Stay-at-Home Parents: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Carpet Steam Cleaners
Top picks for carpet steam cleaners, including Hoover Steamvac and Bissell.
Top picks for carpet steam cleaners, including Hoover Steamvac and Bissell.
Vanilla Ice Cream
This is a recipe for homemade vanilla ice cream for your ice cream maker.
This is a recipe for homemade vanilla ice cream for your ice cream maker.
Ice Cream Maker
Here are instructions on how to use your Rival electric ice cream maker.
Here are instructions on how to use your Rival electric ice cream maker.
Swimming Pool
A review of the Intex Easy Set swimming pool, a fun and easy to set up backyard pool for your entire family.
A review of the Intex Easy Set swimming pool, a fun and easy to set up backyard pool for your entire family.
Borax
Borax is a laundry booster and multi-purpose cleaner. Explore the many household cleaning uses of Borax.
Borax is a laundry booster and multi-purpose cleaner. Explore the many household cleaning uses of Borax.
Quick Tater Tot Casserole
Quick Tater Tot Casserole, part of a collection of quick main dish dinner recipes. This quick dinner entree calls for just 4 ingredients.
Quick Tater Tot Casserole, part of a collection of quick main dish dinner recipes. This quick dinner entree calls for just 4 ingredients.
Cool Whip Pies
Recipe for Cool Whip "Cheater" Pies, part of a collection of summertime dessert family recipes. These easy-to-make pie recipes start with Cool Whip.
Recipe for Cool Whip "Cheater" Pies, part of a collection of summertime dessert family recipes. These easy-to-make pie recipes start with Cool Whip.
Buy a Carpet Steam Cleaner
What you need to know before you buy a carpet steam cleaner.
What you need to know before you buy a carpet steam cleaner.
Play Kitchens
Top picks for play kitchens for kids.
Top picks for play kitchens for kids.
Household Uses for Borax
Here are the top uses of Borax, a laundry booster and general purpose cleaner with many uses around your house. Also great for your craft projects.
Here are the top uses of Borax, a laundry booster and general purpose cleaner with many uses around your house. Also great for your craft projects.
Broccoli Salad
Recipe for Broccoli Salad, part of a collection of Thanksgiving recipes. This makes an excellent sweet and tangy brocolli salad.
Recipe for Broccoli Salad, part of a collection of Thanksgiving recipes. This makes an excellent sweet and tangy brocolli salad.
Quick Recipes
Quick dinner recipes saved from the stay-at-home parents forum.
Quick dinner recipes saved from the stay-at-home parents forum.
Kitchen Pantries
A kitchen pantry can help you store and organize the food in your kitchen while freeing up your cupboard space. Here are some of my top picks for kitchen pantries for your home.
A kitchen pantry can help you store and organize the food in your kitchen while freeing up your cupboard space. Here are some of my top picks for kitchen pantries for your home.
Remove Ink Stains From Clothes
A simple how to on removing ink stains from clothes.
A simple how to on removing ink stains from clothes.
Flag Cake
Recipe for Flag Cake, part of a collection of 4th of July family recipes. Let your older kids decorate this easy 4th of July flag cake-mix cake.
Recipe for Flag Cake, part of a collection of 4th of July family recipes. Let your older kids decorate this easy 4th of July flag cake-mix cake.
Bagless Upright Vacuum Clea...
Top picks for bagless upright vacuum cleaners, including Eureka, Hoover, Fantom Fury and the Dirt Devil.
Top picks for bagless upright vacuum cleaners, including Eureka, Hoover, Fantom Fury and the Dirt Devil.
No-Bake Dessert Recipes
Here are some of my favorite no-bake dessert recipes.
Here are some of my favorite no-bake dessert recipes.
Playhouses For Kids
Top picks for full sized toy playhouses for your children.
Top picks for full sized toy playhouses for your children.
Dirt Dessert
Recipe for Dirt Dessert, part of a collection of Halloween recipes for Kids at About.com. This is fun Halloween recipe that uses gummi worms and crushed oreo cookies.
Recipe for Dirt Dessert, part of a collection of Halloween recipes for Kids at About.com. This is fun Halloween recipe that uses gummi worms and crushed oreo cookies.
Ziplock Bag Ice Cream
Recipe for Homemade Ice Cream in a Ziplock Bag, part of a collection of family camping recipes. Your kids will enjoy making, and eating, this ice cream made in a ziplock bag.
Recipe for Homemade Ice Cream in a Ziplock Bag, part of a collection of family camping recipes. Your kids will enjoy making, and eating, this ice cream made in a ziplock bag.
