Redesigning your bathroom is one thing. Redesigning your bathroom when you’ve got small children is something else entirely. Families who plan on remodeling need to consider that young children won’t stay small forever, but while they’re growing they also tend to be rough on objects around the house. As such, special accommodations should be made to ensure that your bathroom is safe enough for your children but also useful enough for adults. Here are a few tricks you can use to guarantee…

Let’s get one thing straight here. I am by no means a “PETA Parent.” I eat meat. I wear leather. I drive a Ford Ranger because a Prius stinks at hauling antique vanities. However, I do believe that people should take some responsibility for their impact on the environment.  That’s why my family actively recycles, grows our own vegetables and composts our trash.  We only get one earth, after all.

This is value my husband and I have been actively trying to instill in our children. We…

It’s not uncommon for parents to decide that they’re better suited to a home office than a cubicle somewhere downtown. Working from home gives you a chance to spend more time with your kids while earning a stable living at the same time.  It also happens to be the perfect excuse to become an entrepreneur and start the business you’ve always dreamed of owning.

However, being an entrepreneur isn’t all board meetings and Christmas bonuses. There’s a lot of work involved in setting up a…

There comes a time for every growing family when that four-door subcompact isn’t going to cut it anymore. You need a vehicle that’s bigger, safer, and more suited to the needs of a family driver. However, with so many different models of SUVs, minivans and full-sized sedans to choose from, picking out the perfect new car for your family can get pretty…

Five years ago, the major debate regarding cell phones and children was “should my child have one or not?” Now, the landscape has changed. Cell phones have become mandatory for the American lifestyle, nearly every citizen from all walks of life has one, and the question is no longer “should your child have a cell phone” but “what kind of cell phone should I get for my…

Of all the get-rich-quick schemes concocted by America’s children, perhaps none is so beloved as the lemonade stand. For more than 100 years, this tried and true business venture has provided thousands of children with a valuable lesson in entrepreneurism and the value of a dollar. And while lemonade stands might not be as prominent today as they were back in the old days, they can still be…

In a perfect world, money would grow on that oak tree in your front yard. You would never need to worry about saving for college, paying off your mortgage or even finding a spare $20 bill for your daughter to take with her to the movies. However, this isn’t a perfect world, and in order to juggle all of the expenses faced by your household you need to set a budget.

Unfortunately, far too many families assume that budgets are too difficult to set up and follow to be worth their time.…

Nothing brings people together quite like a fundraiser. Hosting one of these events is a great way to get together with your friends, loved ones and fellow parents to raise money for a good cause. In my case, I enjoy organizing fundraisers because it gives me a chance to meet new parents while raising money for my daughters’ school.

While organizing a fundraiser might seem like a task suited only for someone with too much time and money on their hands, putting together one of these…

Kids grow up so fast. Right now your baby may just be learning how to crawl, but before you know it he or she will be graduating from high school and headed off to college – and if you don’t have any money saved up to cover tuition, that could spell trouble.  Higher education is more expensive than ever these days, and if your child is forced to finance their degree on loans…

Nothing can really prepare you for being a mother. However, given the amount of advice available to people with kids these days, you might be inclined to think otherwise. There are millions of answers for women floating around the internet, and everyone from your grandmother to your next…

Maybe you’re tired of the family computer being turned into a Facebook and book report machine. Maybe your child finally got that 4.0 cumulative GPA you talked about and now they want to collect on their bribe. Whatever the reason, you’ve suddenly found yourself on the market for a new laptop computer.  Welcome to the club.

Picking out the perfect laptop for your kid is all about finding a balance. You don’t want to invest in a top-end machine that your child is likely to underuse and…

One thing nobody ever tells you about having kids is that you're going to accumulate a veritable mountain of stuff. There is literally stuff all over my house - toys, school supplies, old clothes. There is so much stuff that my family barely has room to breathe. So, to remedy this situation, my husband and I decided to host a yard sale.

It was a stressful afternoon, to say the least – especially considering it’s right after the holidays – but thankfully by the end of the day we had…

If you’re looking for a fun and educational way to bond with your kids, you should really consider introducing them to the wonderful – and useful – world of DIY. By doing projects with them such as building a bird house and fixing a sink, you’ll be able to teach them basic home improvement skills that will come in handy later on in life. For example, here are some awesome…

Actions speak louder than words, and this holiday season they can also speak louder than gifts as well.  That’s something I’ve taken to heart in recent years. Working with a limited budget, I realized I could put my DIY skills to use and give my family home improvement projects instead.

 It’s a little off the beaten path, but we’ve come to really treasure these kind of holiday projects.  They give my children, my husband and I a chance to bond and while making our home more…