The back-to-school ads may be filled with crayons and paper, but a mom of a house filled with school-aged kids knows there's more to the list than that. Mama needs to add a few key items to that list to ensure that everything runs smoothly throughout the year. After filling your cart with scissors, glue, hand sanitizers, and everything else the teachers recommend, check out our list of must-have Read more

Tired of the same old parade of 12 cute kitties every year on your wall calendar? Need to invest in something more interesting than a word definition of the day desk calendar? Then you've come to the right place. Check out these ideas for a more creative way to mark the months this year. Read more

You may have already made your list of New Year's resolutions, but one thing we can try to work on all year long is being timely and organized. These calendar apps and notification tools will fit in nicely with your life as it is now, since they can live on the Internet or your phone. Small steps. Read more

Looking to add a unique, individual flair to your wall calendar in 2010? Want to expand your options beyond kittens or impressionist artists? Check out some of my favorite artist-made calendars from Etsy! Read more

The anticipation of Christmas facilitated by my mother's advent calendar was always my favorite part of the holiday season growing up. (These days, it's mulled wine.) But I've never been a fan of those store-bought advent calendars where you opened a little paper door each day. They're cute, but certainly not as fun as a calendar filled with treats or activities. The possibilities for making your Read more

Back to school may mean a lil freedom for you, but it also means the beginning of the choreographed ballet that is shuttling children between birthday parties, soccer practices, ballet lessons, tutoring sessions, and more. Without careful planning, that doctor's appointment can easily get lost in the shuffle, not to mention a double booking on a Saturday afternoon. We have investigated a number Read more

It takes quite a bit of cash to put on a wedding, and sometimes it can cost a small fortune just to be a guest or member of the bridal party. Summer is nearly here, which could also mean the start of a busy wedding season for some of us. Prepare for your packed calendar — and don't go broke — by following my tips on surviving a pricey Summer of celebrating love. Read more

Katie Holmes visited an NYC gym this morning then later left her apartment in the company of Suri and a famous mouse, Angelina Ballerina. Suri loves exploring the city with her dolls, and this time Angelina joined the pair on their daily activities. The girls are back in the Big Apple following a recent visit to Louisiana, where Tom Cruise is shooting his latest project, Oblivion. Few details Read more

The first week of the year is officially behind us, but there are still 51 more weeks to go and mama needs a calendar to keep track of all of her — and baby's — activities. Forget store-bought calendars and take a look at these 12 printable 2012 calendars from Etsy. These sweet calendars look adorable hanging on a cork board, in frames, or on a desktop easel. Best of all, mama only has to Read more

If your maternity wardrobe has you dreading the upcoming weddings on your Spring calendar, we're here to help. All it takes is a little savvy shopping and you'll see that there are as many options for your pregnant frame as there are kinds of weddings out there. From black-tie to beachside, check out these nine gorgeous options, and you'll be the best-dressed pregnant wedding guest at the party! Read more