Clean a Coffee Maker
a simple how to on cleaning a coffee maker.
a simple how to on cleaning a coffee maker.
Cornice Board
An inexpensive window treatment you can make yourself. Detailed instructions and pictures of a homemade cornice board for your windows.
An inexpensive window treatment you can make yourself. Detailed instructions and pictures of a homemade cornice board for your windows.
Easy Lemonade Pie
Easy Lemonade Pie, part of a collection of family pie recipes. Made with lemonade concentrate, this tangy pie is simple to make. Pictured.
Easy Lemonade Pie, part of a collection of family pie recipes. Made with lemonade concentrate, this tangy pie is simple to make. Pictured.
Rival Ice Cream Maker
A review of the Rival Ice Cream Maker; make your family fresh, tasty ice cream at home.
A review of the Rival Ice Cream Maker; make your family fresh, tasty ice cream at home.
Canister Vacuum Cleaners
Top picks for canister vacuum cleaners.
Top picks for canister vacuum cleaners.
Hoover SteamVac
A summary review of the Hoover SteamVac Plus, carpet cleaner.
A summary review of the Hoover SteamVac Plus, carpet cleaner.
Kill Cockroaches in Your Home
Here's how to make your own, homemade roach killer with borax and powdered sugar.
Here's how to make your own, homemade roach killer with borax and powdered sugar.
Can Tomatoes
How to Can Tomatoes, part of a collection of favorite tomato recipes.
How to Can Tomatoes, part of a collection of favorite tomato recipes.
Banana Split Pie
Banana Split Pie, part of a collection of family pie recipes. Made with cream cheese, Kool Whip, and fruit, this chilled pie would make a great dessert for family get-togethers.
Banana Split Pie, part of a collection of family pie recipes. Made with cream cheese, Kool Whip, and fruit, this chilled pie would make a great dessert for family get-togethers.
Simple Meatloaf
Simple Meatloaf, part of a collection of meatloaf main dish dinner recipes. This is a basic meatloaf recipe.
Simple Meatloaf, part of a collection of meatloaf main dish dinner recipes. This is a basic meatloaf recipe.
Monkey Bread
Recipe for Monkey Bread, part of a collection of family breads and rolls recipes. Your kids will love this easy and fun pull-apart bread recipe.
Recipe for Monkey Bread, part of a collection of family breads and rolls recipes. Your kids will love this easy and fun pull-apart bread recipe.
Ice Cream
Recipe for Homemade Ice Cream in a Coffee Can, part of a collection of family camping recipes. I've made this homemade ice cream several times while camping and the kids love making it and eating it.
Recipe for Homemade Ice Cream in a Coffee Can, part of a collection of family camping recipes. I've made this homemade ice cream several times while camping and the kids love making it and eating it.
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Build-A-Bear Workshop launches a partnership with the NBA and WNBA as it introduces a line of new bear-size apparel beginning September 20. The assortment will include official NBA and WNBA uniforms.
Build-A-Bear Workshop launches a partnership with the NBA and WNBA as it introduces a line of new bear-size apparel beginning September 20. The assortment will include official NBA and WNBA uniforms.
Crayon Stains
A simple how-to for cleaning crayon stains on clothes.
A simple how-to for cleaning crayon stains on clothes.
Camping Recipes
Camping Recipes, part of a collection of recipes for kids.
Camping Recipes, part of a collection of recipes for kids.
Computer Desk Corner Units
Top picks for computer desk corner unit for your home-based business.
Top picks for computer desk corner unit for your home-based business.
Oreo Cake
Oreo Cake, part of a collection of family cake and dessert recipes. Oreo Cake is a very rich and creamy dessert made with crushed Oreo cookies.
Oreo Cake, part of a collection of family cake and dessert recipes. Oreo Cake is a very rich and creamy dessert made with crushed Oreo cookies.
Jello Salad
Recipe for Summertime Jello Salad, part of a collection of summertime dessert family recipes. Jello, whipping cream and cream cheese make this a delicious and cool summertime dessert.
Recipe for Summertime Jello Salad, part of a collection of summertime dessert family recipes. Jello, whipping cream and cream cheese make this a delicious and cool summertime dessert.
Bookcases for Kids
These are my top picks for bookcases and bookshelves to help your kids keep their books organized.
These are my top picks for bookcases and bookshelves to help your kids keep their books organized.
Better than Sex Cake
Better than Sex Cake, part of a collection of family cake and dessert recipes. This is a rich and delicious cake made with caramel, toffee chips and Cool Whip.
