8 mins read

The Family Guide to Bug Bites 

Bug bites have been a persistent souvenir of outdoor activities throughout human history, and today, these pesky critters continue to trouble our families. It’s an all-too-familiar scene—your kids return from outdoor play, already scratching at fresh bug bites acquired in the backyard. To effectively deal with these nuisances, it’s essential to understand the distinct preferences and behaviors of common pests that leave us with itchy welts.

In this article, we’ll explore three of the most prevalent bloodsucking pests before delving into effective strategies to safeguard your family and home from these persistent invaders.

4 mins read

Amazon Prime Big Deal Day Halloween and Home Finds

ModernMom.com collaborates with affiliate partners, which means we may earn compensation for certain product and service links. It's important to keep in mind that while we strive for accuracy, prices and offers mentioned in our content are current as of the publication date and may be subject to alterations. Who doesn’t love a good deal?…

3 mins read

Keep Your Kids Safe This Halloween!

Trick or treating is one of the great American traditions, and we can still enjoy a safe night out trolling for goodiesprovided we use some common sense and give our kids a few important guidelines. Maybe youll be accompanying your hobgoblins door to door this year, or perhaps you have older children venturing out on their own with friends. Here are some general safety tips along with reminders for parents and important advice for older kids.

1 min read

Baked Beets Recipe

I love fresh beets, and I finally figured out a sure-thing recipe that blows my friends away. They are sweet, just like candy, and I can serve this dish with any meal. Ingredients 5-10 multi colored fresh beets (canned will NOT work) 1/2 cup of olive oil and balsamic vinegar (mixed) salt and pepper Directions Cut the stems off the bulbs. Peel and slice the bulbs in halves or quarters, depending on the size of your beets.