Kids

1 comment May 6, 2012 | Kids, Kids Sure, Social Media, Technology, Teens

Secure Passwords and Kids

As a Mom of teens, talking about online safety and secure passwords is part of our routine. Between Facebook and texting, our children are creating a digital media footprint all their own and we feel strongly about showing them how to do it with a long term perspective that protects their privacy every step of ...

Comments Apr 19, 2012 | Organize by Room, Spring Cleaning

How to Organize a Garage

Today we are talking about how to organize a garage as you spring clean your home. You know, the bomb zone? I want to show you the 5 areas that have made the biggest difference in how we keep our garage generally well organized and focused on spending most of our time doing what we ...

Comments Mar 15, 2012 | Community, Kids, Products, Review, Uncategorized

Make it A Habit in 21 Days

They say 21 days will make it a habit and thanks to the LISTERINE® Healthy Habits For A Lifetime Oral Care Challenge, I can promise you its true. When The Motherhood reached out about this project, I said yes because while my family has generally good oral hygiene, like most families there was definitely room ...

Comments Feb 22, 2012 | Community, Fitness, Kids, Organize by Topic, Products

How to Use Mouthwash for Healthy Habits

Every Mom knows its important to teach your children to brush their teeth twice a day. I can’t remember not having this basic habit in place for myself or my children as basic hygiene 101. But do you know how to use mouthwash for healthy habits or why flossing should be first? I’ll be honest, ...

Comments Oct 30, 2011 | Halloween, Kids, Party

How to Carve Pumpkins and More Halloween Shortcuts

Today is our annual Halloween pumpkin carving, cookout, and Charlie Brown day. Every year we spend this time as a family, perhaps inviting friends to join us, carving pumpkins, enjoying a cookout, and wrapping up the night watching our DVD copy of Its the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown. I’ll be honest, my husband ...

Comments Aug 31, 2011 | Back To School, Teens

Manage Your Mobile for Back to School

The new school year is a great time to put fresh strategies in place and set new ground rules about how, when and where technology will be used in your family. Learning how to be focused, how not to multitask, and learning how to give the task at hand your undivided attention are skills that ...

Comments Aug 18, 2011 | Back To School, Kids

Clean Up for Back to School

Back to school is a flurry of activity and I always find I want to rip apart my house and clean every single corner. But the reality is I am torn between making sure we spend our time having fun and celebrating our last few days of summer instead of spending precious time cleaning. I ...

Comments Jul 20, 2011 | Kids, Organize by Season, Organize by Topic, Summer

3 Ways to Beat the Heat with Summer Fun for Children

All across the country Moms have their hands full as record breaking heat is wreaking havoc with outdoor summer fun for children. Camps are modifying schedules, practices are being cancelled, and air quality is making it even hard for some folks to just make do at home in their own backyard. For Moms like me, ...

Comments Jan 19, 2011 | Closets, Kids, Organize by Room, Organize by Topic, The Stow Company, Video Correspondent

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Comments Dec 1, 2010 | Kids, Organize by Topic

How to Select and Organize Toys

Before you hit the stores, make sure to do two very key things. First, make a budget. Carry it with you at all times to help you stay focused and not overspend. Before you buy another gift, check out Dave Ramsey’s thoughts on Holiday Debt. Second, make a Gift List so you can track what you ...