Better than Sex Cake, part of a collection of family cake and dessert recipes. This is a rich and delicious cake made with caramel, toffee chips and Cool Whip.
How to Freeze Tomatoes
How to Freeze Tomatoes, part of a collection of favorite tomato recipes.
How to Freeze Tomatoes, part of a collection of favorite tomato recipes.
Hershey#146;s Homemade Choc...
Recipes for Hershey’s Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream. Includes directions for 3, 6 and twelve servings, along with nutritional information.
Recipes for Hershey’s Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream. Includes directions for 3, 6 and twelve servings, along with nutritional information.
Powdered Sugar Icing/Glaze
Powdered Sugar Icing/Glaze, part of a collection of family cake and dessert recipes. This is a very simple icing and it will glaze one 12-cup bundt cake or a 10-inch angel food cake.
Powdered Sugar Icing/Glaze, part of a collection of family cake and dessert recipes. This is a very simple icing and it will glaze one 12-cup bundt cake or a 10-inch angel food cake.
Baking Soda
The many household cleaning uses of baking soda.
The many household cleaning uses of baking soda.
Sandwich Maker Recipes
Beyond grilled cheese; sandwich maker recipes.
Beyond grilled cheese; sandwich maker recipes.
WD-40
WD-40 is a lubricant and cleaner. Explore the many household uses of WD-40.
WD-40 is a lubricant and cleaner. Explore the many household uses of WD-40.
Rocky Road Ice Cream
Make your own rocky road ice cream with miniature marshmallows and nuts in your electric ice cream maker.
Make your own rocky road ice cream with miniature marshmallows and nuts in your electric ice cream maker.
Student Desks
Top picks for student desks for your children's rooms.
Top picks for student desks for your children's rooms.
Creamy Fruit Dip
Recipe for Easy, Creamy Fruit Dip, part of a collection of summertime dessert family recipes. My kids just love this creamy fruit dip made with marshmallow cream and cream cheese. It's great with cut-up watermelon, strawberries and cantaloupe.
Recipe for Easy, Creamy Fruit Dip, part of a collection of summertime dessert family recipes. My kids just love this creamy fruit dip made with marshmallow cream and cream cheese. It's great with cut-up watermelon, strawberries and cantaloupe.
Bissell Powerforce
Read my review of the Bissell Powerforce Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner, an affordable vacuum cleaner with many extra features.
Read my review of the Bissell Powerforce Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner, an affordable vacuum cleaner with many extra features.
Upright Vacuum
What you need to know before you buy an upright vacuum cleaner.
What you need to know before you buy an upright vacuum cleaner.
Cherry Pie Filling
Cherry Pie Filling, part of a collection of family pie recipes. If you are lucky enough to have some extra cherries, then you can make this cherry pie filling; makes 4 pints.
Cherry Pie Filling, part of a collection of family pie recipes. If you are lucky enough to have some extra cherries, then you can make this cherry pie filling; makes 4 pints.
Pool Safety
These rules will help keep your family safe while swimming.
These rules will help keep your family safe while swimming.
Home Cleaners
Instead of buying expensive household cleaners, you can try these alternate products that you probably already have at home. Here are the top picks for alternate home cleaners to keep your house naturally clean. Includes baking soda, vinegar, borax, bleach and WD-40.
Instead of buying expensive household cleaners, you can try these alternate products that you probably already have at home. Here are the top picks for alternate home cleaners to keep your house naturally clean. Includes baking soda, vinegar, borax, bleach and WD-40.
Strawberry Pretzel Cake
Strawberry Pretzel Cake, part of a collection of family cake and dessert recipes. Strawberry Pretzel Cake is an unusual recipe that has a pretzel crust and is delicious.
Strawberry Pretzel Cake, part of a collection of family cake and dessert recipes. Strawberry Pretzel Cake is an unusual recipe that has a pretzel crust and is delicious.
Snow Cone Maker
Your kids will enjoy making their own snow cones at home with the Rival Snow Cone Maker. Here is my review of the Rival Snow Cone Maker.
Your kids will enjoy making their own snow cones at home with the Rival Snow Cone Maker. Here is my review of the Rival Snow Cone Maker.
Macaroni and Cheese
Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese, part of a collection of slow cooker and Crockpot recipes. Make your own homemade macaroni and cheese in your slow cooker.
Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese, part of a collection of slow cooker and Crockpot recipes. Make your own homemade macaroni and cheese in your slow cooker.
Clothes Dryer Drum
A simple how-to for cleaning crayon stains from inside your clothes dryer.
