Busy mom and nursing student, Shannon B., from Missouri is juggling it all on a tight budget and a hectic schedule.  Like loads of new moms, Shannon is overwhelmed trying balance work, school, parenting, marriage, having a social life, and finding time to keep a clean house. When she decided to

April showers that bring May’s flowers can make for some long days inside. If you’re not up for a few splashes in the puddles, try some of these rainy day activities guaranteed to make those rainy spring days just as fun! These ten rainy day activities for kids are being posted thanks to

You apply it umpteen times a day, carry it in your purse, even share it with your kids—but how safe is your lip balm, really? Most women I know hoard lip balm—they’ve got one in the car, one in the kitchen drawer, there’s one rolling around in the car, the

When it comes to my boys health I always take the better safe than sorry approach. Exposure to toxins in foods, cleaning products or other areas can have long term effects on the developing child. Scientists still don’t understand the full effects of these chemicals but there are simple steps

In the coming months families everywhere will be making plans to get away for Spring Break vacation, Memorial Day getaways and, of course, summer trips. When going away during a busy travel time to a place many other families will be going, the chance of losing a child becomes a