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The "Un-Sport" Child By Meghan Gardner, Guard Up! Inc.  If you spend time around children, you will inevitably discover the "Un-Sport" child.  This is the child who does not enjoy

Keeping kids minds fresh during the summer months is important! Trying to get the kids to read a book can be a chore for kids for who do like to read  Luckily   Scholastic Summer Challenge is here

I have a 9 year old that doesn’t like to read anything even though my husband and I are avid readers. I wanted to find a few books that he would like over the summer.  The Big Book of Boy Stuff by

If you are frugal mom like me then you love to go to Yard sales however planning out which direction to start off in can be tough.  Yard Sale Treasure Map is a free tool.  Just plug in your ZIP code, driving

 In the wake of the April hacking of Sony’s client information database, there’s been a swirl of online security interest and activity. One of the biggest issues taken away from the Sony debacle

 Virtual Credit Cards - Protect Yourself From Credit Card Fraud In April 2011, Sony announced that their system was infiltrated by hackers. Just like a thief breaking and entering the home of each

If you haven't been to Aldi's grocery store and there is one near you, go check it out.  While you won't find name brands there you will find great food at very affordable prices.  There is 

I have cats and no matter how clean I keep the litter box there is usually an odor in the house.  I also get odors from the bathroom and sometimes from cooking.  I have found a great, simple, and easy

I came across this site while searching for coupons and free stuff.  It has a lot of free samples and links  to get printable coupons.  I have been using it for a few weeks now and I have received

Sometimes you can not do a full workout and are stuck at your job all day long but you want to get moving   Here are some  quick exercises that you can do at your job and even some at your desk

As a working mom,  trying to get that work life balance is so important. Parent’s magazine has 10 tips to help you balance your life and stress less.    The Working Mom Balancing Act 1.  &nb

I love the spring however I don’t love the mud that my boys bring in the house when they come in from playing in the muddy yard.  A couple of weeks ago I got Clean Step Mat from  Bed, Bath and 

Are you overpaying for your cell phone?  According to the site, BillShrink.com, 80% of us are!  To find the best cell plan to meet your family's need, this site offers free a wireless phone plan comparison

If you are anything like me, then you are always looking for ways to use things that you already have lying around the house to "solve" or "help" with other problems!  Here are some great

Books are a wonderful gift to give during the Easter season whether you read a story before the actual holiday, or add one to a child’s Easter basket. I love to fill books in an Easter basket rather than

I came home today to find my wife beaming like a cat that swallowed the canary. She had tried to open a new jar of pickles but the lid wouldn't budge. The old rubbery thing we normally use had no real grip on

I"ve read so many articles on yard sales, but this one really gives great ideas on how to maximize profits and fun. For example: When considering yard sale presentation, you need to have male-oriented

My husband kept on seeing the Nuwave oven on tv during the infomercial block. He wanted it and I thought it was another gadget that would collect dust.   We ended up picking up one when we say it at Kohls

A few months ago I spent $10 on a tool that has made life so much easier!  In our household, we call it "the grabber," but it's actually called "The Gopher," as seen on TV, or generically

Are you tired of having a car payment? I have been for years always thought I would need a car loan. I bought my last car free and clear-it wasn’t brand new but only 3-4 years old.  I paid cash and I

Baby BumbleBee Vocabulary builders  is an interactive DVD  set to a selection of Mozart's Music and is sure to entertain and educate. Words and pictures like train, animal names, body parts. 