A simple how-to for cleaning crayon stains from inside your clothes dryer.
Easy Tator Tot Casserole
Easy Tator Tot Casserole, part of a collection of quick main dish dinner recipes. This dinner in a dish will be ready to eat in less than half an hour.
Easy Tator Tot Casserole, part of a collection of quick main dish dinner recipes. This dinner in a dish will be ready to eat in less than half an hour.
Homemade Bleu Cheese Dressing
Homemade Bleu Cheese Dressing, part of a collection of salad dressing recipes. This bleu cheese salad dressing is good on salads or as a dip for veggies or hot wings. Pictured
Homemade Bleu Cheese Dressing, part of a collection of salad dressing recipes. This bleu cheese salad dressing is good on salads or as a dip for veggies or hot wings. Pictured
Budget Meals
Money-saving recipes for one-income families.
Money-saving recipes for one-income families.
Envelope Stuffing
Frequently Asked Quesions on starting a home-based business - envelope stuffing.
Frequently Asked Quesions on starting a home-based business - envelope stuffing.
Amish Friendship Bread
Recipe for Amish Friendship Bread, recipes saved from the stay-at-home parents forum.
Recipe for Amish Friendship Bread, recipes saved from the stay-at-home parents forum.
Both Work
How much will you really make by going to work.
How much will you really make by going to work.
From Two Incomes To One
Tips to help you go from a two income to a one-income family.
Tips to help you go from a two income to a one-income family.
Make a Homemade Floor and W...
A simple how to on making your own wall and floor cleaner.
A simple how to on making your own wall and floor cleaner.
Remove Gum From Carpets
A simple how to on removing gum from carpets.
A simple how to on removing gum from carpets.
Ants on a Log
Recipe for Ants on a Log, part of a collection of Halloween recipes for Kids at About.com.
Recipe for Ants on a Log, part of a collection of Halloween recipes for Kids at About.com.
Air Conditioner
Other parents share their money saving tips. For those who live in hot climates, the air conditioner is a big user of electricity during the summer months. These tips will help you save money on your air conditioner's energy use.
Other parents share their money saving tips. For those who live in hot climates, the air conditioner is a big user of electricity during the summer months. These tips will help you save money on your air conditioner's energy use.
Household Uses for WD-40
WD-40 is a lubricant and cleaner. Explore the many household uses of WD-40 including crayon, adhesive, and grease removal.
WD-40 is a lubricant and cleaner. Explore the many household uses of WD-40 including crayon, adhesive, and grease removal.
Homemade Oreo Cookies
Homemade Oreo Cookies, part of a collection of family cookie and bar recipes. You can make your own Oreo cookies at home with this recipe.
Homemade Oreo Cookies, part of a collection of family cookie and bar recipes. You can make your own Oreo cookies at home with this recipe.
Money Saving Tips
Money saving tips submitted by other parents to help you stay within your monthly budget.
Money saving tips submitted by other parents to help you stay within your monthly budget.
The Inside Scoop:
Everything you need to know about laundry, from getting stains out to choosing the right water temperature.
Everything you need to know about laundry, from getting stains out to choosing the right water temperature.
Business Scams
Learn how to avoid scams when starting a home-based business.
Learn how to avoid scams when starting a home-based business.
Pigeon Poop
Recipe for Pigeon Poop, part of a collection of Halloween recipes for Kids at About.com. Made with white chocolate, mini marshmallows and pretzels, this is a yummy snack for Halloween.
Recipe for Pigeon Poop, part of a collection of Halloween recipes for Kids at About.com. Made with white chocolate, mini marshmallows and pretzels, this is a yummy snack for Halloween.
Avon
Guest writer Amanda tells about her home-based business experience as an Avon Representative, and how she organizes her busy days.
Guest writer Amanda tells about her home-based business experience as an Avon Representative, and how she organizes her busy days.
Housekeeping Toys for Kids
These fun housecleaning toys will let your kids pretend to be little housekeepers. Here are some of my favorite household toys for your children.
These fun housecleaning toys will let your kids pretend to be little housekeepers. Here are some of my favorite household toys for your children.
Toy Workbenches
Kids love to pretend to build things and these toy workbenches make great role-playing toys. Here are my top picks for toy workbenches for kids.
Kids love to pretend to build things and these toy workbenches make great role-playing toys. Here are my top picks for toy workbenches for kids.
Crock Pot Roast Beef
Crock Pot Roast Beef, part of a collection of beef slow cooker and Crockpot recipes. Any inexpensive roast cut will work for this recipe. Pictured.
