Blogs & Tips

Having trouble finding unique baby shower favors for a special baby shower?  Click over to Beaucoup.  They offer a huge collection of personalized and unique party favors for baby showers and other special

I have loved to watch People's Court for over 25 years. The other day the new judge, Marilyn Milian, said something that has been ringing in my ears with simple, plain truth, so I thought I'd share

Babycenter.com is a great website that can be used from pre-conception to well after birth!  If you sign up (free), you can get a week by week update on how your baby is developing in utero.  When your

Need a contractor, handyman, landscaper, mechanic, dog walker, or another service company but are not sure who to call? Are you new to an area and need a plumber? Did you buy your first house and now you need a

If you have an introverted child and are trying to better understand their behavior, I recommend The Shyness Breakthrough by Bernardo Carducci. He offers strategies for working with your child so that she is “successfu

I like stocking up on cards and gift wrapping stuff from Current catalog, so I’m not running out later and paying more at the card store.  They also have cute small gifts and decorative items.

I order a lot of our address labels from Colorful Images.  They have all kinds of designs, and fun holiday ones.

I got some Dyzolv Spot Cleaner when I purchased my Dyson vaccuum, and it is absolutely magic. Stains literally disappear before your very eyes. This works on set in stains as well as fresh. I had some cat urine

I love Fels Naptha!  Want to get blueberries out of that favorite shirt?  Worried about the mystery spill on the carpet?  Or wondering how to best remove any visible reminders of an explosive diaper? 

I had been getting my photo albums from Exposures, which is a very nice website for albums and frames and other photo items, but is on the pricey side.  Then I found these photo albums at Target that are very

Check out CatChannel.com and DogChannel.com for information, articles, advertisements for great products, virtual cat and dog shows, contests, discussion boards, medical advice, and just about anything a cat or

I've been having a hard time keeping my youngest daughter adequately hydrated this summer and ran into some painful constipation issues.  I found giving her plenty of clear fluid has helped and Yummi Bears

The FDA has just released a nice summary page for new parents on infant formula and how the agency regulates it. It also gives you a contact number if you have concerns or complaints.

I really like Vista Print for my business needs (business cards, stationary, stamps, etc.) They offer great deals when you sign up.  FYI, they're heavy on advertising to your inbox- but worth it.

The American Lung Association Golf Privilege Card® (GPC) offers discounted golf packages which directly benefit local American Lung Association offices. Discounts vary by state. In Massachusetts, for $44.95

Right now I'm wondering if my child has an ear infection from a cold (no symptoms) or just ear pain from swimming like a fish lately.  I found this great article about ear pain entitled; Don't Fear

If you are looking for a part-shade plant that's easy to take care of, try these.  Not only do they require little work, they bloom all summer long.  Cut a few off to give as a gift and they'll

I've worn orthodontic braces twice, as a teenager and as an adult, so I know the importance of wearing a retainer. A few years ago, after I had strep, I figured I should boil my retainer because the doctors

Where classic meets trendy! This place has really funky one of a kind stuff! There's something for everyone here.

Purdy makes the absolute best paint brushes for inside painting.  They are more than the other brushes you’ll see at the store, but are worth it.  We paint without tape, and I can cut in without

Did you know that if you like a particular paint color by a company, that you don’t have to buy their paint to get the color?  I thought this might be helpful as a tip because I talk to a lot of people

Paint samples by Benjamin Moore are a great way to test new colors in your home. They will cover a fairly large amount of wall space, about 2’ by 2’. We used it to test a color in our dining and family

Collections, Etc. has long been my favorite home decorating catalog. There is nothing over $20, and sometimes I see things that I have seen in other catalogs for much more. But, I love it because they have unusual

If you want to attempt that house repair yourself instead of calling the handyman, check out the This Old House website for tons of info on all sorts of home repair.  We have saved loads of money by doing those

Looking for reliable information on breastfeeding on the web?  Take a look at this guide to web links on breastfeeding, including general information, research, laws, as well as organizations

What if you could outsource your household tasks??!!!

