Consider making this Valentine’s Day one to remember with these great gift ideas under $20. Always stuck on Valentine’s Day gift ideas? We make things easy by creating this list of great Valentine’s Day gifts for all your loved ones in your life. Ranging from romantic ideas for couples to game and puzzle ideas for kids, these gift ideas will show how your big your heart is!

For Her:

• For your domestic sweetheart, this all-in-one Valentine’s Day cookie-making set makes a great gift. Found at target.com for $19.99
• If she’s always complaining about the gym mats being full of germs, then gift her with this cute printed mat in pink, blue or green. Found at oldnavy.com for $14.50

For more Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas, visit us at Woman’s Day.

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

20 feel-good resolutions you can actually keep

Try one  of our ‘feel-good’ resolutions that you can actually keep this year. It happens to every one of us, as soon as January rolls around we immediately turn to a list of things we are absolutely going to do this year. No doubt about it! Well for starters try ones that are a little more doable and this way you’re less likely to break them.

New Year's Resolutions

Start your own blog

Swap CDs with your teen

Be more spontaneous

Make your kids laugh

Indulge guilt-free

Make one new friend

Get more sleep

Commit to a new  New Year’s Resolutions, one that you can stick to.

Make this holiday season less

hectic with these great money-saving tips.

Money Saving Tips

Avoid havoc during the Christmas Season

by planning ahead for the holidays.

Family Portraits

Nothing is more important than your family

and your home. Why not allow your children the

same pride and joy by making a home-and-family

craft with construction paper.

I Love Mom Frames

Proudly display the picture of your loved ones

in this perfect Mother’s Day Project.

Com check out the latest craft projects.

Create a festive atmosphere by turning a traditional holiday feast

into a gobblin good time with Thanksgiving Family Fun.

Get kids excited by involving them with

food preparations. Try our easy

Thanksgiving side dishes

for your kids to help out with.

After you’ve dipped into the cranberry sauce and sliced the

turkey, don’t forget to teach your kids the true meaning of

Thanksgiving.

Join us for more Thanksgiving Ideas.

Back-To-School Savings

Mom are you worried about how to get everything your kids need for back-to-school and still stay within your budget? The best approach in looking for savings is to first check items that are still salvageable and can be re-used from last year. No sense in purchasing something you already have and can re-use.

After you have rummaged through the closets and drawers, make a list of what items are still needed to start the new year off right. Look around for items on sale and head to a store that gives you the most for your money. For more ideas on binders, folders, pencils, pens click here for bargains we’ve found already to get an ‘A’ in back-to-school savings.

 No Worries Mom

Back-to-school is only a few weeks away. Starting a new year brings a new set of challenges. This is why she needs all the help she can get. Here are some great back-to-school ideas on how to get your kids off to a good start.

• Get Organized. Set up a study area where she can concentrate on her homework and not be interrupted. 
• Make sure she knows where the bus will pick her up. 
• Review with your child precautions to take like not talking to strangers. Always go over safety tips such as looking both ways before crossing the street. 
• Start practicing good habits such as getting to bed early or laying out her clothes the night prior. 
• Help prepare a tasty lunch.

What better time to think of ways to going green than in today’s recession? Everyone should try to reduce cost, and help conserve and protect the environment. The best place to start is at home. By creating awareness and getting family members involved, we are saving the planet.

1. One step in the right direction would be to stock up on healthy snacks alternatives you could take to work or school.
2. There are numerous benefits to eating healthier; not just weight-loss. Eating organic foods may be a bit more expensive then regular foods however, the taste and health benefits certainly make up for it. The guarantee that there are no preservatives used in the process means you’re getting more for your money.
3. Use a Water Filter to Purify Your Water Filtered water is the very cleanest water that is free from harmful chemicals, bacteria, and other harmful pollutants found in tap water. Think of a water filter as an inexpensive insurance that you and your loved ones are consuming the cleanest water. These filters are easily installed and can be found at any local hardware store.