Crock Pot Roast Beef, part of a collection of beef slow cooker and Crockpot recipes. Any inexpensive roast cut will work for this recipe. Pictured.
Ground Beef and Rice Casserole
Ground Beef and Rice Casserole, part of a collection of quick main dish dinner recipes. Made with Rice-a-Roni and ground beef, this dish is ready in no time.
Ground Beef and Rice Casserole, part of a collection of quick main dish dinner recipes. Made with Rice-a-Roni and ground beef, this dish is ready in no time.
Remove Candle Wax From Carpets
A simple how to on removing candle wax from carpet.
A simple how to on removing candle wax from carpet.
Make Homemade Slime
Make your own homemade slime using white glue and borax.
Make your own homemade slime using white glue and borax.
Dump Cake
Recipe for Cherry Pie/Pineapple Dump Cake, part of a collection of family cake mix recipes. This variation of a dump cake uses cherry pie filling and canned pineapple.
Recipe for Cherry Pie/Pineapple Dump Cake, part of a collection of family cake mix recipes. This variation of a dump cake uses cherry pie filling and canned pineapple.
Budget Meals
Money-saving recipes for one-income families.
Money-saving recipes for one-income families.
Peanut Butter Playdough (Edible)
Recipe for Peanut Butter Playdough (Edible), recipes saved from the stay-at-home parents forum.
Recipe for Peanut Butter Playdough (Edible), recipes saved from the stay-at-home parents forum.
Seven-Up Cake
Seven-Up Cake, part of a collection of family cake and dessert recipes. Seven Up makes this bundt cake moist and delicious.
Seven-Up Cake, part of a collection of family cake and dessert recipes. Seven Up makes this bundt cake moist and delicious.
Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joes, part of a collection of quick main dish dinner recipes. I've tried so many different recipes for Sloppy Joes, and this one is my favorite with a sweet and tangy flavor. Pictured.
Sloppy Joes, part of a collection of quick main dish dinner recipes. I've tried so many different recipes for Sloppy Joes, and this one is my favorite with a sweet and tangy flavor. Pictured.
Benefits
Stay-at-Home Parents tell why it is important for them to stay home and raise their children.
Stay-at-Home Parents tell why it is important for them to stay home and raise their children.
Dinner Rolls
Recipe for Dinner Rolls, part of a collection of family breads and rolls recipes. These rolls are a favorite of many of our readers and can be made in under two hours.
Recipe for Dinner Rolls, part of a collection of family breads and rolls recipes. These rolls are a favorite of many of our readers and can be made in under two hours.
Snow Cones
Snow Cones, part of a collection of snacks for kids recipes. This homemade snow cone recipe can be used with shaved ice or, if you have one, with your snow cone maker.
Snow Cones, part of a collection of snacks for kids recipes. This homemade snow cone recipe can be used with shaved ice or, if you have one, with your snow cone maker.
English Muffin Pizzas
English Muffin Pizzas, part of a collection of snacks for kids recipes. My sons love pizza, and they really enjoy these mini pizzas because they are ready so quickly.
English Muffin Pizzas, part of a collection of snacks for kids recipes. My sons love pizza, and they really enjoy these mini pizzas because they are ready so quickly.
Toilet Bowl Stains
What's the best way to remove stubborn stains from toilets? The first thing to do is to empty the bowl of most of its water using one of three methods.
What's the best way to remove stubborn stains from toilets? The first thing to do is to empty the bowl of most of its water using one of three methods.
Remove Adhesive Residue
How to remove adhesive residue from household surfaces using WD-40.
How to remove adhesive residue from household surfaces using WD-40.
Clean a Microwave Oven
A simple how to on cleaning a microwave oven.
A simple how to on cleaning a microwave oven.
Play Cooking Sets and Foods
These are my top picks for play cooking sets and pretend foods for your children. These will enhance your child's play kitchen or can be played with alone.
These are my top picks for play cooking sets and pretend foods for your children. These will enhance your child's play kitchen or can be played with alone.
Pasta Cheese Casserole
Pasta Cheese Casserole, part of a collection of quick main dish dinner recipes. This meatless casserole can be served with garlic bread and salad for a complete meal.
Pasta Cheese Casserole, part of a collection of quick main dish dinner recipes. This meatless casserole can be served with garlic bread and salad for a complete meal.
Adding a Signature Graphic to the Forum
Learn how to add a graphic and signature file to your discussion forum posts.
Learn how to add a graphic and signature file to your discussion forum posts.
