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These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Girls' Night In Ideas
Girls Night In isn't just for single gals. Bring the fun of Girls Night Out to your home with these Girls Night In ideas.
NC Sales Tax Holiday
North Carolina's sales tax holiday offers a variety of products that are free from tax. The state is offering two tax free holidays for both back-to-school shoppers and customers buying Energy Star products.
Stay Happy as a SAHM
A stay-at-home mom experiences a range of emotions, from being happy one minute to feeling guilty the next. Take care of your emotional well-being every day to be a happy stay at home mom no matter what challenges you face.
How Moms Can Save Time
Save time without cramming your schedule full of chores, errands and activities from sunrise to sunset. These simple approaches help you take charge of the sands in your hourglass.
Grandparents Gifts
Giving their grandparents gifts is a wonderful way for children to show grandma and grandpa how much love the whole family feels for them. Take the guesswork out of what to give them with 10 ideas that help your children make their own gifts or buy them for their grandparents.
How to Save Money as a SAHM
Money saving moms don't have to be in the red to want to save some green. Try these money-saving ideas for moms to stretch a paycheck without feeling a pinch in your routine.
I Ruff You Kids Craft
Foam, glue and a few minutes of cutting are all you need for this kids craft idea. The "I Wuff You" dog is a easy and fun to create.
Is Mom's Day Out Right for You
Mom's Day Out programs can give you a much-needed break as a stay-at-home mom. Get past the guilt and your fears to find out if Mother's Day Out is right for you and your children.
Tax Free Shopping Tips
Tax free shopping for back-to-school supplies, clothes and computers can save lots of money. Maximize your tax free shopping savings with simple tips on eligible items, store rules and dollar limits.
Create Your Own Superhero
Forget those big-budget movies filled with guys in tights wearing capes and create your own superhero. Boys and girls will love making their own superheroes for free right at home.
Nature Activities for Children
From curious toddlers to school-age adventurers, these nature activities will turn your children into nature lovers. Get ready to spend lots of time with your kids and Mother Nature.
From Working Mom to SAHM
Transitioning from working mom to stay-at-home mom is a life-changing decision. Before you quit your job to become a SAHM, weigh these five factors to see if becoming a stay-at-home mom will work for your family.
Create a Time Management Plan
Moms can fight time thieves with an effective time management plan. Take control of your day now and get more accomplished tomorrow.
Your Marriage and Children
For stay-at-home moms, the balance between children and married life usually shifts toward the kids. Tip the scale to keep your marriage healthy, even though the children rule your days.
Music Classes
Music classes for babies, toddlers and school age kids expose them to rhythm exercises, instruments, singing, dancing and play through music. This overview of the most popular music programs helps you find music classes that are right for you and your kids.
Time Management Strategies
Father Time has no sympathy for busy moms but you can stop time from ruling your life with these simple time management strategies.
Halloween Parties
Throw Halloween parties that get kids screaming in delight instead of crying for their mummies. Add more fun than fright to your children's Halloween bash in 10 easy steps.
The Next Food Network Star
When stay-at-home mom Melissa d'Arabian applied to be on the Food Network's Next Food Network Star, she knew she would have to leave her role as a SAHM if she won. Melissa d'Arabian talks about her time on the Food Network and how that plays into her plans to be a stay-at-home mom.
WV Sales Tax Holiday
West Virginia's sales tax holiday spans three months. Eligible items include computers, printers and scanners for back-to-school shoppers.
SC Sales Tax Holiday
South Carolina's sales tax holiday gives back-to-school shoppers many ways to save money. Items for bed and bath are included, making this state's tax free weekend different from most other states.
Easy Grocery Shopping List
The same meals usually end up on your family's grocery shopping list. Save time and money with an easy grocery shopping list that's always ready to go.
Maryland Sales Tax Holiday
Maryland has announced its sales tax holiday will return. Another tax free weekend will also be held for Energy Star products.
20 Minutes to Tidy
Remember when your house was clean? The days before kid toys covered the floor and food was painted onto the walls are far behind you but these household cleaning tips help you make your home presentable again fast.
Creamed Spinach
The Next Food Network Star's Melissa d'Arabian says her creamed spinach recipe is her new favorite food to make and eat. Get her creamed spinach recipe and see a picture of the food she got her four kids to devour.
