I'm a stay-at-home mom to 2 boys and a new baby on the way! It's so hard financially, but totally worth it! More >>

The Chinese New Year is one of the most important and longest festivals in the Chinese calendar. Starting on Feb. 10 and culminating in the Lantern Festival on Feb. 24, the Chinese New Year is a great celebration. More >>

Fried foods are traditional fare during Hanukkah, commemorating the miracle of the Hanukkah oil that lasted eight days when it should have only last one...Here are some ideas and recipes on how to include your little ones in the flavors of Hanukkah. More >>

One of the biggest mistakes newlyweds make today is to purchase a house based on two incomes. I can't understand why my generation (1950's) had so much more economic common sense than young people today. Maybe it's because we grew up with the privation that still existed after the depression. More >>

Here are some tips for using all of that extra Halloween candy... More >>

Yellow is a great color - it's the color of sunshine, and sunshine energizes us. Yellow fruits and vegetables come in a range of textures and flavors, and contain a variety of beneficial vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Here are some to choose next time you're at the market... More >>

It is never too late to encourage your child to make healthy food choices and build a foundation that will last a lifetime. Here are few suggestions for including fruits and vegetable in your child's lunch box... More >>

Edamame and shiitake mushrooms are very common to Japanese cooking. Including shiitake mushrooms in an edamame puree is a great way to introduce your baby to the distinctive taste of umami. Okonomiyaki, a Japanese-style pancake, is also very popular with kids... More >>

Here are some quick tips to save time and energy by changing your habits... More >>

In Japan, the color red signifies energy and power and is often used as a color for heroic figures. This is a good description because when you include red fruits and vegetables in your child's meals, they will grow up strong like superheroes. More >>