Pot Roast
Slow Cooker Pot Roast, part of a collection of beef slow cooker and Crockpot recipes. This is a simple way to cook your less expensive pot roast. It will come out tasty and tender after slow cooking all day.
Slow Cooker Pot Roast, part of a collection of beef slow cooker and Crockpot recipes. This is a simple way to cook your less expensive pot roast. It will come out tasty and tender after slow cooking all day.
Grandma's Shepherds Pie
Grandma's Shepherds Pie, part of a collection of shepherds pie main dish dinner recipes. This easy version of shepherd's pie has corn; you can use ground beef or mild ground sausage.
Grandma's Shepherds Pie, part of a collection of shepherds pie main dish dinner recipes. This easy version of shepherd's pie has corn; you can use ground beef or mild ground sausage.
Tortilla Wraps
Recipe for Tortilla Wraps, part of a collection of family appetizer and dips recipes. These pinwheel-shaped appetizers are quick and easy to make.
Recipe for Tortilla Wraps, part of a collection of family appetizer and dips recipes. These pinwheel-shaped appetizers are quick and easy to make.
Get Started
Frequently Asked Quesions on assembling products at home.
Frequently Asked Quesions on assembling products at home.
Ripe Tomato Preserves
Ripe Tomato Preserves, part of a collection of family tomato recipes. This old-fashioned recipe can be used in recipes calling for canned or crushed tomatoes.
Ripe Tomato Preserves, part of a collection of family tomato recipes. This old-fashioned recipe can be used in recipes calling for canned or crushed tomatoes.
Chicken Brocolli Rice
Chicken Brocolli Rice, part of a collection of quick main dish dinner recipes. This is so quick and easy because you can use canned chicken.
Chicken Brocolli Rice, part of a collection of quick main dish dinner recipes. This is so quick and easy because you can use canned chicken.
Monster Cookies
Recipe for Monster Cookies, part of a collection of Halloween recipes for Kids at About.com. These are monster-sized cookies are fun at Halloween.
Recipe for Monster Cookies, part of a collection of Halloween recipes for Kids at About.com. These are monster-sized cookies are fun at Halloween.
Salt Dough
Recipe for Salt Dough, recipes saved from the stay-at-home parents forum.
Recipe for Salt Dough, recipes saved from the stay-at-home parents forum.
Gorp Balls
Recipe for Gorp Balls, part of a collection of family camping recipes. This healthy recipe is a nice snack for hiking trips or as an after-school snack.
Recipe for Gorp Balls, part of a collection of family camping recipes. This healthy recipe is a nice snack for hiking trips or as an after-school snack.
Toy Tools for Kids
Here are some of my favorite toy tools and workbench accessory toys for your children.
Here are some of my favorite toy tools and workbench accessory toys for your children.
Remove Urine Odors From Mat...
Borax can neutralize urine odors in your mattresses. Here's how.
Borax can neutralize urine odors in your mattresses. Here's how.
Daycare Provider
Need some extra income? Learn all about my experience as a Daycare Provider.
Need some extra income? Learn all about my experience as a Daycare Provider.
Pokemon Costumes
Fast, easy and cheap Pokemon Halloween costumes you can make for your children.
Fast, easy and cheap Pokemon Halloween costumes you can make for your children.
Kids' Rooms Organizers
My top picks for kids' rooms organizers, including toy storage, clothes organizers and stuffed animal nets.
My top picks for kids' rooms organizers, including toy storage, clothes organizers and stuffed animal nets.
Pork Roast
Slow Cooker Pork Roast, part of a collection of pork slow cooker and Crockpot recipes. The pork roast comes out very tender with this complete, slow cooker meal.
Slow Cooker Pork Roast, part of a collection of pork slow cooker and Crockpot recipes. The pork roast comes out very tender with this complete, slow cooker meal.
Computer Desks
Top picks for computer desks for your home-based business.
Top picks for computer desks for your home-based business.
Mountain Pies
Recipe for Mountain Pies, part of a collection of family camping recipes. Mountain pies, made with an iron maker, are a favorite while camping for many families.
Recipe for Mountain Pies, part of a collection of family camping recipes. Mountain pies, made with an iron maker, are a favorite while camping for many families.
Easy Cubed Steak
Easy Cubed Steak, part of a collection of quick main dish dinner recipes. Here's an easy to bake cube steaks.
Easy Cubed Steak, part of a collection of quick main dish dinner recipes. Here's an easy to bake cube steaks.
