Kids Articles
Grocery Store Savings Strategies
Everyone knows that the cost of food has gone up dramatically – it is estimated that global food prices have soared 40% in the past year. That means if your family's weekly grocery bill is $150, your bill has gone up $60 each week and more than an additional $3,000 each year. moreMove over PB & J: Fun and healthy lunch box ideas
Lunch is a critical meal for kids - it gives them the fuel they need to get through the rest of their busy day. With a healthy lunch in their tummies, they have the energy to learn and play. more
10 Essential Tips for a Healthier and Happier Mom
1. Start the day off right. more
Kidz Kitchen Recipe Pack
Even if you didn't make it to South Beach to see Rach at the Kidz Kitchen, you can download the recipes she made and take them with you. Pretzel-Crusted Chicken Breasts with Cheddar Mustard Sauce Ingredients and supplies: • 4 gallon-size plastic food storage bags • 4 small, boneless, skinless chicken breasts • 1 5-ounce bag of salted pretzels, any shape, regular or whole wheat • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 2 eggs • Vegetable oil, for frying • 2 tablespoons butter • 2 tablespoons flour • 2 cups milk • 3/4 pound, about 2 1/2 cups, sharp yellow cheddar cheese, shredded • 2 heaping tablespoons spicy brown mustard • 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley leaves, a generous handful, chopped • 1/4 small yellow onion, finely chopped, optional • 1 large sour dill pickle, finely chopped • 1 lemon, cut into wedges, optional Directions: Preheat a large non-stick skillet with a 1/4-inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. more
What To Do During Mid-Winter Break
The mid-winter school break in February can be a childcare headache for parents working outside or inside the home. Whether your children don't have school for a day or a week, you’re probably looking for fun alternatives to your seeing children zoning out in front of the television or playing computer games all day. more
Organizing Your Kids' Toys
Tired of rushing to find your kids' soccer cleats 10 minutes before the game starts? Frustrated about nagging your kids constantly to pick up their toys at the end of the day? more
Get Inspired! Creative Kids' Birthday Presents
When you have school-age kids, weekly birthday parties for classmates and friends are often the norm. Not only does this get expensive, as in most cases guests bring a gift for the birthday girl or boy, it is easy to run out of creative - and affordable - gift ideas. more
Sledding 101: A Guide to Fun and Safe Sledding for Your Family
Winter is here and if you live in snow country, that means it’s sledding season. Sledding is a great activity for kids because it gets them outside in the fresh air, it’s inexpensive, and it’s an outing the whole family can enjoy. more