Here's everything you need to know about making keepsake plates for yourself, for a classroom or other groups of kids... of any age!<< MORE >>

A toasty hearth is welcoming in any home, but it can pose a few dangers to tots and other family members. Here are some simple precautions to ensure that your fireplace, chimney, hearth or woodstove is as safe as it is comforting this season. << MORE >>

Spooky decorations, creepy costumes and candy-filled visions spur kids – and often the entire family – into a fun-filled frenzy on Halloween. But don't let hidden dangers spoil the night! Here are ten simple planning tips and precautions to help keep fright night from becoming a real scare. << MORE >>

You can’t always be lucky in a storm like Hurricane Ike. I’m ever so thankful we escaped major damage and that certainly makes a little inconvenience and discomfort in the aftermath easier to bear -- and so does being well prepared...<< MORE >>

Most parents simply aren’t aware that school-related injuries account for about 2.2 million injuries each year in children under the age of 14 – and many of these are easily preventable. Here’s a look at where these injuries occur and a few precautions parents can take.<< MORE >>

Crystal-clear plastic drinkware unblemished by the dishwasher may be a reality for some. But anyone with a dishwasher less than ten years old may hold a different view. For those quick to point a finger at makers of plastic glasses for mislabeling their products, prepare yourselves. It's not plastic glasses that have changed - it's the dishwashers that have changed greatly in the past decade. Here's how to enjoy the benefits of newer energy-efficient dishwashers without giving up the convenience of plastic tableware.<< MORE >>

New collapsible designs for colanders, measuring cups and mixing bowls are a great space-saving solution for storage-starved kitchens. But will our tester find them as appealing in use?<< MORE >>

One of the easiest, quickest and least expensive home decorating solutions, throw pillows are a particularly easy way for parents to add a dash of style to busy family rooms without worry... if the pillows are chosen with kids in mind! << MORE >>

Thanks to improvements in the safety, durability and functionality of window covering designs, now stylish, easy-care looks can be easily -- and safely -- achieved to suit any home decorating style. << MORE >>

Don't scrimp -- or overspend --on child safety! With a plan in place before shopping, you can address the major hazards in your home and stay within budget.<< MORE >>