Chocolate Cake Cookies
Recipe for Chocolate Cake Cookies, part of a collection of family cake mix recipes. All you need is chocolate cake mix, eggs and oil to make these delicious cookies in a hurry.
Recipe for Chocolate Cake Cookies, part of a collection of family cake mix recipes. All you need is chocolate cake mix, eggs and oil to make these delicious cookies in a hurry.
Recycle Cans
Other parents share their money saving tips. Let your kids make some extra money by recycling cans.
Other parents share their money saving tips. Let your kids make some extra money by recycling cans.
Year Round School
Find out how our family feels about Year-Round School.
Find out how our family feels about Year-Round School.
Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Recipe for Chicken Enchilada Casserole, part of a collection of Tex-Mex recipes. Chicken enchilada casserole is so tasty and creamy, and makes a large amount for leftovers.
Recipe for Chicken Enchilada Casserole, part of a collection of Tex-Mex recipes. Chicken enchilada casserole is so tasty and creamy, and makes a large amount for leftovers.
Homemade Pie Crust
Homemade Pie Crust, part of a collection of Thanksgiving recipes. I usually end up buying pre-made pie crusts, but here is an easy recipe for homemade pie crust if you want to make your own crust.
Homemade Pie Crust, part of a collection of Thanksgiving recipes. I usually end up buying pre-made pie crusts, but here is an easy recipe for homemade pie crust if you want to make your own crust.
Bathroom Organizers
Top picks for products to help keep your bathrooms organized.
Top picks for products to help keep your bathrooms organized.
Summertime Desserts
Quck, easy cool summertime desserts for your family.
Quck, easy cool summertime desserts for your family.
Cheerio Bars
Cheerio Bars, part of a collection of snacks for kids recipes. Cheerio Bars are delicious snacks with peanuts, cheerios and honey.
Cheerio Bars, part of a collection of snacks for kids recipes. Cheerio Bars are delicious snacks with peanuts, cheerios and honey.
Easy Slow Cooker Chicken
Easy Slow Cooker Chicken, part of a collection of chicken slow cooker and Crockpot recipes. All you need is some white cooking wine, cream of mushroom soup, onion and chicken for this easy-to-make main dish meal.
Easy Slow Cooker Chicken, part of a collection of chicken slow cooker and Crockpot recipes. All you need is some white cooking wine, cream of mushroom soup, onion and chicken for this easy-to-make main dish meal.
Beef and Broccoli
Leftover Steak Beef and Broccoli, part of a collection of beef main dish recipes. This fast and easy main dish meal, served with rice or Chinese noodles, is a great way to use up leftover steak.
Leftover Steak Beef and Broccoli, part of a collection of beef main dish recipes. This fast and easy main dish meal, served with rice or Chinese noodles, is a great way to use up leftover steak.
Spicy Salsa
Spicy Salsa, part of a collection of family tomato recipes. This spicy and tasty salsa is excellent served with tortilla chips or with your favorite Mexican-food recipe.
Spicy Salsa, part of a collection of family tomato recipes. This spicy and tasty salsa is excellent served with tortilla chips or with your favorite Mexican-food recipe.
Three Step Cleaning
Making your own cleaners is simple, effective and inexpensive. Here's a vinegar cleaner with multiple uses around your house.
Making your own cleaners is simple, effective and inexpensive. Here's a vinegar cleaner with multiple uses around your house.
Eureka The Boss Lite
A review of the Eureka Boss Lite upright vacuum cleaner.
A review of the Eureka Boss Lite upright vacuum cleaner.
Chicken Enchiladas
Chicken Enchiladas, part of a collection of quick main dish dinner recipes. This dish is microwaved, so it's done in a hurry.
Chicken Enchiladas, part of a collection of quick main dish dinner recipes. This dish is microwaved, so it's done in a hurry.
BBQ Chicken
Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken, part of a collection of chicken slow cooker and Crockpot recipes. This slow cooker chicken recipe uses coke to make the chicken very moist and tasty.
Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken, part of a collection of chicken slow cooker and Crockpot recipes. This slow cooker chicken recipe uses coke to make the chicken very moist and tasty.
Rocky Roads
Rocky Roads, part of a collection of snacks for kids recipes. These delicious snacks feature peanuts, marshmallows and chocolate chips.
Rocky Roads, part of a collection of snacks for kids recipes. These delicious snacks feature peanuts, marshmallows and chocolate chips.
Make Homemade Scouring Powder
Baking soda and borax, mixed with hot water, can make a great natural scouring powder perfect for your kitchen and bathroom.
Baking soda and borax, mixed with hot water, can make a great natural scouring powder perfect for your kitchen and bathroom.
