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How to get Pippi Longstocking braids

Kori Ellis — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 07:00:00 -0700

Pippi Longstocking is a fun costume for Halloween. To achieve this look, you just need a blue dress or jumper and mismatched, colorful socks, as well as a pair of old shoes. Of course, you'll also need to get your braids just right for the classic Pippi Longstocking look. To create Pippi Longstocking's hair and her braids, you need two to four pipe cleaners, some bobby pins and two pieces of ribbon.

A Pinterest Halloween: Easy DIY decorations

Kori Ellis — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:00:00 -0700

Whether you are decorating your house for a Halloween party or just looking for a way to dress up your door for trick-or-treaters, you don't need to spend a lot of money or time on decorations. Pinterest is a fabulous way to discover easy DIY decorations for Halloween.

Top 10 scary snacks for Halloween parties

Kori Ellis — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 02:49:00 -0700

Every Halloween party needs some scary snacks. From appetizers to desserts, we have you covered with these spooky snacks.

Funny Halloween costumes for families

Kori Ellis — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:29:00 -0700

Group Halloween costumes are a lot of fun for families. From clowns to zombies and everything in between, you have plenty of options to choose from. Pick a theme or a group of characters and all dress up together.

Go RVing: Fun family travel

Kori Ellis — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 08:30:00 -0700

One of the fastest growing markets for RV travel is families with children. If you have never gone on an RV trip, you might be surprised how affordable RV travel can be.

Teaching kids to be smart shoppers

Kori Ellis — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 06:19:00 -0700

Saving money is an important lesson that you need to teach your kids. However, you also need to teach them about spending money. Responsible shopping is an essential life skill.

How to go grocery shopping with kids

Kori Ellis — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:38:00 -0700

Grocery shopping with your little ones can be difficult. However, you can't always get a babysitter just because you have to go to the market. With these tips, you can make grocery shopping with kids a whole lot easier.

Top iPhone apps: Shopping apps for moms

Kori Ellis — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:15:00 -0700

Whether you are shopping for groceries, toys for the kids, household products or Christmas gifts, you want to find the best deals and get your shopping done as quickly and efficiently as possible. With a little help from these apps, shopping can be a breeze.

Top 6 reasons to watch Beauty and the Beast

Kori Ellis — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:00:00 -0700

Beauty and the Beast is a new TV series that is set to premiere this fall on The CW. Loosely inspired by the 1987 show of the same name, the series premieres on Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 9/8c, and stars Kristin Kreuk and Jay Ryan .

6 Reasons to tune in to Chicago Fire

Kori Ellis — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 01:10:00 -0700

Jesse Spencer and Taylor Kinney lead the ensemble cast portraying America’s everyday heroes in NBC’s new drama Chicago Fire. The hot new series from Dick Wolf -- the man who brought us Law & Order -- is set to premiere on October 10, 2012 at 10/9c.

Meet the men of Chicago Fire

Kori Ellis — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 01:02:00 -0700

If there's something to be excited about this fall, it's the men of the new NBC drama Chicago Fire. In addition to being good actors, they aren't bad to look at either.

What you should know about Chicago Fire

Kori Ellis — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 01:53:00 -0700

A new high-octane drama is coming to NBC this fall -- Chicago Fire. From Emmy-award-winning executive producer Dick Wolf of Law & Order fame, the series follows the lives of the firefighters and paramedics at the Chicago Fire Department.

Piggy bank or bank account: Tips for helping your child save

Kori Ellis — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:36:00 -0700

Teaching your children about saving money while they are young is a valuable lesson that can help lay the foundation for a solid financial future.

Tips for adding to your child's college fund

Kori Ellis — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 01:31:00 -0800

From the time children are born , parents start worrying about how to pay for college tuition. Through college savings plans, savings accounts and even life insurance, you can begin adding money to your child's college fund.

Should you buy life insurance on behalf of your kids?

Kori Ellis — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 01:27:00 -0800

Like many parents, you might be wondering if you should buy life insurance for your kids, or perhaps insurance that can help provide for your children's college education in the event you're no longer here. Some financial experts say yes and some say these policies are generally set up to cover the loss of income of adults. There are benefits and your decision may involve various considerations.

Kids' allowances: What's a reasonable amount and at what age?

Kori Ellis — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:23:00 -0700

According to a national survey recently by the American Institute of CPAs, the average allowance for kids in the country totals $65 a month -- $780 a year. For some families, that number might seem low, while for others, it's astronomical. A variety of factors come into play when setting your child's allowance.

Talking to your kids about family finances

Kori Ellis — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:18:00 -0700

Though your children don't need to be privy to every detail about your family finances, they need to have a general overview as you teach them about money. Talking to your kids about finances is key to helping them develop good money habits that will last a lifetime.

Best apps for the iPhone: Apps for kindergartners

Kori Ellis — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 07:34:00 -0700

Apps for kids consist of more than just Angry Birds and Doodle Jump. Turn your kindergartner onto these fun apps that are engaging as well as educational. These iPhone apps help with the fundamentals of reading, math and more.

The Medicine Abuse Project: "Wake Up to Medicine Abuse" Week

Kori Ellis — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 07:00:00 -0700

Prescription and over-the-counter drug abuse has grown to epidemic levels in our country, and unfortunately it's rampant among teens. It's time for us all to wake up to medicine abuse and do something about it.

Does it pay to buy organic food?

Kori Ellis — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:00:00 -0700

When a recent study concluded that organic food has no real health benefit over conventionally grown food, this always-hot topic got a lot hotter. Despite what the controversial study is trying to say, that doesn't mean that organic food isn't worth the premium price for many people.