February 2014 • Life in a House

Get the Family Outside with These Fun Activities

02/28/2014 Kimberly Miller

Few things unite Americans like the love for the great outdoors. Perhaps it’s because our backyards are filled to the brim with mountains, lakes, prairies, and forests, or perhaps there’s something stifling about a roof over our heads. Whatever the reason, nearly 50 percent of all Americans partake in outdoor

How to Pick the Right Car Seat for Your Newborn

02/26/2014 Julia Kirk

Comfort, safety and ease of use are the three most important factors in car seats. We’re offering helpful tips to pick the right car seat for your newborn.

Spring Wardrobe Savings

02/25/2014 Jen Dorman

If your closet needs an update for spring, filling it up does not have to empty your wallet! Use these coupon codes and deals from coupon site BeFrugal.com to save: Toms coupon code NEWSPRING14 – $5 off your $25+ order. Expires: 3/31/2014. Also get 7% cash back. DKNY coupon code SPRING14

IZEA: The Sponsorship Marketplace

02/25/2014 Kimberly Miller

Okay, call me a geek if you want but I am super excited that finally the Izea Sponsorship Marketplace is beginning to move and is now allowing you to set up your accounts and get ready to have some FUN! What is the IZEA Sponsorship Marketplace? In a nutshell, The Sponsorship

So, Your Kid’s Going on Spring Break – And You’re a Nervous Wreck

02/25/2014 Kimberly Miller

A spring break road trip is as exciting for your kid as it is worrisome for you. You may not be able to stop him from partying ’til he pukes or her from entering that wet T-shirt contest (she wouldn’t do that, would she?), but you can focus on a

I Was a Working Mom Outside the Home for A Day

02/24/2014 Kimberly Miller

I don’t know how in the hell I did this 12 years ago. I have apparently lost touch with my inner super mom after being a stay-at-home mom for the past 11 to 12 years. Getting up at 5:30 a.m. and spending an hour online before getting ready for work,

Vanilla Extract and Cotton Balls Tips

02/21/2014 Kimberly Miller

Vanilla Extract is a natural deodorizer for your home. Combine it with some cotton balls cleverly placed throughout your home and smell the difference.

How Today’s Schools are Fighting Back Against Distracted Driving

02/19/2014 Kimberly Miller

Distracted driving represents one of the biggest dangers throughout the nation. According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 421,000 people were injured in motor vehicle accidents and over 3,000 people lost their lives to a distracted driver. Many drivers, especially newly-minted teen drivers with

Five Great Ways To Teach Your Kids How To Manage Money

02/18/2014 Rianne Hunter

Managing money is an essential skill that all children should learn. It is a skill that many adults lack, and the proper management of money can help children to learn the financial responsibility that is necessary to be a wise consumer in the future. Start a Savings Account When

Stylish Savings

02/18/2014 Jen Dorman

Look fab without going broke. Use these coupon codes from BeFrugal.com: Victoria’s Secret coupon code SPRING14 – $15 off a $100+ order. Expires: 3/6/2014. Kohl’s coupon code CELEBRATE – 15% off sitewide. Expires: 4/16/2014. Also get 4% cash back. Delia’s coupon code DHB75 – $20 off your $75+ order. Expires: 2/27/2014. Also