As odd as it may sound, going green can help you save cash while benefiting the environment. Many believe that living healthy and being environmentally conscious are only for the rich. You don’t have to buy expensive products in order to be eco-friendly. The truth of the matter is the average person can take part in saving the planet too.

Here are some great habits to get into in order to live healthier and greener lives.

• Turn lights off when not in use
• Use public transport whenever possible (carpool, walk or take your bike)
• Recycle whatever you can
• Take shorter showers

The start of summers brings a big question to the minds of mothers:  “What can be done to make the best use of the summer holidays?” Although children enjoy having fun, adding a twist to it can become more enjoyable and entertaining. There are a number of family activities that can be put into play to make summers more creative and a more memorable experience.

The following are some ideas that you can enjoy with your kids during the summer season:

Nature Walk

• Take a walk and record the sounds: Nature is abundant with different of sounds. A great way to get your kids outdoors is by having them scavenging for treasures in nature. Nature will become very interesting as they collect specimens and take pictures. This can serve as an afternoon project or a fun summer family activity working together to create collages of all your findings. A learning experience can develop from a visit to zoo’s or national parks. You can allow your child to join a virtual summer camp where they can enroll into thousands of web pages of learning material, curriculum and related downloads. This can further enhance your child’s computer knowledge and can help in his studies too.
• Brain teasing exercises: Teenagers are moody and notorious. Involve them with some brain teasing exercises and games that keep their mind going and makes them active most of the time.
• Make your own jigsaw puzzle: A jigsaw puzzle is an array of different shapes, which, when fitted together can form a picture of some sort. You can help your kids to create their own hand-made craft. They can select any picture of their interest and cut out in sizes that can be fitted later. Use some cardboard, foam or wood as a backing. For mounting the picture onto the backing, you can use a dry mounting spray that is easily available at the hobby stores.
• Start a music band: If your child loves to play a musical instrument, or sings beautifully, he or she can start with a music band that allows children from the community to enter the group. You can encourage your child to perform during their band shows. This brings a lot of confidence within the child and they can choose a career in music later when they grow up.
• Visit a city: Plan a vacation to a different city with your family during the summer season as it is the best time to spend quality time together as a family. Your kids would love to visit new places and share their experiences with school mates upon returning to school. A good idea is to allow your kids to get involved in scenic photography.
• Make your own holiday: There are special days in a month that are celebrated for special reasons. During summer holidays, you can help your children to make these special days as their own holiday by involving in some cultural programs and activities. They can select any day as a special day where they can enjoy it to the fullest.
• Make a scrapbook of the things you do this summer: Making a scrapbook is an activity that entails collecting  clippings, notes, pictures and other related things in an organized manner. A scrapbook can be colorfully designed with ribbons and fabrics, graphics and artwork. You can help your kids to create a hand-made book or purchase a scrapbook album to place the materials collected by them.

Summer Scrapbook

Summer Activities

Click here for more fun summer family activities.

For many of us, summer cost-cutting lies somewhere between prudence and necessity. Alas, a faltering economy should not get in the way of quality family time. We’ve put together three inexpensive things to do – ideas that will keep your family entertained at home, throughout the summer.

1. Beat the Kids with a Mallet

Easy to learn and hard to master, croquet is a great game for families. A new set costs as little as $50, and used sets can be found for a fraction of the cost on Ebay and in thrift stores.

2. Slip N’ Slide

It’s hard to believe that Slip n’ Slide has been around since 1961. On second thought, it’s easy to believe – Slip N’ Slide is cheap, easy to assemble, and above all else, fun. Prices start at $24.99 new.

3. Go Stargazing

Did you know that telescopes can be purchased for under $75? An inexpensive model won’t resolve the face on Mars, but should provide ample hours of educational entertainment. Our favorite model: the Konus KJ-7 Junior 2.3″/60mm Refractor Telescope Kit. It comes with a tripod and costs only $59.95.

Have a Great Summer!