Movie Theater Fun at Home
Make your family night at the movies affordable and fun. Turn your home into a kid-loving movie theater complete with tickets to the show, a concession stand and movie reviews.
Georgia Sales Tax Holiday
Georgia has a long list of eligible items that are free from tax during the state's sales tax holiday. Find out what's covered and what's not before you hit the stores.
Virginia Sales Tax Holiday
Virginia's sales tax holiday for back-to-school shopping covers a variety of items. Find out what's tax exempt and what's not.
DC Sales Tax Holiday
Washington, D.C. holds two sales tax holidays a year. Read the list of qualifying items and find out which days the sales tax holidays will take place.
Ghost and Pumpkin Candy Tree
Get crafty with the kids with a Halloween ghost and pumpkin tree. Use this spooky tree as a Halloween decoration or to give away candy for you when you're not at home.
Babysitters Cooperative Rules
Babysitting rules for a cooperative help parents know the guidelines before they drop their children off or watch someone else's kids. Establishing a solid set of ground rules is key for any babysitting cooperative to be successful.
Connecticut Sales Tax Holiday
Connecticut's sales tax holiday runs for one week for back-to-school savings. The state is also offering a sales and use tax exemption for fuel-efficient passenger motor vehicles.
Melissa d'Arabian
In this special interview, The Next Food Network Star's Melissa d'Arabian talks about life in front of the camera, her cooking and her family. Melissa d'Arabian also shares her personal photos of her family and Food Network photos from The Next Food Network Star.
Budget Beauty Tips for Moms
Feel like a million bucks for under $20. These budget beauty tips for moms give you five-star treatment without the high cost.
Mom Gifts
She does everything and asks for nothing so why is buying mom gifts so hard? Give mom gifts she really wants, even if she insists she doesn't want anything.
Mom's Day Out
Moms need a day out away from the kids and that's why Mom's Day Out programs in your area may be a good choice. Find out more about Mom's Day Out programs and their purpose.
Picture Stories
Create unique stories with your children in 10 minutes. Help them develop their imagination, learn life lessons about perspective and have fun at the same time.
Classic Toys
Classic toys have entertained generations of children. Wax nostalgic with these classic toys you can give today's kids.
Track Time Wasters
Moms lose valuable minutes from their day without realizing time wasters are eating into their schedule. Track and eliminate your time wasters. Start with KIDS.
New York Sales Tax Exemptions
New York is now sales tax exempt all year. Certain limits apply in New York City for tax exempt clothing and footwear.
Gymboree Music
Gymboree music classes are open to children between six months and five years old. Children learn rhythm, musical styles and songs through weekly classes.
Ghost Candy Bag
Create a free candy bag out of your household items. This ghost candy bag is perfect for trick or treating on Halloween.
So Many Kids, So Little Time
Kim's family instantly grew when she married her husband after 2 weeks of dating. Now she's mom and stepmom to 8 children total, which is why she named her blog So Many Kids, So Little Time. Kim's blog is updated several times a week.
Melissa d'Arabian Wins
In this one-on-one interview, The Next Food Network Star winner Melissa d'Arabian talks about winning, her new cooking show and how her family has adapted to her transition from stay-at-home mom to working mom.
In Praise of Stay-at-Home Moms
Dr. Laura Schlessinger has written many books about marriage and relationships. Now she's putting moms who stay at home with the kids in the spotlight with, "In Praise of Stay-at-Home Moms."
Trick or Treating
Take away the worries of candy safety and your kids approaching a stranger's home when trick or treating. These 10 trick or treating alternatives show your little ghosts and goblins a howling good time without going door-to-door.
Last Will and Testament
A last will and testament isn't just for the rich and famous. While it's not a pleasant subject for families to discuss, a last will and testament helps parents protect their children...just in case.
Start a Babysitting Coop
Parents have been enjoying free child care through babysitting cooperatives for so long, their kids are now parents. Start your own babysitting coop to take advantage of free child care and grow a support network with other parents who exchange free babysitting services.
Babysitting Co-Op
A babysitting co-op, or babysitting cooperative, is free childcare for your children. Find or start a babysitting co-op to trade time as a babysitter with other parents.
Stay-at-Home Moms - Articles
An index of articles for the Stay-at-Home Moms guide site.
Gardening Projects for Kids
Gardening with kids is more than just planting a seed in the ground. You're planting life lessons as you and your kids garden together. Grow your family memories one seed at a time with these gardening projects for children of all ages.
