SAUERKRAUT SOUP – THE PERFECT SUNDAY FOOTBALL CHILI ALTERNATIVE

Fall is here! That means changing leaves, sweaters and boots, bonfires, football… and soup! That’s right – soup. Ditch the chili this football Sunday...

Making the Most of Your Holiday Decor

It’s that time of year again when we drag out the dusty bins stuffed with trimmings, stockings, and delicate keepsake ornaments. While the task...

Easy Homemade Autumn Potpourri

  The undeniable smell of autumn is in the air. The cool crisp breeze, the cider and apples are all a warm reminder that fall is...

10 Crafty Uses for Craft Paper

Here at Daily Mom, we love multi-purpose items that can be used for a variety of things. That’s why we are declaring our love...

4 Tips for Holiday Meal Timing

We all want that picture perfect holiday meal — all the dishes spread out on the dining room table, everything perfectly done and steaming flavorful...

Road Tripping Healthy Food for a Long Ride

With the holidays upon us and the oh so yummy foods piling pounds onto our midsection, the last thing the millions – nearly 90 million —...

“Everyone Wants to Quit in November and February” Time Management Tips...

While this post is geared towards scheduling for homeschoolers, don’t click away if you don’t homeschool! These tips are useful for anyone wanting to...

PUMPKIN MANGO HABANERO SALSA

Nothing says fall like Football Sunday! Whether you’re tailgating at the game, or watching it on the big screen from the comfort of your...

Allergen Free Halloween

Allergies are everywhere… and we don’t mean the stuffy nose, watery eyes, sneezing, seasonal allergies that drive most of us crazy. No, we’re talking...

5 Delicious Treats to Make with Yellow Cake Mix

Everyone knows how great cake mixes are for making cake, but that’s not all they’re capable of making! In fact, it’ll blow your mind...

13 HEALTHIER SPOOKY-LICIOUS HALLOWEEN TREATS

Welcome to October – the month chock full of candy, chocolates and marshmallows galore. If it’s a Halloween treat, then no doubt it’s full...

8 Ways to Keep a Clean House with a Cat

Did you know that 46% of all American households “own” at least one cat? For those of us who live with a cat, we know...

MAKE IT NICE KRISPIE TREATS

With the holidays just around the corner, your child will likely be coming to you with requests for treats to take to his class...

5 Ways to Explain Vegetarianism to Kids

  The decision to raise vegetarian kids is one parents generally make for a variety of reasons. In addition to animal rights, environmental concerns and...

How to Make Your Own Mayo

Mayonnaise is a staple in most every American household. From a simple turkey sandwich, to pasta and tuna salads, to snack foods and dinner...

MAKE YOUR OWN PYRAMID KITE

Here’s a great craft that is a fun, hands-on, learning experience–one where science takes flight and you get to build a pyramid kite!   A fun bit of...

Clothing Organizer for the Win

Mornings can be a rough time for anyone. Adding children to the mix can make it downright crazy, especially when one of them is...

3 Ways to Cash in on Your Closet

With cold weather season approaching, you may be thinking about clearing out your closet to make room for the return of bulky sweaters and...

The Busy Mom’s Guide to a Hygienic Kitchen

  Let's face it- out of all the rooms in your home, your kitchen probably sees the most action. (Unless you happen to have a...

BACK TO SCHOOL: MEAL PLANNING 101

The lazy days of summer are behind us. Looking ahead, a full schedule looms: school, sports, work, music lessons, homework, performances, field trips, school...

HOW TO: REDEEM YOUR BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

We spoke previously about the Box Tops for Education™ program, however, sometimes the process beyond collecting them can be confusing and daunting. Today we will...

10 Quick and Healthy Snacks for Toddlers

You want to help your kids nourish and energize their little bodies with the best foods that you can get your hands on. Unfortunately,...

5 Ways to Save Big on Car Insurance

There are several non-negotiable items in our monthly budgets — things like housing, car payments, student loans and insurance. And let’s face it, most...

Labor Day Party Must Haves

  Labor Day is known as one of the busiest times of year historically, so it's important to start planning your Labor Day party a...

7 Tips for Setting Boundaries with Grandparents

As a new mother, you're overwhelmed with excitement. Similarly you're parents-now grandparents- also experience such excitement. Sometimes, however; their excitement can come in the...

4 Tips for Buying in Bulk

  When you send your kids off to school, you want to send them with the best possible tools for learning, whether it be the...

Everything You Need to Know About Monogramming

Monogramming and personalized items keep gaining in popularity. Embroidery shops are not hard to find. You can get personalized stuff from local shops, on...

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR IPHONE PHOTOS

What exactly is meant by “the best camera is the one you have on you?” For some, that means throwing your DSLR in your diaper bag...

31 Day Organization Challenge- Life Edition- Week 4

Read Introduction Post: 31 Day Organization Challenge: Life Edition. Read 31 Day Organization Challenge: Life Edition: Week 1. Read 31 Day Organization Challenge: Life Edition: Week 2. Read...

31 Day Organization Challenge- Life Edition- Week 3

Read Introduction Post: 31 Day Organization Challenge: Life Edition. Read 31 Day Organization Challenge: Life Edition: The Essentials. Read 31 Day Organization Challenge: Life...

10 TIME MANAGEMENT TIPS FOR WORK-AT-HOME MOMS

Being a Work-at-Home Mom is both a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, you have all of the flexibility of setting your own hours...

Mothers Day Spritzers

Treat Mom this Mother’s Day to a delicious spritzer (or two or three or four!) made with our favorite drink mixers from Powell and...

PREPPING DINNER FOR THE WEEK AHEAD

What are we going to make for dinner?  Your stomach may be rumbling, you hear this question in your head, and then maybe from...

10 Creative Kids Birthday Party Ideas

We all know that planning a birthday party can be a lot of work and not only that – it can be very expensive!...

6 TIPS FOR A HASSLE-FREE MOVE WITH CHILDREN!

You have dreamed of this day. You have found the perfect house and are ready to make it your own. There is just one...

DIY HAUNTING HALLOWEEN GHOSTS

Halloween is just around the corner.  You have seen the decorations for weeks (sometimes months in some stores)!  Purchasing several things to decorate can...