Fathers Day gifts for dads under $50: Budget gifts for men, guys gifts under $50

Back in the day, Fathers Day gifts for dads were ties, after shave or an ashtray you made in art class. Well, times have changed and so, mercifully, has the understanding of appropriate gifts for dads. It's important too, that as costs rise, folks demand better value for their gift-giving dollar. Here are budget gifts for men under $50.   Fathers Day gifts for dads under $50: Budget gifts for men, guys gifts under $50

Mothers Day gifts for mom: Best presents come in acts of love, not boxes

 Mother's Day gifts for mom are a no-brainer right? Just get flowers (but she's allergic and they die in a few days), candy (but she's on a diet) and a card (which costs $5 and gets tossed). How about some better Mothers Day gifts for mom? These gift ideas range in price--some cost nothing and all reflect lots of love.



Start by remembering that your mom starts your Christmas shopping in July, gets in fights at the mall to procure the shoes you wanted in just the right color, and went to 15 different stores to find the video game you had to have. So give some thought and energy to Mothers Day gift ideas for this very special lady, huh?  Mothers Day gifts for mom: Best presents come in acts of love, not boxes | Examiner.com

Bridal shower mimosa bar: Budget DIY mimosa champagne cocktail bar for parties

Looking to host a bridal shower with class? Why not serve a bridal shower mimosa bar. The mimosa is a traditional beach-themed champagne cocktail. The mimosa brunch is popular in New Orleans. Here's a guide for budget, DIY mimosa brunch bar for wedding showers. Bridal shower mimosa bar: Budget DIY mimosa champagne cocktail bar for parties | Examiner.com

Free printable all occasion greeting cards, party invitations, birthday cards

Making and sending greeting cards has been a time-honored tradition in my classroom and homeschool. We made Get Well Soon, birthday cards and holiday cards. We made our own party invitations, too. Holidays, birthdays, new baby, wedding, anniversary, sympathy, illness, congratulations, whatever the event, out came the construction paper, scissors and markers. We shunned pricey impersonal party invitations and made our own. Here are free printable all occasion greeting cards for kids to print and make. Whatever the occasion, greeting cards make people smile.  Free printable all occasion greeting cards, party invitations, birthday cards | Examiner.com

Homemade Easter baskets for girls: Budget, candy-free Easter basket fillers

I'm the original minimalist mama, always looking to do natural, sustainable, frugal, recycled. But I also love to party, especially with kids! You don't have to spend a lot to have a fun with children. You can make homemade gifts that are just as nice as store-bought. Here's are candy-free homemade Easter baskets for girls. Give these Easter basket fillers minus Easter candy and delight your daughters! Because holidays don't have to center around candy to be fun!  Homemade Easter baskets for girls: Budget, candy-free Easter basket fillers

Childhood obesity: Diet, nutrition helps kids lose weight without drugs, surgery

Childhood obesity: those are terrifying words. Most people are used to seeing obese adults. But overweight kids are more worrisome: for parents, healthcare professionals, and the nation at large. Because more children are getting fatter--not just baby fat fatter--the weight they are gaining won't come off in puberty. These overweight kids are tomorrow's morbidly obese adults. And more obesity means more healthcare costs (weight related problems account for the largest piece of insurance and health care spending). But childhood obesity is treatable with diet. Good nutrition helps kids lose weight without drugs or surgery. Did that stop you in your tracks--anti-obesity drugs and bariatric surgery for children? It should shock but consider this, drugs and surgery are the logical outcome if those overweight children can't or won't lose weight and carry that fat into adulthood.  Childhood obesity: Diet, nutrition helps kids lose weight without drugs, surgery | Examiner.com

Best Valentines Day gifts: Personal blender for power shakes, breakfast smoothie

You want to know what the best Valentine's Day gift for him or her are? Well, I can tell you what they're not and that's candy or sweets. This Valentine holiday, give a practical gift of health. Give a Magic Bullet or similar brand personal blender system. Why a personal blender? Several reasons. It helps maintain the weight I've lost--about 100 pounds. It helps me manage diet goals.   Best Valentines Day gifts: Personal blender for power shakes, breakfast smoothie | Examiner.com