There's no doubt that the Girl Scouts know their way around a cookie. Just as our New Year's resolutions start to take a back burner, those cute young ladies in their matching outfits start knocking on our front doors or soliciting us outside our neighborhood grocery store. They're peddling colorful boxes of American history—a history Continue Reading
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24JanCouponing with Amy: A Day of Family Fun for $24
Each week, our resident Couponista, Amy Leneker, shares her personal shopping experiences and extreme couponing tips so that you too can be a Coupon Expert!Continue Reading
22Dec5 Thoughtful Holiday Gifts that Support a Cause
Instead of giving your friend a sweater she won't wear or your dad another book to add to his library, why not consider giving them gifts that can truly impact the world? Whether it's a gift that gives homeless pets shelter or helps human trafficking victims escape slavery, there are many wonderful options. The latest Continue Reading
14DecTop Picks to Expand Your Harry Potter LEGO Collection
These days, LEGO isn't just about imaginative play where you can build whole houses, cities, or universes; there are tons of great movie tie in toys that kids just can't get enough of. Add Harry Potter to the list of franchises with their own LEGO series - kids love reenacting scenes from the books and movies, and even coming up with their own stories and scenarios for Harry, Ron, Hermione and all the gang. Whether you're just starting your own LEGO Harry Potter collection or are adding to your own sets of the beloved building bricks, here are a few favorite sets you might want to consider for your little wizards.Continue Reading
28Sep7 Reasons Why Having a Baby Sucks
So, you’ve been married for a few years now, and you and your partner are thinking it might be time to take the next step and start adding to your family. You may have visions of cute little squishy newborns dancing in your head, but you before you actually make one of your own, take Continue Reading
21SepBanning Children from Businesses: Smart or Stupid?
Business is booming for a small restaurant outside of Pittsburgh despite the fact that the owner decided to ban a large portion of the population from his establishment. Mike Vuick, owner of McDain's Restaurant and Golf Center in Monroeville, Pennsylvania decided to ban children under the age of six after receiving several complaints from customers Continue Reading
12AugTransform Your Boring Backyard into a Summer Carnival
Building a carnival in your own backyard is a fun, out-of-the-box way to celebrate birthdays, holidays or to enjoy just because. Never planned a shin dig quite like this? Not to worry, I've got some creative, do it yourself ideas that will help mold a perfect backyard carnival to any scale you decide to take on.Continue Reading
09Aug3 Ways to Help Kids in Need Get School Supplies
Back to school time can be stressful for parents who can't afford to fulfill those long lists of supplies. According to the US Census Bureau, families spent $7.4 billion in clothing stores alone last August. Often the burden of keeping the classroom stocked with necessary supplies falls on teachers. According to research from the National Continue Reading
01JunExploring All of the Free Wonders of Your Local Library
Everyone knows that the library is the number one place to enjoy books for free. But did you know that your local library has numerous other free things for you to enjoy? The local library is a source of education and entertainment that shouldn’t be discounted, especially during the summer months when you are looking for free things to do with the kids!Continue Reading
29Apr3 Easy Kids’ Birthday Party Themes Anyone Can Pull Off
Planning a birthday party for your beloved little one can be fun, but it can also be a source of stress. Here are three easy theme parties that anyone, no matter how busy, can put together easily.Continue Reading
22AprHow to Dress Growing Kids on a Shrinking Budget
It's easy when you bring the family to Old Navy for new clothes! They've got easy-to-wear, easy-to-wash clothes for the entire family.Continue Reading