How did you do today? As predicted, my husband was home with us today because of snow, which meant that he was trying to work from home, I was trying to work from home, and both kids were home….no school! We had the potential for major blowouts, especially given the fact that last night he…

How did you do today? Did you take the challenge? Today was especially tricky for me for a couple of reasons. The first is that I’m preparing to travel for work, so anxiety is high and patience is low. The second is that we had a busy day that included a trip to the dentist…

Thank you to everyone who quickly jumped on board with the 30 Days of Change Challenge before really knowing what we would be working on together. Today I’m sharing our first challenge: Parenting. If you are not a parent or your children have left the nest, don’t worry! You can still participate in this challenge….

Did you know that when MP3 players are purchased as gifts, the majority of purchasers are moms? That finding emerged at the Mommy Tech summit at the recently concluded Consumer Electronics Show. But do you know about the potential risks? Kids often don’t know how to use audio technology safely and they can harm their…

When I began this blog I made a promise to my readers to be resourceful. The name of the blog defines its purpose, and while introducing important information, helpful products, and tricky tips falls under the resourceful umbrella, I thought it was time to get down to the nitty gritty and see some real change…

Join us this Monday for an especially entertaining Sitewarming sponsored by #GotMilk. Comedian and family expert Anita Renfroe will be tweeting from @MilkMustache sharing her tips on how to build a strong family – while making a few good jokes – while I answer questions and give away prizes as @ResourcefulMom. To enter to win:Follow…

As we begin 2010, I thought I’d take a moment to remember some of my favorite posts from 2009. Hopefully you’ll find a few new tips or enjoy a laugh or two. Happy New Year! OrganizingTry using bins and baskets in unusual places and watch the clutter disappear! Every time I follow this e-mail management…

The holiday season is solidly upon us, and if your family is like mine, you’re currently getting ready to travel to see family for Christmas. Whether you’re driving across the country to visit family or across town to holiday shop, it is important that your child passengers are riding safely and that child safety seats…

This product was not provided to me, nor does Pampered Chef have any idea that I wrote this post. However, it would be pretty darn amusing if suddenly their i-Slice sales shot through the roof and they had no idea why… I have a secret to share with you. While store shelves are lined with…

A national H1N1 emergency has been declared. Schools are equipping their classrooms with hand sanitizer dispensers. My son’s pre-school is requiring all children and parents to wash their hands every time they enter the building. And today on the walk home from the bus I found out that our neighbor just recovered from H1N1 and…

Last month I hosted two Twitter events connecting safety experts from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration with parents who had questions about anything from carseat regulations to proper installation. What many people do not know, however, is that there are safety experts available on Twitter every day. If you have any questions for Child…

Last week was Book Week at Resourceful Mommy. While we covered great books for moms, we ran out of time to focus on the kids.For that reason…Book Week continues!There will be reviews and giveaways as well as some information about reading readiness tools. I hope you’ll join us!

Do you have one of those friends, or maybe it’s your mom, who will tell you what seems at first to be just an interesting story? She engages you, draws you in, makes you laugh. Then, at the end of her story, there is suddenly a lesson to be learned that you never saw coming,…

My son has beautiful eyes. They are blue, sparkling, and framed by long, dark lashes. And they can see. Both of my children are blessed with wonderful eyesight, a gift that many of us take for granted. It is estimated that 45 million children and adults worldwide suffer from blindness. Every year one to two…

Every day I hear from numerous agencies and associations about resourceful tips for my readers, and while many of them are not a fit, many are actually very useful! Decisions about what I share and what I do not often come down to time crunches, but I am making a more concerted effort to find…

A year ago this month I wrote a piece for Blissfully Domestic about the origins of Halloween. I was surprised by how much feedback I received after the piece was posted, and I thought it was time to share the information with my Resourceful Mommy audience. I did not write this piece to take a…

I receive e-mails every day that seem to have come out of left field: Would I like to try a foot-pedal operated mucus extractor for infants and toddlers? Would I be willing to post branded content on my site for 100 days straight just for the fun of it? Would I like a free tip…

Thank you for a wonderful dinner at the Type-A Mom Conference, ladies!

Thank you to all who were able to make last week’s Twitter event to kick-off this week’s Child Passenger Safety Week. Not able to make the event? You can still participate in this important campaign organized by NHTSA to help protect the nation’s youngest passengers. Stop by a free child safety seat inspection station: Use…

I very rarely have time to read anything that is not before me on the screen or in my child’s “Notes to Home” folder from school, but there are three magazines I read with regularity: Newsweek, The Atlantic, and Christianity Today. I was especially moved by an article in the September 2009 edition of Christianity…