Managing Your Home

We've all been there: A friend just called to say she's swinging by, and you only have 15 minutes to transform your "lived-in house" (read: disaster zone) into something presentable. You scramble to get things in order, but it's all too overwhelm...

Tired of your boring or outdated home décor but on a tight budget? Not everyone has money for new countertops, floors, and furniture, so check out these cheap and easy home makeover tips for busy moms and families. ...

Developing good organizational skills is a key ingredient for success in school and in life. Although some people are by nature more organized than others, anyone can put routines and systems in place to help a child "get it together." The Coordi...

5 Essential Tools and Tips for Disorganized Boys We recently spoke with Ana Homayoun, the author of the book That Crumpled Paper Was Due Last Week: Helping Disorganized and Distracted Boys Succeed in School and Life. She holds a master's degree i...

Between carting kids around to soccer practice and piano lessons, to managing work, PTA meetings, and running the household, moms can seem like superheroes. We've come up with the top 10 essentials that every mom-on-the-go should have on hand to ...

You're a busy mom--we know that. But, that doesn't mean your meals should suffer. Our Sweet Pea Chef has some scrumptious recipes that aren't only easy-to-make, but freeze like a charm. You can make them ahead and have them on hand for when life ...

Celebrate Earth Day every day by reading some of these great children's books about Mother Earth, recycling, planting trees, and all things green! Fittingly, most of them are printed on recycled or eco-friendly paper. Looking for more? Use ourÂ...

Do you have too much stuff? Clutter can make you feel disorganized and stressed. Find 10 ways to declutter your home to create space and the organized home you've always wanted. ...

Have you recently moved and looking to make your space your own? Maybe you've been there a while and you're just looking for a fresh new look. Whatever the reason, we have some home décor hacks that are simple and inexpensive. 1. Turn your backy...

10 Simple Ways to Make Each Day Seem Longer Set the alarm -- It's oh so obvious, but even ten minutes gained at the start of the day avoids that always-in-a-rush feeling. Be tidy -- Don't waste time searching for things. This applies as much t...

Recognizing Rodent Infestations In the Nick of Time You can often identify the kind of rodent you're dealing with by the size and shape of their droppings. Mice, being the smaller of the two types, leave behind the smallest droppings, measuring ...

10 Ways to Work Out Your Priorities Age -- Although most will consider age to be a barrier, in reality you can do almost anything at any age. However, you might decide to do some things now and leave others until you are older. Work out what you...

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We all know germs and bacteria are almost everywhere, but where can you find the worst cases of the cooties? Check out this list of germ-laden culprits, and find out how you can protect your family without going overboard. ...