Let’s say you are trying to figure out the best deal on disposable diapers for your little one. Baby Cheapskate learned it’s not that easy to do the math, with all the variables involved. But she’s posted a How many diapers per pack worksheet to help you parents out.
Yes, I know, cloth diapers are a […]

Kids’ playtime has long been ruled by pop culture and commercialism - Dora the Explorer today; Polly Pocket for girls a generation ago; Cabbage Patch Kids for those who grew up in the 1980s …
But some play things never go out of style.
Saving Advice has this post 20 Ways Your Child’s Imagination Can Save You […]

Starting July 1, Michigan children between the ages of 4 and 8 and shorter than 4-feet, 9-inches tall will be required to use booster seats when in a vehicle.
State Rep. Kathy Angerer, D-Dundee, is encouraging families to attend one of four booster seat giveaways being held next month. She has partnered with Safe Kids Michigan, […]

This grant program for medical bills is meant for working families on a budget who have a seriously ill child:
United HealthCare Children’s Foundation has a financial assistance program to help families who have commercial health insurance, such as through an employer or an individually purchased plan, but need help with co-pays or medical expenses that […]

Do you need another reason to shop at those Mom2Mom sales?
CNN reports Mattel will raise toy prices this year.
A snippet:
Since parents will buy toys for their kids no matter what, Linda Bolton Weiser, analyst with Caris & Company, said she expects more families will gravitate towards lower-priced products for the holiday season, priced at or […]

Attention Moms: have your kids outgrown their clothes and toys? Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Ida has a big Mom 2 Mom sale today.
How big is it? All the vendor spaces are sold out, there was a line of at least 25 people at the door when the sale began, and the church parking […]

Spring is when Monroe County parents make big decisions for K-12 education for the following year. Many of the kindergarten “round-ups” have been held or are still taking place, private and charter schools are holding open houses, and transfer requests need to be taken care of.
If you plan to homeschool (I know some people who […]

There will be two vendor and business expos this weekend in the region aimed at new and expecting parents. Business expos are a great opportunity to see demonstrations, get samples and coupons, and talk to vendors about products and services you are considering.
The American Baby Faire will be open Saturday and Sunday at the Rock […]

Mom 2 Mom sales are rummage sales  / garage sales that focus on children’s clothing, toys and accessories. The spring sale season is just starting up.
First United Methodist Church of Flat Rock will host its annual Mom 2 Mom sale from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday March 15.
And here’s a web site called the […]

Gibraltar Trade Center, 14425 Racho Rd., off I-75’s exit 36, in Taylor is hosting a Mom2Mom sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday March 8 and Sunday March 9.
Mom2Mom sales feature gently used and sometimes new children and infant’s clothing, furniture and toys.
For more information, go to the trade center’s web site.