Social skills come normally for most children however children with autism or other development disorders these skills take need a lot of practice even more. Sandbox Learning  has developed a series of online

There are so many options for baby skin care products that it can be overwhelming.  As a new mom, it's important to find products that are tried, tested, and have great reviews.  Your baby’s

Who doesn’t like to save some money especially when  the budget is tight. I try to envision myself as a frugal mom to 3 boys. I try to find the best deals online when shopping for groceries or really

With the right care, a quality paintbrush can last for years.  To choose a keeper, look for filaments that are strudy, yet flexible, with a wooden handle that feels comfortable in your hand.  A good all-purpose

Hallmark has come out with some great new recordable storybooks.  These new recordable books allow you to  read the story in your own voice to a child.  You maybe a grandparent that wants to read

I often play the what if games about my son with autism, he is only 9 but not too many years down the road he won’t be in school and I wonder what his life will be like.  If the years immediately following

As a mom of 3 boys, I know my kids grow so fast and that they outgrown their clothes fairly quick.   Who really wants to deal with the hassle or craigslist or ebay  or pay a ton of money for brand

As a member of three book clubs I find myself having to buy a lot of books. Although it it might seem as if you can find the best deal for used books on Amazon, that's not always the case. If you want to find

Are you a school  teacher, a cub scout or girl scout leader and looking for ideas to take kids for a field trip? Field Trip Factory is a great place to find out where local business allow children groups to

Have you ever had a washing machine break too soon and hired a repair man to fix it and a couple of hundred dollars later, it is fixed.   Maybe washing machine was under a recall, you don't

In order to save money at our house, we cut the kids  hair.   It is nice fairly easy style that my husband  can do with an a Conair hair clippers   kit that we bought from Target for

Yesterday I had to take my oldest son to the dentist.   I absolutely dread taking him to the dentist for his teeth  cleanings.   It is usually he has several cavities on a tooth  and

I  am a mother to  3 boys . As you can imagine I spend a lot of time at appointments for doctors, dentists and specialists (my youngest son  is autistic) .or even in the car.  If you have kids

I believed the hype of the Dyson vacuum cleaner a few years back spent over $400 for the animal version and was never happy with the purchase. It didn’t’ vacuum as great as I thought it would be plus

I always have a few pounds to lose and on the eternal quest to lose them from 17 Day Diet to   Working out on the Wii.  What if I told you that there was something out there now that you sprinkled

To ensure that your child  is growing his language development skills as much as possible, parents and caregivers must incorporate speaking directly to their children as part of their daily activities. Check

WARNING: “Coupon Clipping is addicting and habit forming, and could cause lack of sleep!” Welcome to my weekly column, “Frugal Living Series” Week One How to Obtain A Nice Collection

Has your child begun using the computer and showing an interest in using the internet?  Kids are becoming aware of the internet at an early age thanks to children's television stations and shows promoting

Are you ready for a baby?  Have you been trying to get pregnant with no success?  This is a great resource site to help you along and possibly give you some tips and tricks on getting pregnant sooner

Everyone knows that extra-curricular activities are good for children and that they encourage healthy development and positive self-esteem.  In fact, some kids thrive on being a part of many different activities

Do you keep receiving phone calls from a number that is unknown to you?  Here is a really neat website that gives lots of information for looking-up somebody's phone number and finding out who it is

Clean your room I feel I say every morning to my children.   As a mom of 3 boys, sometimes their bedrooms can be messy.  Organizing their room can be a bit chaotic.   My kids 

With the New Years just here I am taking a look at my diet and seeing what foods I   need to cut down up and increase. There is a the obvious eliminate the sugar and the white flour but there are

If you are looking to get into shape but don't want to deal with the boring treadmill or going out to the gym, you need to check out the newest dance workouts that you can use on the Wii console. Just Dance

If you are like me you will most likely be making some New Years Resolutions to get your life in order whether it is  money management to getting healthy to quitting smoking  The Week online magazines

Organizing any time of year can sometimes be a challenge. After Christmas though, you might find yourself with a bigger mess than before. Start with Decorations Purge your decorations before putting them away

  Is one of your New Years resolutions to quit smoking?  Last year my husband made the decision to do so and he hasn’t looked back.   He feels so much better and healthier these days-less

When kids hit the pre–teen years, insecurities begin to creep in. Many adolescents start to worry that they’re not popular, good–looking or smart enough.  In fact, it’s common for

Parents of small kids or parents of special needs kids  know just how fast the boredom can set in when in waiting room for a doctor or dentist. One  weapon against a waiting room meltdown is something