Frugal Tips
Frugal tips for saving money on coffee, milk, bread and fruit.
Frugal tips for saving money on coffee, milk, bread and fruit.
Quick Goulash
Quick Goulash, part of a collection of quick main dish dinner recipes. In a hurry for dinner? This recipe uses macaroni, cheese, and ground beef for a fast meal.
Quick Goulash, part of a collection of quick main dish dinner recipes. In a hurry for dinner? This recipe uses macaroni, cheese, and ground beef for a fast meal.
Cleaning a Bathtub
Other parents share their money saving tips. Can't get your bathtub clean? Here's a tip that is inexpensive and really works.
Other parents share their money saving tips. Can't get your bathtub clean? Here's a tip that is inexpensive and really works.
fury
A review of the Fantom Fury, a bagless upright vacuum cleaner.
A review of the Fantom Fury, a bagless upright vacuum cleaner.
Get The Day Off To A Good S...
Breakfast is an important meal for your children. Here are some quick, easy breakfast ideas for those busy mornings.
Breakfast is an important meal for your children. Here are some quick, easy breakfast ideas for those busy mornings.
No Bake Peanut Butter Logs
No Bake Peanut Butter Logs, part of a collection of family cookie and bar recipes. This recipe makes about 7 1/2 dozen cookies but they won't last long!
No Bake Peanut Butter Logs, part of a collection of family cookie and bar recipes. This recipe makes about 7 1/2 dozen cookies but they won't last long!
Kitchen Organizers
Top products to help you organize your kitchen and keep them clutter free.
Top products to help you organize your kitchen and keep them clutter free.
Remove Silly Putty From Carpet
How to remove Silly Putty stains from your carpets using WD-40.
How to remove Silly Putty stains from your carpets using WD-40.
Hashbrown Casserole
Hashbrown Casserole, part of a collection of quick main dish dinner recipes. Boxed hashbrowns and ground beef are the key ingredients in this easy meal.
Hashbrown Casserole, part of a collection of quick main dish dinner recipes. Boxed hashbrowns and ground beef are the key ingredients in this easy meal.
Spelling Games
These spelling games can be used by parents, or teachers, to reinforce spelling in children. Great for homeschoolers.
These spelling games can be used by parents, or teachers, to reinforce spelling in children. Great for homeschoolers.
Homemade Bread
Recipe for Homemade Bread, part of a collection of family breads and rolls recipes. This basic bread recipe can be baked in loaves or as cinnamon rolls.
Recipe for Homemade Bread, part of a collection of family breads and rolls recipes. This basic bread recipe can be baked in loaves or as cinnamon rolls.
Indian Dance Stick
Recipe for Indian Dance Stick, recipes saved from the stay-at-home parents forum.
Recipe for Indian Dance Stick, recipes saved from the stay-at-home parents forum.
Success Stories
Learn about other parent's home-based businesses.
Learn about other parent's home-based businesses.
Business Index
Index of home-based businesses, arranged by business category.
Index of home-based businesses, arranged by business category.
Filing Cabinets
Top picks for filing/file cabinets for your home-based business.
Top picks for filing/file cabinets for your home-based business.
Cornflake Balls
Cornflake Peanut Butter Balls, part of a collection of family cookie and bar recipes. Cornflake Peanut Butter Balls are no-bake cookies that are fun and easy to make.
Cornflake Peanut Butter Balls, part of a collection of family cookie and bar recipes. Cornflake Peanut Butter Balls are no-bake cookies that are fun and easy to make.
Boston Cream Pie
Recipe for Boston Cream Pie, part of a collection of family cake mix recipes. Although it's called a pie, this is actually more of a cake. This easy adaptation of the classic Boston Cream Pie is made with yellow cake mix, ready-to-serve pudding, and canned chocolate frosting.
Recipe for Boston Cream Pie, part of a collection of family cake mix recipes. Although it's called a pie, this is actually more of a cake. This easy adaptation of the classic Boston Cream Pie is made with yellow cake mix, ready-to-serve pudding, and canned chocolate frosting.
Chicken and Rice Casserole
Easy Chicken and Rice Casserole, part of a collection of main dish dinner recipes using chicken or poultry. I really like making this chicken and rice casserole during busy week nights. It only takes a few minutes to assemble and my family loves it.
Easy Chicken and Rice Casserole, part of a collection of main dish dinner recipes using chicken or poultry. I really like making this chicken and rice casserole during busy week nights. It only takes a few minutes to assemble and my family loves it.