Five Easy Ways to Stop Mold Growth in Your Home

The right combination of oxygen, moisture and temperature can trigger mold growth in
your home, a problem that may result in significant property damage. Mold frequently grows on
drywall and other types of wood or paper construction materials. But if your home's walls are made
from concrete masonry, the resulting damage may be far less severe.

Is Your Toddler a Fussy Eater?

As babies grow into toddlers and begin eating table food, they often times turn into picker eaters. It isn’t unusual for mealtime to turn into a fight with toddlers because they don’t want to eat their dinner. It's easy to want to just avoid the fight and give them what they want, especially if you're worn out from a long day.

Trust me on this one, if you don't stand your ground now you'll either wind up cooking two separate meals or eating pizza or corn dogs every night of the week :)

These tips will help you cope with your toddler’s fussy eating...

Getting Your Kids to Eat their Fruits and Vegetables

Some children just don't like to eat fruit and vegetables and will do most anything to avoid it. So how can you get them to eat the food that's good for them? Here are a few ways that may help:

Quick Pampering Tips for Moms

Every mom deserves a break once in a while. You can’t always take a day off just for you. However, you can pamper yourself any day of the week, right at home. These quick pampering tips for moms are sure to give you a quick boost!

Make Meals in 30 Minutes or Less

I was having dinner at my son's house the other night and my daughter-in-law had fixed "old fashioned" baked potatoes. You know, the kind you make in the oven and not the microwave. Boy, they were good. It seems that so many things taste better slow cooked in the oven.

Activities for Active Toddler Boys

My husband and I have been blessed with twin boys. Our boys are 18 months old now, and I often tell my husband that God must have a sense of humor to give someone twin toddler boys. Some days it doesn't seem very funny!

The Importance of Toddler Routines

Routines are very important for toddlers. Routines give structure to their day and help to reduce temper tantrums and crankiness that result from irregular sleeping and eating schedules.

Daily routines are great for moms too, whether you stay at home or you work outside of the home.

Helping Kids and Pets Develop "Pawsitive" Relationships

Dogs, like children, are part of the family. But no matter what the dog's temperament, families with young children should take some important safety precautions.

Frugal Ethics - When Frugal Becomes Just Plain Cheap

There are times when it's tempting to lie, steal or break one of the other 10 Commandments to get a good deal but, in living frugally, we all need to stick to being honest. This is not always easy to do, but I want to give some examples that may help you stay honest. Here are some common tactics that some people use that are unethical and sometimes illegal:

Quick and Easy Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Most of us have heard the saying “Breakfast is the Most Important Meal of the Day” and it’s certainly true especially when it comes to children. Studies have shown that children who eat a balanced breakfast are more alert in school, perform better and in many cases are less prone to bad behaviour than children who skip breakfast.