Rummage sales and garage sales can be a treasure trove of toys. Many are in great condition (or will be, after a simple washing) and are very, very cheap! You can find great toys for your kids without hurting your budget, but be careful! You need to check if the toys are still safe. Use these tips to check the quality of the toy, so you can walk away with a good bargain and … [Read more...] about 9 Tips for Buying Secondhand Toys
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Pans 101: Size, Material, and What You Really Need
Oh, for a big kitchen! Unfortunately, most condos and apartments have little space and even less storage. The result? A cramped, cluttered cooking area. The good news is that you don't need a big kitchen or even a lot of stuff. Here are tips on buying versatile and dependable cookware that can do the job without taking up a lot of space. … [Read more...] about Pans 101: Size, Material, and What You Really Need
5 Tips for Shopping for Halloween Costumes for Kids
What does your child want to be this Halloween? A fairy princess? A vampire? The mad hatter? With all the choices available, he can be anything he wants! But that's just it: there are too many choices. It's hard enough to decide on a theme ('okay, I want to be a pirate!'). Then you have to figure out which of the thousands of pirate designs to get, and from what store. … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Shopping for Halloween Costumes for Kids
How to Read the Labels of your Beauty Products
Beauty products like to talk about 'miracle ingredients' or 'breakthrough technology,' but let's cut through the marketing hype. What are we really putting on our face, what does it do, and is it worth the price tag? Unfortunately the cosmetics industry doesn't exactly make it easy for us to make an informed choice. The labels on products all include multi-syllable chemical … [Read more...] about How to Read the Labels of your Beauty Products
4 Important Things to Remember when Buying Car Seats
More than 50% of children who die from motor vehicular accidents were either not in a car seat, or were sitting in one that was not properly attached or appropriate for his age. These figures—from the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration—are a serious reminder to invest in a good car seat. Get the best you can afford, and most importantly, take time … [Read more...] about 4 Important Things to Remember when Buying Car Seats