Kindermusik
Kindermusik is a music program encouraging parents to move and interact with babies, toddlers and kids through dancing, stories and playing instruments. Kindermusik caters to every child, from newborns up to children 7 years old.
Home Fire Safety Tips
Home fire safety doesn't have to be a scary topic. Protect your family and get your kids involved with home fire safety tips that prepare all of you in case there's a fire.
I Love You Photo Collage
Create unique photo gifts for moms, dads and grandparents. An "I love you" photo collage makes your kids the stars of their own photo shoot while giving you a special gift that's worth more than a thousand words.
Louisiana Tax Free Holiday
Louisiana's tax free holiday has a generous price limit per item. Find out more about the state's sales tax free holiday.
Mom Blogs - Moms Blogs - Mommy Blogs
There are thousands of mom blogs so make yours stand out. Submit your link to the mommy blogs directory.
The Happy Housewife
The Happy Housewife is the blog of a military wife raising her seven children. Toni updates her blog at least once a day.
Snack-Trap Review
The Snack-Trap promises no messes when your child feeds himself. Although it's not completely spill proof, the Snack-Trap's benefits make life easier for moms who are tired of having a hand full of cereal or crackers all the time.
Mississippi Sales Tax Holiday
Mississippi's sales tax holiday is one of the earliest tax free weekends in the country. This printable list details the tax exempt items for easy back-to-school shopping.
Pay in Babysitters Cooperative
Babysitters in a babysitting cooperative will gladly watch your children for tickets, tokens, play money or points. Decide on your coop's currency and how many credits to give members with simple tips that describe each type of payment system.
Use Twitter to Meet Other Moms
Moms all over the world are becoming Twitter users. Find out how to become one of the Twitter moms that are part of a growing community of women sharing their journey through motherhood.
Yamaha Music School
Yamaha music school is a more advanced music program than most classes designed for moms and toddlers. These courses are available for toddlers up to children 9 years old and students must graduate from each level to move on to the next.
foodnetworktvshows
Having your own food network show may be a dream to most wannabe chefs but The Next Food Network Star's Melissa d'Arabian pursued her dream. She talks about her time in front of the camera and behind the scenes. In this audio interview, she also discusses her life as a stay-at-home mom and what type of cooking show she'd like to host.
Florida Sales Tax Holiday
Florida's sales tax holidays cover hurricane preparedness and back-to-school shopping. Each year, the Florida Legislature votes to decide if the state will participate in a tax free weekend.
Next Food Network Star - Next Food Network Star Melissa d'Arabian
Next Food Network Star contestant Melissa d'Arabian has had many interviews for the Food Network cameras. Now she's talking about the experience on season five of The Next Food Network Star.
Texas Sales Tax Holiday
Texas' sales tax holiday runs for one weekend in August. See a list of qualifying items and special rules before you head out to the stores.
Mommy's Kitchen
Tina's mouth-watering blog features recipes any mom can cook. Mommy's Kitchen is updated three to four times a week.
Tiaras and Tantrums
This mom blogs about her family, recipes, crafts and more. Tiaras and Tantrums is updated about five times a week.
The Next Food Network Star - The Next Food Network Star Interviews
The Next Food Network Star contestant Melissa d'Arabian has had many interviews for the Food Network cameras. Now she's talking about the experience on season five of The Next Food Network Star
New Mexico Sales Tax Holiday
New Mexico's sales tax holiday includes many types of items for back-to-school shoppers. Find out which of your purchases are eligible for the tax free weekend.
The Music Class
The Music Class works with newborns up to children 8 years of age. Through songs, props and instruments, The Music Class focuses on helping kids appreciate music while preparing older children for recitals, ensembles and solos.
You Know You're a SAHM When...
For stay-at-home mothers, there are many days when humor is all that gets you through the day. Stay-at-home mothers can get a good laugh and share their own stories of what life is like for the best and most-challenging job.
Music Together
Music Together offers music classes for babies, toddlers and children up to age 6. Music Together songs and activities get the whole family involved in singing, moving and learning through this early childhood music program.
Stay-at-Home Moms - QuickTips
An index of QuickTips for the Stay-at-Home Moms guide site.
Iowa Sales Tax Holiday
Iowa's annual sales tax holiday helps you save money before the kids go back to school. Print a list of eligible items to take with you on your shopping trip.
