It’s Children’s Book Week! And with school winding down, here’s an important tip—research shows that children who don’t read through the summer can lose a month or more of progress made during the school year.
Keep your children’s minds sharp with a summer book reading program that offers kid-friendly perks and freebies. There are several to choose from, and your kids can earn prizes Read more ... Book It: Summer Reading Programs for Kids
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It’s Children’s Book Week! And with school winding down, here’s an important tip—research shows that children who don’t read through the summer can lose a month or more of progress made during the school year.
Keep your children’s minds sharp with a summer book reading program that offers kid-friendly perks and freebies. There are several to choose from, and your kids can earn prizes Read more ... 
Last-Minute Mother’s Day Ideas
Mother’s Day is the single biggest day for restaurants in the U.S., and brunch is the traditional Mother’s Day meal. So be forewarned—if you don’t make brunch reservations in advance, you may find yourself waiting in long lines and eating waffles at dinnertime.
Or you could come up with Plan B. Here are a few ideas to get you thinking “outside the brunch”—and 
Most of us equate the month of April with taxes, bad jokes and rain showers. But it’s not all unpleasant. April brings the promise of good weather and summertime, so it’s time to start planning accordingly. Get ready for the good things to come and score these great deals.
National Parks: Now that the weather is getting nice, it’s a great time to visit the National Parks. They’re offering 
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 
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 
“The difference between an itch and an allergy is about one hundred bucks.” –Anonymous.
Spring is in the air and along with it, pollen and other allergens, ready to wreak havoc on immune and respiratory systems everywhere. If you suffer from spring allergies, you may already be armed with the proper medications. Did you know that there are other simple steps you can take to minimize your 
“Only in America do we leave cars worth thousands of dollars in the driveway and put our useless junk in the garage.” –Anonymous.
First step (and this is for the ambitious), put all your junk in the driveway and promise to put nothing back in unless it’s of use and has a designated spot.
Give your garage a good scrubbing. Cover oil spills with cat litter overnight to absorb oil. Sweep 
How to Garden When You Don’t Have a Yard
You can grow your veggies and eat them, too, even if you live in a high rise or in the middle of a concrete jungle. There are lots of opportunities for people with a green thumb but no green space of their own to grow their own food and slash their grocery budget.
Here are some possibilities.
Start Small
If you’re a total novice and growing veggies