Mommy's little helper.
While you absolutely adore your lil one, sometimes it's nice to get out and enjoy a movie or just plain old adult company. Thanks to babysitters, it's possible. Show them how much you appreciate their help by giving them a gift this holiday season. Since they help you get out to see a flick every now and then, return the favor and buy them a movie gift card. You can buy them for $5 and up. For Read more
A good babysitter is worth her weight in gold. Whether she watches the tots for five hours or five minutes, anyone entrusted with the well-being of your kids deserves some holiday love. The following gifts show mama's appreciation for keeping her tots safe and sound throughout the year. Read more
Lots of moms like to think out loud, and Jo Aaron is one of them. Here is one of the latest posts to her Mommy Brain blog. While innocently looking for a restaurant suggestion online the other day, I stumbled across an anti-parent, anti-child blog entry that just annoyed me. It was an angry (and narrow-minded, in my opinion) piece about how awful it is when this particular person has to dine with Read more
We're excited to share this post from our partners at BabyCenter! Every week, we will be bringing you the best parenting and lifestyle stories from the experts at BabyCenter, including this post from Evonne Lack about avoiding the dangerous trap of competitive parenting. The comparison game is one new moms know well. Even when we try to avoid the "does your baby do this yet?" questions, it's Read more
In this age of instant gratification, encourage your kids to learn and practice simple acts of gratitude. Not only will it help build and improve their value systems, but it's also a great way to help them find more happiness in the everyday. Follow these five easy tips to inspire more thank-yous. Volunteer as a family. Sign up for a local food drive or a 5K dedicated to a cause. Make it a Read more
We're coming down to the wire! It's only a few more days until the jolly man in the red suit arrives, but there's still time to pick up an item or two to finish off your gift lists! If you still have a child, new parent, grandparent, or babysitter left on your list, don't fret! We've spent the past month highlighting our gift picks through our awesome gift guides. Filled with more than just the Read more
Keep your elf busy with 15 clever places to put your elf on the shelf! The best of 2011 fun continues: vote for your favorite tweeting mama and new baby toy, check out the 15 cutest kids parties, and swoon over the celebaby debuts of the year. Sweet handcrafted ornaments to celebrate baby's first Christmas! Say happy Hanukkah with eight menorah craft projects. Great gift guides! Stocking Read more
It's time to think about mama! The holiday season can feel like a marathon for moms who scour the stores to complete their lil ones' wish lists, snatch up gifts for the grandparents, teachers, and babysitters, and still find time to get our homes ready to celebrate. That's why we're turning our attention to moms and asking real-life busy moms what they hope to unwrap next month. First up is Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! 1. Give the traditional way. PayPal? Forget it. An end-of-the-year tip should be handed over in person. Tuck the money (crisp, new bills are a plus) into a card with a handwritten note expressing your appreciation. If you can’t do it face-to-face — in the case of, say, the newspaper deliverer who passes by at 4 a.m. — mail Read more
An emergency fund will go a long way in this struggling economy and uncertain job market. However, a recent study by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling says that 64 percent of respondents can't scrounge up $1,000 for an emergency. They would instead have to resort to means such as borrowing from people or charging it on their credit card. Some said they would pawn items to get the Read more
