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Light Switch Teaches Kids to Conserve Energy

by Erin Loechner, Posted Dec 11th 2009

3 Thanksgiving Centerpieces You Can Make With Kids

by Gina Provenzano, Posted Nov 12th 2009

Young ones love to help set the table, especially when company's coming over. This year get them involved early with crafty centerpiece ideas they can lend a hand in creating. The end result will be a refreshing change from a fresh flower arrangement that will make you all feel proud.

Seriously Stylish Nurseries

by Erin Loechner, Posted Nov 12th 2009

Since we're giving away some super stylish nursery products this week, we decided to scour the web for the coolest nurseries around. Here's what we found.

Child Proofing Your Stairway

by Erin Loechner, Posted Nov 11th 2009

With babies come laughter, tears and a whole lotta love. Yet with babies also come important safety issues for your household, like baby-proofing your staircase. Of course, one of the easiest ways to make your staircase safe for your crawling toddler is with a baby gate. Luckily, we've rounded up some of the best on the market to make your shopping a little bit easier. Here's to focusing on more important things for your baby -- like a solid napping schedule.

Free Kids Crafts

by Erin Loechner, Posted Oct 16th 2009

With the weather turning chillier by the minute, your kids are undoubtedly running around the house like cooped-up chickens. Why not put all of that energy to good use and designate a half hour of craft time each day? Kids love crafts, and there are billions of resources on the web for fun, kid-friendly crafts and the majority of craft ideas are easy on your wallet. Don't believe me? Here are 5 of my all-time favorite craft sites for kids, including a fun starter project to try with your little ones. Plus, a holiday craft bonus after the jump.

Poptropica Haunted House: The Hottest Home on the Market

by Josie Swindler, Posted Oct 16th 2009

The piece of real estate causing the most buzz on the Internet today isn't real at all: it's the virtual haunted house on Poptropica, a free online world for kids.

Jenny McCarthy Launches New Children's Line

by Erin Loechner, Posted Sep 29th 2009

Jenny McCarthy is ready to show up in plenty more boys' bedrooms --- but not in a centerfold poster. Partnering with PEM America, McCarthy is launching Too Good (TM), a non-toxic product line for infant and juveniles, beginning with bedding.

5 Uses for Chalkboard Paint You Haven't Considered

by Jaime Derringer, Posted Sep 21st 2009

We've all seen chalkboard paint being used on refrigerators, walls and even recently an entire table. However, I thought I'd go out into the blogosphere to see if I could fine some unique uses for chalkboard paint.