Belonging to a book club has it's ups and downs!

Girls Scouting for the girls of today

Got kids? Get vinegar! It's eco-friendly and inexpensive. And the uses are virtually endless -- from cleaning to cooking to gardening.

It's sad, but true, for all the good October does as breast cancer awareness month, the bulk of the media attention is in the first couple weeks, and then it dies off pretty quickly. This story includes some data about how little (comparatively speaking) we pay attention to this important cause during the rest of the year.

Any good Halloween cemetery or yard haunt needs to have a focal point. Create this inexpensive entry way to lead trick-or-treaters into your Halloween Haunt and set the tone for the spooky stuff that is yet to come.

Two of my kiddos are reading on their own. My daughter is reading LOTS, and my oldest son is just starting to be a confident reader.

Recently, my oldest son came home from school with a little play that they are working on. It reminded me of another fun way we can read together as a family, since now we have at least 3 readers. I call it Reader's Theatre.

How many times have you tried to clean something only to end up with an even bigger mess? Ever been frustrated by creating more work for yourself because you did something wrong?

Being environmentally conscientious helps preserve our precious earth and can also save you money! Look at the appliances being used in your home on a regular basis. Are any of these appliances 10, 15, or even 20 years old? If so, you can bet your bottom dollar you’re spending more on monthly utility costs than you have to.