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  1. 7 Ways to beat fatigue
    By Mary Fetzer on Oct 30, 2009
    Being a mom is rewarding… and utterly exhausting. These easy energy-boosting tips will help you beat fatigue and feel more...
  2. Stressed-out moms
    By Jen Klein on Oct 23, 2009
    With so many details to remember in a day, it can be hard to step back and see the big picture of how things are going. Whether it's...
  3. How moms can get some help
    By Abbi Perets on Jun 16, 2009
    Most moms have a hard time getting to all the items on their to-do list, which is where personal outsourcing comes in. Outsourcing...
  4. Winning sunscreen battles: Great products kids will let you apply
    On May 21, 2009
    Ahh, the summer sun. Kids just want to go out in it and have fun. But first, they must do battle with the dreaded sunscreen. And...
  5. Sickness on a plane: How to cope
    On May 21, 2009
    Perhaps even worse than snakes on a plane, is the end (or beginning) of a picture-perfect vacation getting spoiled by a bout of...
  6. 5 Ways to improve your parenting today
    By Abbi Perets on Apr 7, 2009
    We have 5 tips to improve your parenting you can put in use today. Feel like you used up your bag of tricks a year -- or two kids --...
  7. How kids can make money
    By Vicki Salemi on Mar 10, 2009
    How can kids make their own money? If this economy has gotten you to think out of the box in terms of creating a more robust cash...
  8. Should moms be on facebook?
    By Abbi Perets on Feb 12, 2009
    Should you be facebook friends with your teen? Your kids are all about Facebook, but have you ever thought about getting your own...
  9. Monday mom challenge: Take a self-portrait
    By Jen Klein on Feb 9, 2009
    The last time you put photos in an album, or even looked at them online, how many included you? My guess is not too many. In a very...
  10. Marriage and sex tips for new parents
    By Ami Burns on Feb 3, 2009
    Valentine’s Day is the day for romance, but with a new baby who has the time -- let alone the desire -- for intimacy with her...
  11. How to keep New Year's resolutions
    By Abbi Perets on Dec 28, 2008
    Every year, you start off in January with a long list of things you're going to change. Why not set yourself up for success instead?...
  12. Gadget gift ideas for different ages
    By Abbi Perets on Dec 2, 2008
    Believe it or not, there are gadgets out there beyond the ever-present iPod. In fact, you can find cool gadget gifts for everyone in...
  13. How’s your handbag hygiene?
    By Minsun Park on Dec 2, 2008
    Now that I’m a mom, I’ve become a freak about food sanitation and personal hygiene -- especially hand washing. Children are...
  14. Parenting and old friends: Do they mix?
    By Minsun Park on Nov 28, 2008
    One of my oldest friends just invited me and my husband out for dinner on Saturday night with her friends. I didn’t know if I...
  15. Unique stocking stuffer ideas for kids
    By Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick on Nov 24, 2008
    Sometimes stockings are the most fun when they’re stuffed and overflowing, but you don’t need dozens of gifts to make your...
  16. Top 22 holiday cost savers for families
    By Melissa Chapman-Mushnick on Nov 24, 2008
    Are you looking forward to the holidays, but dreading the high price tag that comes along with cooking, entertaining, decorating and...
  17. Frugal ways to keep your family warm at home
    By Sarah W. Caron on Nov 24, 2008
    Brr! It's getting cold outside. If you are like many other families this winter, you are probably thinking about frugal ways to cut...
  18. How to get along with your parents
    By Abbi Perets on Nov 21, 2008
    No matter how old you get, there's always the part of you that remains a little kid, seeking Mom and Dad's approval. So what do you...
  19. Top 15 cool new baby & kid products
    By Kim Grundy on Nov 19, 2008
    Thanks to companies listening to the needs of parents, as well as Mompreneurs inventing their own products, there are a slew of cool...
  20. Top 15 ways to be the hot mom
    By Kim Grundy on Nov 17, 2008
    Just because you have a couple of kids in tow does not mean you should surrender yourself to mom jeans and mini-vans. Here are 15...

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