This spring cake is fun to make with your kids for springtime holidays and parties, especially Easter and Mother’s Day. A low-fat recipe version of this Daisy Cake is included below. Save room for this special-occasion dessert by planning ahead. For example, watch portions and choose lower-fat foods beforehand.
Mother’s Day Daisy Cake
Serves: 12
Total Time: 1 hr 5 min
Prep Time: 30 min
Oven Temp: 350
Ingredients

1 package(s) (2-layer size) yellow cake mix
1 package(s) (3.4-ounce) Jell-O® Lemon Flavor Instant Pudding
1 tub(s) (8-ounce) Cool Whip® Whipped Topping, thawed
1/2 cup(s) Baker’s® Angel Flake Coconut
1 drop(s) …

Cost-Effective Summer Childcare Options
By Candi Wingate, Guest Contributor
School is out, and the search for child care is on! The challenge most parents face is finding quality care for your child that fits within your budget.  Here are some cost-effective child care options that won’t break the bank.

Hire a Babysitter or Nanny
Nannies are no longer exclusive to the wealthy. If you have two children in full time daycare you can afford a nanny, and sites like Nannies4Hire cut out the high-priced fee of nanny agency. Whether you need a full …

Who doesn’t like to get a good deal, to save money? Organizing your grocery list, clipping food coupons, and comparing best deals all lead to being a wise, savvy shopper. Here are some great tips on how to save on those groceries…

Planning

The most important tip is to plan your shopping list before you leave for the grocery store! Your impulsive buying is what the grocery stores hope for.  They place tempting items in strategic places throughout the store.  As I enter my grocery store, I see sweets, snacks, soda and …

Finally, warm sunny weather has arrived in New Jersey! Hopefully, it is being shared by the other states, too! With good weather comes more shopping and traveling. A great way to save is searching for printable coupons before you shop or travel…or shop to travel…or shop while you’re traveling…I’m sure you get what I’m trying to say…use your Internet to shop for printable coupons before you spend no matter where you are! Hotels all have Internet access now.
I must admit, searching for online coupons is something I have to remind …

My last post was on comparing the costs of moving a business from one state to another because of the different regulations and tax structures. This advice carries over to our everyday living expenses for needs and wants, too! Especially the way the economy is today, it is such a vital necessity. It not only saves us money, it also keeps the businesses competitive by trying to offer the best value for your money. Remember, they need your business to stay in business.
With that said, there really is a lot …

We love to buy our grandchildren toys, books, and clothes…just like most grandparents…aunts, uncles, family friends…and birthday party guests. Make that times 3 and what do you have? Wall to wall clutter. Last Saturday we visited as usual, only this time we couldn’t walk into the girls’ bedroom…there was no where to step! Sunday they spent most of the day cleaning up what they hadn’t taken the time to do so after their play time. You’d think that wouldn’t happen again but hindsight tells me it will!
How to Organize Kids …

Whether your income has decreased or your expenses have increased, you can have fun finding creative ways to save. When it comes to cost-saving entertainment, host a DIY Dine-In Dinner Party. Impress your friends (or your honey) with this do-it-yourself, dine-in dinner party (or date night) menu courtesy of culinary cutie Dave Lieberman, campaign spokesperson for Del Monte “Value without Sacrifice”  and Chef and Author of  The 10 Things You Need to Eat: – a New York Times Bestseller!! You can host a fabulous dinner party without sacrificing value or …