Are you looking for a quick way to make jam without any added preservatives? Try this easy microwave blueberry jam that can be done in less than ten minutes in your microwave. I had some overripe blueberries at home and didn’t want to waste them, so I decided to try a jam with them. I pureed […]
Tag: Activities
There are so many activities associated with motherhood – both for mom and baby. Being a mom is wonderful and complex, miraculous at difficult, frustrating and fun – sometimes all at the same time. Our articles discuss not only activities associated with your role as a parent – and tips on rockin them – but also provide plenty of things for you and your littles to do. If you’re looking for events in NY for kids, check out our events page.


Marketing Research Work for Moms
Being a mom is time consuming, but making money doesn’t have to be. It is common for moms who are caring for children to feel a little bit guilty about not earning extra income for the family. Turning to eBay, yard sales, and other side jobs can make it hard to juggle kids, marriage, and […]

Imagine Swimming – Empowering Kids to Be in the Water
Sponsored Content My two daughters (3 and 5) have been taking swim lessons on and off since they were each about nine months old. But it wasn’t until taking lessons this summer at Imagine Swimming that they were both able to swim without any flotation device. Imagine Swimming is a special place – from the […]

Keeping Your Kids Healthy and Fit During the School Year
Your child’s health is your first priority, and one of the best ways to keep her strong and active is with fitness programs designed for younger children. These programs are not intended to increase muscle mass or definition, but rather focus on teaching kids to how to use their energy in a beneficial manner. Childhood […]

4 Ways to Have a Great Summer Staycation With Your Kids
When we hear the word vacation, some of us may think of the classic eighties tune of the same name by the all-girl group the Go Go’s: “Vacation, all I ever wanted, Vacation, had to get away.” But for many busy Moms these days who are on a tight budget, this type of getaway may […]

Fig and Vanilla Flaxseed Smoothie
Are you looking for a refreshing and healthy smoothie for breakfast or a snack? This gluten and dairy-free shake is thick, sweet and delicious. I simply pureed frozen figs with one cup of vanilla almond milk and added some ground flax seed, ground cinnamon and vanilla extract for extra flavor and nuttiness. If you have […]

Top 5 Organizing Tips for Parents
It’s certainly not easy to maintain an organized and immaculate home when you have little ones around. Running a household can get chaotic and overwhelming at times, and it may feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day. But ah, it’s all the action that makes parenting so exciting and fulfilling, isn’t it? Here […]

How to Treat and Prevent Swimmer’s Ear
Ear infections are one of the leading reasons for doctor visits among children, and during the summer there is one type of infection in particular that accounts for a majority of the cases – swimmer’s ear. In fact, more than 40 percent of swimmer’s ear cases occur during the summer months. Swimmer’s ear, also called […]