Yes, pick up a bag of marbles from eBay or the local hobby store and put them in a safe place. (Marbles may be a little more expensive than expected at about $5 a bag, but that becomes chump change when they become your  more...

This annual list of freebies was put together by Kiplinger.com. You will not find any junk on the list. What you will find is everything from financial management and planning  to entertainment and vacation freebies.  more...

When I think of Disneyland, happy images of Cinderella's castle, Mickey, and big smiles gradually fade into long lines and whiny, tired kids.  Last October, when our family visited Disneyland, we had just ONE day  more...

So if you hate the mess that paint makes, try this trick for when the kids are bored outside.  Give them paint brushes and choose a dark palate like a driveway or a deck.  Give kids a bowl of water and let them  more...

I learned a great tip for cleaning car upholstery today completely by accident.  For the longest time, I've had a dirt stain on the front passenger seat of my car. I've used every car cleaning supply known to  more...

If you are planning a trip to the Magic Kingdom, consider going when you can get a Disney World Special Package, like the free dining package. It's no secret, going to Disney World can be expensive! In fact, the cost  more...

For years, I have tried in vain to get my oldest daughter to read.  I did all the things a good parent is supposed to do. I read to her starting when she was a baby.  When she was three and four, we'd read book  more...