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DIY photo strip bookmark craft for Mother's Day

Jennifer Chidester — Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

If you're looking for something sweet that your kids can make for Grandma or a special mom in your life for Mother’s Day, these DIY photo bookmarks are adorable, easy to make and completely customizable. All you need are digital photos, cardstock, glue and scissors!

Robots and rocket ships birthday party

Jennifer Chidester — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:00:00 -0700

If your little guy loves robots or is obsessed with space, this robots and rocket ships birthday party might just knock his socks off! From rocket pushups to robot pops — even a "Build Your Own Robot" station — we’ve outlined everything you need to recreate this birthday bash for your little boy!

DIY Earth Day tree shirts

Jennifer Chidester — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:00:00 -0700

If you want to celebrate Earth Day but you don’t have a green thumb, take the kids outside and try your hand at DIY Earth Day tree shirts. All you need are some white tees, a little fabric paint and a pinch of creativity!

Moms trade perfection for happiness

Jennifer Chidester — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:00:00 -0700

In the chase to balance career and kids, family and ambition, we sometimes lose sight of happiness. In Good Enough Is the New Perfect: Finding Happiness and Success in Modern Motherhood, authors Becky Beaupre Gillespie and Hollee Schwartz Temple talk about how to loosen your grip on perfection and focus on what truly makes you happy.

Natural swaps for unhealthy lunches

Jennifer Chidester — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:00:00 -0700

From fresh fruit to organic snacks and foods free of artificial dyes — a look at common lunch box staples and foods you can swap to pack healthier choices!

Women who are changing the world

Jennifer Chidester — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:00:00 -0800

From inventing products, to blogging for social good and helping women around the globe fight poverty — these powerful women from all over the U.S. are changing the world in which we live. Meet five moms who are doing amazing things that matter!

Fingerprint art for St. Patrick’s Day

Jennifer Chidester — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:00:00 -0800

A touch of green paint, a blank canvas and tiny little thumbs make for adorable thumbprint shamrocks that can be displayed as art or used to personalize cards this St. Patrick’s Day.

DIY yarn Easter eggs

Jennifer Chidester — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:00:00 -0700

A little glue and reams of colorful yarn turn ordinary eggs into modern, decorative Easter eggs without all the mess of dyes or decoupage!

6 Unique family spring break destinations on a budget

Jennifer Chidester — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:00:00 -0800

With spring break right around the corner, families across the U.S. are planning their great escapes. Discounted rates and perk-inclusive packages make it easy to create family memories, even on a modest budget.

Build family bonds and raise confident children

Jennifer Chidester — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:00:00 -0800

In Playful Parenting, author and psychologist Lawrence J. Cohen shows parents how connecting with kids in their world helps build bonds, boost confidence and fulfill children's needs for attachment, affection, love, security and closeness.

Not your mother’s toy box

Jennifer Chidester — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:00:00 -0800

Toy storage has come a long way from bland wooden boxes! One look at these stylish storage solutions and you’ll actually be welcoming more toys in your home so you’ll have an excuse to buy them!

Teaching your multi-cultural kids about their heritage

Jennifer Chidester — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:00:00 -0800

With a little creativity and some insight from older generations, you can embrace and celebrate your rich ethnic history while creating your own family traditions.

DIY Super Bowl cupcake holders

Jennifer Chidester — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 09:00:00 -0800

These DIY cupcake wrappers take minutes to make, but make a major impact on your Super Bowl spread!

Must-have wet weather kicks for kids

Jennifer Chidester — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:00:00 -0800

Ever notice that kids are drawn to puddles like magnets? Once they've got their eye on the prize, there's no stopping them from jumping in for a huge splash! This year, they can splash around in style with rain boots that are so cute, they'll want to wear them year-round!

Sweet Mason jar valentine treats

Jennifer Chidester — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 09:00:00 -0800

These super-sweet Mason jar valentines are perfect for teachers’ gifts, co-workers and the apple of your eye! From candy and pretzels to DIY s’mores, fill these jars with love and show your valentine that Cupid has you hooked!

Pint-sized Valentine’s Day party

Jennifer Chidester — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 09:00:00 -0800

Show your little ones some love this Valentine’s Day with this tiny tot V-day soiree! From decor to a sweet party menu, we’ve got you covered!

Pack a little love this Valentine’s Day

Jennifer Chidester — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 09:00:00 -0800

A cookie cutter and a pinch of creativity is all you'll need to pack a special Valentine's Day lunch!

Outdoor activities with an indoor twist

Jennifer Chidester — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 10:00:00 -0800

From windowsill gardening to makeshift mud pies, unique outdoor activities you can take indoors to entertain your kids and keep cabin fever at bay!

Resolutions from a recovering workaholic mom

Jennifer Chidester — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 13:00:00 -0800

From ditching the guilt trip to putting unrealistic expectations in check, here are four resolutions from a recovering workaholic mom to balance career, family and sanity in the new year.

Moms on parenting boys

Jennifer Chidester — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 11:00:00 -0800

If you pictured yourself with girls and saw your future filled with hair bows and frilly dresses, but instead were blessed with bow ties and monster trucks, take this advice from real moms on raising men and being the only girl in the all-boys club.