3 Family-Friendly Recipes

Trail Mix

6 cups Kix cereal
1 small pack non-instant vanilla pudding
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped hazelnuts
1/2 cup honey
1 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 cup banana chips

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Wii Fit - Product Review

The Wii Fit is a product designed to get you fit in the comfort of your home. You can choose from four different categories: Aerobic Exercise, Muscle Conditioning, Yoga Poses and Balance Games. The Wii Fit comes with the Balance Board, which is a new peripheral with pressure sensors. It is used for various activities.

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Family Dinners - More Important Than You Realize

When was the last time you had dinner with your family? It is the meal we often skip because we work late, the kids have sporting events or we get tired from daily activities. But, skipping dinner with the family is detrimental to the family dynamic.

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Save that Extra Income

When planning your family budget, you naturally account for all income that comes from outside sources into your household. What you usually account for is the fixed income like the bi-weekly paycheck. So, your budget is basically prepared with your fixed income listed along with the monthly fixed expenses and estimated variable expenses. But what about the extra money you get from time to time? What should you do with that? Should you account for it somehow in your budget plan?

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Herb Pots - Create One for Pizza!

If your children are like most, they probably love pizza. What they may not realize, however, is that children can have a hand in making that pizza even better. Let your children create a pizza herb pot and watch their interest in gardening and cooking soar!

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9 Easy to Grow Plants for Children

It’s amazing how much children can learn if given the proper guidance. You want your children to eat foods that are healthy for them, but they may balk at trying some vegetables and fruits because they’re new to them. One way to get them to at least try new things is to use these ten easy-to-grow plants for children to encourage them to try what they’ve grown.

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Healthy Eating for Teens

Healthy eating habits begin when your child is a baby. Unfortunately, as they grow older, those healthy habits don’t always remain. If your teen is eating more junk than you’d like, here’s some tips on how to encourage your teen to eat healthy again.

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Family Nurturing

A family is supposed to be one’s refuge. The home is supposed to be a safe place where one can feel comfortable and secure. Thus, a family needs to be constantly nurtured in order for its members to develop a feeling that they belong and that they are accepted for who they are.

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Family Camping Trip

While getting away from the hustle and bustle of city life is one of the reasons families choose to go camping, for kids – it’s the ultimate adventure.   If you are planning a family camping trip this summer, here are some tips that will ensure your vacation is both a safe and fun experience.

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Toddler Biting - How to Cope

If you have a toddler, at one point or another, you’ve probably been bitten. While you know how much it hurts when it happens, do you know why toddlers bite? Understanding biting behavior in toddlers can help you deal with their biting effectively and teach them how to stop biting.

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