The kids may be home for summer vacation and hungry all the time, but that doesn’t mean you should wreck your grocery budget by buying expensive snacks!

When kids share rooms, a family can benefit in many ways. These mom tips for kids sharing a bedroom will help you to work through some of the possible problems to make the best of the situation!

Who’s up for taking a parenting quiz?  I just took the “What’s Your Edu-Parent Style” quiz which helps to gauge what your parenting style is when it comes to helping your kids learn (this is especially good to know about yourself when your kids are in kindergarten-2nd grade and learning habits are starting to emerge).
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8 Ways to Turn a Regular Family Walk into an Adventure Walk
Quality family time doesn’t have to be expensive to be fun.  Simply grab the kids and your jackets to head outdoors for a fun Adventure Walk!  Get exercise, great conversation, fresh air and an opportunity to take in the scenery around you with a [...]

11 Free Family Bonding Activities to Do at Home in 30 Minutes or Less
Have 30 minutes to spare tonight before bedtime?  There are many fun family activities that take 30 minutes or less (or can take longer if you have more time!).  You don’t have to leave the comfort of your own home – or [...]

This guide tells how to get things done once you have a baby (or babies) in the house. It is written for both men and women, new parents and seasoned parents alike. The links and photos throughout this guide will let you look at the mentioned items at Amazon, so you can see exactly what the guide is referring to. You’re never too far into parenting to take back control of your time and your life, so start today!

Say Goodbye to Cards and Hello to Gift Tags!
Large families mean a lot of birthdays, and a lot of birthdays mean a lot  of parties to attend.  Parties mean presents and cards.  A card to each person, and sometimes even a card on each gift for the same person, adds up to a lot of [...]

Safety Alert: Product Recalls 7/9/08  
Below are the recent product recalls from the FDA and CPSC.  Click the links to read the details of each recall and get instructions on what to do if you own one of these products.  Subscribe to Homemaker Barbi’s free RSS feed or get email updates to stay informed of [...]

Buying ice cream in large containers or tubs can be an economical alternative to buying small containers at your regular grocery store.