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7 Great Family Bonding Activities from Lisa Oz
Posted on December 28, 2011
You may have a full house for the holidays. Here’s how to reserve a block of time each day to connect with the people who mean the most to you: your family. It will help everyone get along, we promise! From Lisa Oz, author of Us: Transforming Ourselves and the Relationships That Matter Most.
6 Ways to Save Money at the Grocery Store
Posted on December 14, 2011
Making a holiday meal for your family? Everyone likes to save money, but a bit of planning can save you dollars and time at the supermarket. Follow these simple suggestions from Sarah Kallio and Stacey Krastins, authors of Stocked Kitchen: One Grocery List…Endless Recipes and never toss away unused food again.
3 Ways to Simplify This Holiday Season
Posted on December 5, 2011
By Crystal Paine
Author of The Money Saving Mom’s Budget
December can be a busy, frantic season full of hectic shopping, parties, baking, gift-wrapping, recitals, and get-togethers. Here are three ways to streamline so you can savor these moments instead of rushing through them at breakneck speed.
25 Ways to Lower Your Grocery Bill
Posted on December 3, 2011
Sure, coupons can save you money at the supermarket, but they’re not the only solution. You can save even more by implementing these 25 tips to keep your grocery budget under control. From The Money Saving Mom’s Budget by Crystal Paine.
Make the Bread, Buy the Butter Recipe: Pumpkin Pie
Posted on November 14, 2011
Is it better to make your pumpkin pie from scratch—or use canned pumpkin? Jennifer Reese, author of Make the Bread, Buy the Butter, finds out the hard way so you can enjoy your holiday dessert for less… without sacrificing taste.
3 Tips for Getting the Best Bang for Your Buck on Black Friday
Posted on November 9, 2011
By Crystal Paine
Author of The Money Saving Mom’s Budget
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and this year, retailers are readying their Black Friday sales earlier than ever. Here’s how you can be sure you get the best bargains—and finish your holiday shopping without breaking the bank.
10 Tips for Long Car Rides with Kids
Posted on November 9, 2011
By Deborah Goldstein
Road trips with teens and preteens are fairly easy. As long as they can text and snack, they’re mostly self-contained. Younger children, however, don’t tolerate long rides with the same enviable apathy. For little ones, you’ll need some ammo. Here are 10 strategies to help you get from here to there this holiday season, relatively stress-free.
How to Organize Your Kitchen before Baking
Posted on November 8, 2011
Ready for holiday baking? You can get in your own way (or a loved one’s, therefore jeopardizing your supply of tasty treats) if you don’t set up your kitchen correctly. Of course we all have unique configurations and different amounts of space to work with, but here are a few helpful suggestions from Buddy Valastro, author of Baking with the Cake Boss.
Michelle Duggar Shows How to Get Kids to Behave While Shopping
Posted on November 8, 2011
The Duggar Family may have to rename their TLC show: Michelle Duggar has announced she’s pregnant… with baby No. 20! Since she’s a pro at teaching good child behavior, we’re sharing her timely tips for holiday and food shopping here. From A Love That Multiplies: An Up-Close View of How They Make it Work, by Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar of 19 Kids and Counting.
10 Tips for Flying with Children
Posted on November 7, 2011
By Deborah Goldstein
Just the thought alone of flying with little ones can put parents on edge. While less people are expected to fly this holiday season, flights will be more crowded [insert collective groan here]. Here’s how to survive your next flight with a baby, toddler, or preschooler.
Is It Cheaper to Um, Kill Your Own Turkey for Thanksgiving?
Posted on November 7, 2011
Vegetarians, look away. In the pioneering, do-it-yourself spirit, Jennifer Reese, author of Make the Bread, Buy the Butter, does an experiment with her own birds to see if it’s more cost-effective (and tasty) to raise and cook your own turkey for Thanksgiving. The results are not for the weak of heart.
Cake Boss Recipe: Chocolate Brownie Clusters
Posted on November 2, 2011
Are you ready for holiday baking? These cookies—which replicate the flavors and textures of a brownie in a meringue-like cookie that’s miraculously crisp on the outside and gooey in the middle—are undeniably perfect. From Baking with the Cake Boss by Buddy Valastro.
The Cake Boss Shares Tips for Successful Baking
Posted on November 1, 2011
Baking is hard work, and in a professional kitchen, it’s a team effort. Buddy Valastro, author of Baking with the Cake Boss, thinks of himself as a coach who must motivate his employees. Here he shares effective, simple tips to motivate home cooks like us.
