Little imaginations soar at the thought of super powers. Watch their little eyes light up when you make them a personalized super hero cape of their very own.

Easter brunch, Easter egg hunts and fun Easter baskets don’t have to cost a fortune. Frugal Easter celebrations are an art, and you’ll get better and better at keeping the costs down without losing the magic each year.

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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While having a sick child can be unpleasant, it can also be a chance to take a break from the routine and spend some special time together.

How to Save 90% on Kids Clothes
We’ve got a frugal tip today that will cut your budget for kids clothes by 90%.  Holy thrifty savings, batman!  We take thrift store shopping a step further and show frugal moms how to get the deep discounts that not many other people are finding. 
That’s right, if you normally [...]

Odds are your child will have a rash at some time and you’ll worry. Fortunately, most rashes are treatable or just go away without complications. Here are seven of the most common, starting with three viral infections.

My husband brought home a newspaper clipping about Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Over the years, I’ve come to have tremendous respect for Dolly Parton and the issues she champions. She wants to make sure kids learn to love reading and have books at home to read regardless of their families’ financial situations. Her foundation, the [...]

Welcome to our new contributing writer, Dr. James Hubbard of My Family Doctor Magazine, who will be writing for our Health Corner column.  Having a doctor in the house definitely works for me!

 
 
 
 
The following is an article written for HomemakerBarbi.com by James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H., publisher of James Hubbard’s My Family Doctor, the magazine written [...]

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 [...]