Creative Ideas for End-of-the-Year Teachers’ Gifts

If you have children in school, you may be searching for a special gift to say “thanks” to their teachers. Here’s a tip: If a teacher has been working for any length of time, she’s probably received her fair share of “#1 Teacher” mugs, pens, T-shirts and other teacher-friendly swag. If you’re going to spend even a small amount of money, you might as well get gifts that your kids’ Read more ...

Try Something New with Your PB&J

In case you missed it, yesterday was National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day. Of course, this classic sandwich is a staple for many all year round, maybe even to the point of getting a bit monotonous. How do you make a good thing even better? Try these variations on the standard PB&J and give your brown bag something to smile about. Try it Elvis Style. The King loved his peanut butter and banana Read more ...

Five Tips for Making the Perfect Egg

Getting ready to cook a dozen eggs or so? Many families around the country will be doing the same thing this weekend as they prepare to decorate Easter eggs. Here are five tips to help you end up with the perfect batch of eggs. Choose good eggs. Make sure they’re clean, free of cracks and not expired. Look for the USDA grade shield or mark since graded eggs must meet standards for quality and Read more ...

Creative Egg Decorating Ideas

Ways to Unleash Your Inner Artist. Egg decorating is the perfect time to let your creativity run wild. Start with the basic inexpensive decorating kits, like those from Paas or Dudley and then improvise. Instead of splurging on fancy kits, find things around your house and be all sorts of artistic. Here’s how to add some flair to your Easter eggs. Dye eggs while they’re still warm. It’ll Read more ...

Quick Tips for Organizing Closets

“Any closet is a walk-in closet if you try hard enough.” –Steve Connelly We all want that picture perfect closet—walk-in, color-coded, matching hangers, and a spot for everything. But if you’re like many people, your closet may look more like a wardrobe-sized junk drawer. Here are some quick and easy closet solutions that don’t require a remodel. Extender rods will double your Read more ...

Colorful DIY Projects for Spring

Spring is around the corner! We have some fun DIY projects to splash some color into your life. For year-round ideas, visit the Coupons.com Pinterest page. 1. Earbud Wrap (sourced from refinery29.com) Materials - earbuds, thread (as many colors as desired), scissors Instructions - Cut any length of thread. With one end of the thread, secure a knot at the base of one ear piece. With the long Read more ...

Creative Valentines for Kids

“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” –Charles M. Schulz. There’s no doubt about it, Valentine’s Day is full of love and chocolate—and if you have a house full of kids, it’s full of dozens of valentines, as well. Just remember, no rule says every valentine must contain a candy component. Here are some creative ideas to make your heartfelt contribution Read more ...

How to Throw a “Happy Noon Year” Party

As much as young children love the idea of staying up past their bedtime to ring in the New Year, most can’t make it to midnight—nor would their parents want them to. But that doesn’t mean that little ones can’t celebrate in a more age-appropriate fashion. Instead of keeping your kids up till the clock strikes 12:00 midnight, try throwing a kid-friendly bash at 12:00 noon. Here’s how to Read more ...