Financial fitness: How to get (and stay) debt-free

Get financially fit in 2013 with these tips.

Track it

One of the best ways to get financially fit is to start tracking where your money goes. Try keeping a record of your receipts and expenses for a year, which will help you gain a …

Valentine’s Day conversation pieces

Make your Valentine’s Day a little sweeter with these crafty ideas that celebrate the holiday’s most iconic candy.

Kitchen table science: Turn your kitchen into a mad scientist’s lab

Kim Moldofsky doesn’t let a little mess get in the way of having fun. The mom of two is a firm believer in hands-on projects. “As schools become more focused on standardized testing, I think it’s important for families to set aside time so kids …

Resolution 2013: Get a job

Maintaining a work/life balance is tricky in the best of circumstances and when you throw the need to make money into the mix, the complexity multiplies.

New ideas for old wrapping paper

The holidays may have wrapped up but that doesn’t mean your fun has to end. Use wrapping paper remnants to make jewelry, picture frames, flowerpots and more.

Smart games for the holidays

Make 2013 the year of having fun with these additions to your family game night

Crafting for charity

Celebrate the season of giving with kid-friendly crafts and activities that put the happy in “happy holidays.”

Hurricane Sandy Relief Jars

Help those affected by Sandy by making “Sandy Jars” that can be used to collect relief effort funds.

You need:

Recycled jars (washed with …

Gift giving on a shoestring: Sweet holiday cheer

Spread the cheer (and frosting) with these sweet holiday gifts that are easy to make, wallet-friendly and delicious.

Thanksgiving 2012: Kids’ table decor

Upgrade the “kids’ table” at your Thanksgiving feast with whimsical table settings and colorful activities.

10 S N E 1? 4 reasons tennis is a sport anyone can love

Tennis for the “10 and under” crowd has had a renaissance this past year, thanks in part to new rules and regulations defined by the United States Tennis Association (USTA).

Life made easier and more fun: There’s an app for that

Stress less and have more fun with these “mom-approved” apps designed to make your life easier, simpler and hassle-free.

Halloween 2012: Eeeks and treats

Mummies, monsters and edible toes? It’s time for our yearly round-up of grisly treats and tasty eeeks for your little boys and ghouls.

Finding academic success in a cardboard box

How can a box help improve ACT scores? It’s a question I’ve been thinking about lately as I watch high school students start the arduous task of preparing for college admissions.

What can you do with duct tape?

Duct tape, once relegated to post offices and junk drawers, has quickly become an icon of crafty chicness.

Strong, water resistant, and versatile, duct tape is the perfect product for creating, well just about anything. Still not convinced? Check out these crafty projects from some …

Restore sanity to your dinnertime

If dinnertime at your house looks a lot less like “Top Chef” and more like an episode of “Survivor,” you’re not alone. Between work, carpool, homework and children, parents barely have time to breathe let alone make something healthy, delicious and warm. Fortunately, Aviva Goldfarb …

Sweet lessons: Hone school skills with edible games

Turn snack time into learning time with these fun (and tasty) activities that reinforce math, science and reading skills.