Parenting hacks - page 8

It's hard for all of us to have the time to read - whether you're a mom yourself or looking for good book ideas for a friend or for your ladies book club. For anyone juggling the demands of young children or a career, or both, it can feel like you never have time to read. And when you finally do have time to read, it's difficult to find a book that you can pick up and put down frequently when you get interrupted. Don't worry, your problems are solved!

Here as a busy mom myself, I'm recommending these books which I have read that do not have too many complicated things to keep track of. These books can all be put down in the middle of a sentence and picked back up minutes, hours, or days later without getting lost.

If you want your gift to stand out, then read on! Here I've compiled a list of unique and unusual gift ideas for kids. These presents are off the beaten path and are things you may not have heard of before. This list covers a range of budgets from cheap to pricey, and also a range of children's ages. So you're certain to find something that is the right fit for your situation. These are all perfect for a child's birthday gift or at Christmas.

Yes, it is possible to clean your cooktop really well without using harsh chemicals. Maybe you have kids or pets that you want to keep safe, or maybe you want to just be generally healthy and be more environmentally friendly. No matter the reason, here is a step by step illustrated guide for how to clean your stove top safely.

If you're looking to save money on your grocery bill while cooking tasty dinners for your family, chicken or pork are lifesavers! You can get top quality cuts of pork and chicken breast for half the price or less than beef.

To take advantage of these savings, I tested out a bunch of different pork and chicken recipes out on my family over the course of several weeks with pics of the results. All of these dinner ideas are cheap, easy, and fairly healthy. Best of all, they are family-friendly.