I am loving the information about how to put your financial life in order. This is for everybody, if you're broke you will be less broke quickly, and if you're not broke you will be wealthier quickly. If

If you have a home business and need to do a logo, this is for you. From the website: All inclusive logo design service with a custom built logo for your company. Create a great first impression you always wanted

Our 4 yr old is a pretty good eater but some times she doesn't always want to eat (when we know she is hungry).  So when we need to get her to eat something, even if it is just for a few

Did you know that Lowe's has a section of their website with great How-To Guides with step by step instructions for many popular Do It Yourself projects? Projects covered include: Simple toilet repair Install

The other day while attending a huge indoor play area with my girls we had a little shoe "mix-up" - My daughter mistakenly took the wrong pair of shoes...thankfully we didn't get too far out of the

Remember all those government brochures they used to advertise on TV? They used to say send a SASE to Pueblo, CO, remember? Well, go to the link above for a free copy of a brochure entitled 66 Ways To Save Money

When a friend told me about these molds, I needed to find them online and I finally can share it with familyzip - The UK store Urchin has personalized jello molds.  It will be the hit of my daughter's

If you have a video iPod, check out iTunes and all the kids programming they have recently added.  You can buy episodes of Arthur, Blue’s Clues, Little Einsteins, Dora, and tons of other shows. 

Today the Consumer Product Safety Commission released a list of the Top Five Hidden Home Hazards to alert families about products that they may be using everyday, but that have hidden dangers. The top five home

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish have introduced Fishful Thinking-the concept optimism is a skill that can be taught. They have an email newsletter which includes coupons and parenting advice on how to get yourself and

Use Real Simple's printable budgets, contact lists, gift checklists, household inventory worksheets, and other forms to help you get organized.  Worksheets available include: Birthday Organizer Worksheet

This website was shared in the Aug 07 copy of Parenting Magazine.  It's the Environmental Working Group's website- and it has a list of safe bath products and other skin care products.  You

When I was researching international adoption, The Complete Book of International Adoption was my favorite book and the one I still use often.  The author takes a complicated subject and breaks it down into

Cape Cod Disability Access Directory is an excellent resource for anyone with disabilities or difficulty accessing venues in and around the Cape.  The Guide is VERY comprehensive, offering info on everything

This is, by far, the best breastfeeding book out there - The Nursing Mother's Companion by Kathleen Huggins.  It has amazing tips and tricks to help new mothers.  It has chapters as well as "Survi

Adoption.com is a good place to start for people considering a domestic or international adoption.  You can enter the state where you live and it will direct you to specific information for your location. 

Want to know when your state's sales tax holiday is? Check out this website - it lists all of the state sales tax holidays.  If you want even more tips on how to do your shopping sales tax free, check

If you are looking for a great place to connect with other moms from around the globe, submit your writing, or read some smart mother-focused commentary and literature; check out this blog. The main focus is a collaborative

If you have put off bulking up on life insurance, procrastinate no more!  There are plenty of life insurance calculators out there on the web to help you out.  Here are three good ones. Smart Money's

Are you thinking about putting in a play structure or swing set in your backyard?  Take a look at this guide from the CPSC before you go shopping: The Outdoor Home Playground Safety Handbook.  Includes

Find everything you need to know about making your home fun, safe, and educational for little ones at this website from This Old House. Categories include: Indoors [includes: Outfitting a Bath for Kids] Outdoors

I really love how I can surf the web AND donate to my favorite charities at the SAME time on  GoodSearch!  This search engine is excellent (same quality as Yahoo in my opinion).  Why not

Ever wonder which produce is best to buy organic? The non-profit Environmental Working Group has a list of the fruits and vegetables that have the most and least pesticides, based on studies by the FDA and Department

Did you know that you can request a baby's birth greeting from the White House? The baby must have been born within the past 12 months and requests should be made after the baby's birth. You can fill out