fire alarms and brush up on fire safety basics with the kids. In

Video DIY: Sensible Scents – A Look at Kid Safe Air Fresheners for Busy Homes

What Mom doesn’t want a fresh-smelling house? If you’ve been down the air freshener aisle at the grocery store lately, you’ve seen that air fresheners

School Days… Back-to-School Safety Tips Can Help Prevent Accidents and Injuries

Safety issues can easily take a backseat amid the rush to stock up on fresh school supplies and fall’s hottest elementary-school fashions. But you might be

Make “Big” Kids’ Rooms Safer in 5 Easy Steps

As little ones grow out of toddlerhood it’s natural for parents to breathe easier when it comes to childproofing. Baby gates come down and cabinet

Safe Holiday Home Decorating Ideas for Busy Families

Armed with a few safety precautions, decorating alternatives, and a dash of creativity, parents can create fun, worry and hazard-free holiday homes for all to

DIY Falling Leaves Thanksgiving Wreath in Fall Hues

This richly colored Thanksgiving wreath is so easy to make, I actually pulled it together one Thanksgiving morning when I realized I didn’t have a door decoration

Fave! Collapsible Bowls and Carriers Make the Most of Kitchen Storage

Cooks everywhere, especially those of you navigating tight kitchens, prepare to rejoice! A new generation of space-saving collapsible kitchen tools has arrived to make even

Summer Fun Strategies for Working Parents

Managing busy summertime work and play schedules can be hectic — sometimes downright stressful — for even the most organized among us. How will you

Fave! Organized Grocery Shopping and Meal Planning for the Free-Spirited

Believe me, if I can create a manageable method for grocery shopping, and stick to it, there’s hope for all freestyle grocery shoppers out there!

Tips to Keep Dishwasher-Safe Plastic Glasses Looking Good

Oh, the promise a plastic glass labeled “top rack dishwasher-safe” holds! Carefree kitchens with drinkware that’s not only unbreakable, but dishwasher-friendly. But anyone with a

Four Quick & Easy Kitchen Organization Tips for Holiday Entertaining

With a little planning, a quick clean out and some handy tools made to work in tight spaces, busy cooks can make the most of

Six Budget-Stretching Shopping Tips for Online Bargain Hunters

The internet is known for great deals – especially for those armed with the savvy and strategies to make the most of every dollar spent.

Stay on Budget with a Babyproofing Plan

From diapers to formula, not to mention all the other “stuff,” parents can quickly find themselves spending a good amount of money on little ones’

Childproofing Checklist: Baby Safety “Gotta-Do” Areas

Shop Smart! Print the DIY Childproofing Checklist before you hit the stores. Visited a baby superstore lately? You’ll agree there are ALOT of childproofing products

Childproofing Checklist: Baby Safety Gates 101

Baby safety gates are effective barriers in many areas of the home and come in a variety of designs to meet different needs. Selecting the

Five Easy – Even Effortless – Ways to Reduce Household Waste

As I begin this entry — a look at five easy ways to reduce household waste without even realizing it — I wonder if readers

Storage Strategies for Busy Family Homes

It’s just common sense — and for parents, common knowledge — that storage needs multiply rapidly when children arrive. So what’s a style-sensitive parent to

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