 | Phase 4 Films Has the Cure for the Rainy Day Blues |
| This year, Spring has arrived with a BANG here in Houston. Both April and May have brought a lot of rain our way and that bang I mentioned is more like the clap of thunder. ... |
 | Help Support Children in Need Through Foster Care Adoption |
| You know the joy that your child brings to your life and how wonderful it is to see them smile? At this moment, there are more than 100,000 children in foster care who are waiting to ... |
 | Phase 4 Films Offers Sure-Fire Cures for Spring Break Boredom |
| I have always loved Spring Break! It's the perfect time of the year to get outdoors and enjoy the fresh air, bright sunshine and warm temperatures. Unfortunately though, at times I find it hard to ... |
 | Give the Gift of Literacy this Easter with The Springtime Collection from Scholastic |
| Just in time for Easter, bunnies and chicks take over in The Springtime Collection Featuring Max's Chocolate Chicken, a new 3-disc collection from Scholastic Storybook Treasures - perfect for holiday gift giving. Thirteen award-winning stories are ... |
 | Support Your Local School with Box Tops for Education |
| After a flurry of holiday hoopla and getting settled into the new year, it's time to get back to the routine. The kids are off to school, the entertaining is over and your shelves ... |
 | Set Sail with xPirate ~ The World’s First Mobile Technology Combined Game Board |
| With Spring Break right around the corner, you may be wondering how to keep your children from going stir crazy. While taking a family vacation is great, the fact is, once all of the expenses ... |
 | The Best Way to Entertain the Kiddos While on a Long Trip |
| "Are we there yet?" With Spring Break right around the corner, are you already dreading this inevitable question from your children? I'll be the first to admit that a long plane or car ride is ... |
 | Personalized Sterling Silver Rings to Keep Close to Your Heart |
| In my opinion, there are few items more valuable than personalized jewelry. Now these pieces don't necessarily represent a lot monetarily, but the memories, feelings and love behind each of these items is what makes ... |
 | Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas with a Personal Touch |
| Valentine's Day is a holiday of the heart and giving the gift of jewelry is one of the most popular ways to express how much you care for someone. I adore receiving jewelry from loved ... |
 | 9 Creative Ways to Help Kids Say I Love You |
| Got a tactile-learner? A kid who loves to dance? Or maybe your child really loves color? While every child has a constellation of Sensory Alphabet strengths (shape, color, movement and sound are just a few), ... |
 | Top Ways to Cure Your Children’s Cabin Fever Wintertime Blues! |
| Has your child ever pretended to be an astronaut? What about had a play date with their favorite stuffed animal? When kids use their imaginations, not only do they have a ton of fun, but ... |
 | Tips to Help Your Child Stand Up to Bullying |
| You've heard the horror stories of children being bullied in school, in cyberspace, on the playground. Sometimes bullying can even lead to suicide as shown in the documentary film “Bully,” which was released earlier this ... |
 | Wordless Wednesday ~ My Baby’s First Day of Preschool |
| The day has finally arrived that every mommy dreads, yet looks forward to at the same time. My little girl is attending preschool! Riley started classes last Monday and attends three days a week from ... |
 | 7 Tips for How to Get Organized in the New Year |
| I look at January as a time to organize and kick off the new year clutter-free. I purge, create new files, plan my family calendar and get a rush from doing all this! If you're ... |
 | Top 10 Outdoor Activities for Winter Family Fun |
| The Best Outdoor Activities for Families: Wintertime from author Rebecca P. Cohen, is an inspiring collection of wintertime activities giving families an idea a day ranging from December through February, requiring little planning, no expertise and ... |
 | The Eddie Bauer Travel System That Moves Your Baby in Style |
| Having a brand new little bundle of joy enter your life is amazing and nerve-racking at the same time! I can remember thinking that my precious Riley was just so fragile and delicate that honestly, ... |
 | The ifocus Jungle Rangers Video Game is a Real Brain Booster |
| Are you frustrated by your children's love of video games? Do they spend countless hours "wasting time" when there's so many other worthwhile activities they could be doing? If you have a child ages 6 ... |
 | How to Keep the Christmas Excitement Alive for Older Children |
| Christmas is such an amazing holiday with so many wonderful family traditions. Unfortunately, for teens and other children who no longer believe, some of that excitement is lost. It's not until you grow older that you ... |
 | Avoid Those Nasty Lice Outbreaks with Rosemary Repel Hair Products from Fairy Tales Hair Care |
| Did you know that 85% of all school districts in the U.S. report at least one case of head lice every year and that the majority of the 12 million cases reported annually occur in ... |
 | Once You Receive a Hickory Farms Gift Basket, the Holidays Can Officially Begin |
| Hickory Farms is a name, that for me, is synonymous with the holiday season. I can fondly remember being a kid and coming home to a hearty after-school snack of delicious cheeses and summer sausage ... |
 | Kids Struggling in Math or Science? Just Watch Curious George! |
| A new study conducted by the New England-based Concord Evaluation Group (CEG) has determined that children who watched episodes of the Curious George PBS KIDS television series or read books based on the Curious George ... |
 | Small Business Saturday Salute ~ MCM Inventions, Inc. ~ Home of Toothpaste 2 Go |
| In honor of Small Business Saturday, I wanted to introduce you to my personal favorite small business, MCM Inventions, Inc. How did this business come to earn the status as my all-time favorite? Because ... |
 | Top 10 Ways to Save Time at Home |
| We never seem to have enough time. Whether it is working, spending time with family, exercising or keeping up with household activities, the precious minutes of each day seem to fly by. To help gain ... |
 | Soothe Your Scratchy Throat This Cold and Flu Season with Pine Bros. Softish Throat Drops |
| Now that the colder weather is here, I sometimes reflect back to the winters when I was a kid. Waiting for the school bus, bundled up from head to toe, there was one thing that ... |
 | 25th Anniversary of Energizer’s Change Your Clock Change Your Battery Program |
| Whether it’s providing a band-aid for a scraped knee or equipping their cars with safety seats, parents are the first line of defense for their children at home. This month, as part of National Fire ... |
 | Top 10 Fun Fall Activities to Keep Your Family Happy and Healthy |
| I LOVE FALL! The weather is crisp and cool with gorgeous foliage all around. Now is the time to seize the joys of the season and get outdoors and enjoy all that autumn has to ... |
 | Top 6 Tips for Having a HORRIBLE Halloween Experience! Avoid These Miserable Mishaps! |
| Forget any expectations you have of skipping from house to house with your elated, well-behaved toddler. The first Halloween experience may look drastically different than what you anticipate. Be ready to go home early if ... |
 | This Toddler Booster Seat Ends Aggravating Car Seat Woes Once and for All |
| As a parent, keeping our kids happy, healthy and safe is always top priority. If you happen to have a child that's less than 57" tall or weighs less than 100 pounds, then they're undoubtedly ... |
 | 7 Guest Room Decorating Ideas to Make Your House Guests Feel at Home |
| What to expect when you’re expecting… houseguests. The key to making a lasting impression on your guests is to provide all the comforts you would expect to find at home, but with a personal touch. ... |