Turkey Handprint
Make a turkey craft with your kids every Thanksgiving as a keepsake.
Musikgarten
Musikgarten classes begin with newborns and work up to more advanced classes for school-age children. This nine-year program builds up to keyboard lessons for children between the ages of 7 and 9.
Limit Halloween Treats
Candy bags bulging with Halloween treats are a sweet deal for kids and a parent's sour nightmare. Keep Halloween exciting without letting the kids stuff themselves with Halloween treats.
Melody Hounds
Melody Hounds offers music classes based on the PBS children's series, Lomax: The Hound of Music. The Melody Hounds program is mainly available at select YMCA locations and some libraries.
Jacqueline of My Lil Guyz
Jacqueline, of My Lil Guyz, with her sons.
Discover Life Sounds
A tape recorder can provide hours of entertainment when you and your children discover life sounds together. It can even get you out of the house to discover the art of sound with your children.
AnchorMommy
Shannon talks about her family, shares recipes and produces weekly "Momcasts" on her blog. AnchorMommy is updated five days a week.
Why Moms Need Life Insurance
A life insurance policy isn't just for the moneymaker in the house. Stay-at-home moms should consider a life insurance policy too. Find out why a paycheck isn't necessary to make a mom's loss impact the family financially.
Down to Earth Mama
Corina says her blog uses the "let's get real approach to life." Down to Earth Mama is updated at least three times a week.
Twenty-Something Momma
Tania proudly states that her blog is about "life as a SAHM to 2 boys, born before my 22nd birthday." Ruminations of a Twenty-Something Momma is updated every other day.
Mom to the Screaming Masses
Carmen shares her life with six kids on her blog. Mom to the Screaming Masses is updated five days a week.
TV Food Network Star - TV Food Network Star Melissa d'Arabian
TV's Food Network offers up a fifth season of The Next Food Network Star. Contestant Melissa d'Arabian talks about cooking and shares a new recipe.
2009 Sales Tax Holidays
Sales tax holidays can save you money on everything from computers to socks. See which states are participating in sales tax holidays and print a list of eligible items to take with you to the stores.
Alabama Sales Tax Holiday
Alabama has an extensive list of items free from sales tax during its sales tax holiday. See what's included and when you can take advantage of the savings.
TN State Sales Tax Holiday
Tennessee's state sales tax holiday offers many qualifying items beyond the basics of clothing and footwear. This printable list details the items eligible for back-to-school savings.
Through the Looking Glass
Annika's blog has transitioned from her life as a single girl in 2002 to her life now as a wife and mom. Through the Looking Glass is updated daily.
Oklahoma Sales Tax Holiday
Oklahoma's sales tax holiday gets the kids to go back to school. Print a list of items exempt from sales tax for your shopping trip.
My Lil Guyz
Jacqueline happily chases her two boys, blogs about her life and runs her own online shop. My Lil Guyz is updated four to five times a week.
Family Photo - Family Photo Spotlight
The Family Photos feature puts the spotlight on moms to celebrate everything motherhood.
Back to School Shopping
Back to school shopping doesn't have to break the bank. Send your kids off to school without all of your money going with them.
Missouri Sales Tax Holiday
Missouri now has two tax free weekends. One is for energy products and the other is for back-to-school shoppers. See a list of cities participating and eligible items.
Shannon of AnchorMommy
Shannon of AnchorMommy with her son.
Sandy of Momisodes
Sandy, of Momisodes, with her daughter.
Kim of So Many Kids, So Little Time
Kim, of So Many Kids So Little Time, with her family
Annika of Through the Looking Glass
Annika, of Through the Looking Glass, with her son
Jill of Scary Mommy
Scary Mommy's Jill with her kids.
Sherry of City Chic on a Farm
Sherry, of City Chic on a Farm, with her sons.
City Chic on a Farm
Sherry's family farm life includes a husband, three boys, Black Angus beef cattle, pigs, hay and corn. City Chic on a Farm is updated twice a week.
Momisodes
Sandy's candid, comical take on life regularly earns her 50-100 comments on posts. Momisodes is updated three to five times a week.
Food Network Star - Next Food Network Star Melissa d'Arabian
Next Food Network Star contestant Melissa d'Arabian has had many interviews for the Food Network cameras. Now she's talking about the experience on season five of The Next Food Network Star.
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