When Sittercity offered me the opportunity to test out their babysitter finding service, I found it so useful that I paid for my subscription when I moved and needed another sitter a year later.

And Sittercity is more than just baby sitters! Find elder care, house sitters, pet sitters, and tutors, too!

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Confession: I want to be green but sometimes, between family and work, it is just not at the top of my list.  I also want to keep my house cleaner, but I have little interest in tidying and even less time for it.
So, when my organization and cleaning guru (and fellow Mamanista editor), Debbie, recommends a product like Clorox Green Works that is green and clean, I want to check out it.
To find out more about having a greener home, I visited the Clorox Green Works 30 Days to Natural …

We’re a family of shutterbugs.  I got my love of photography from my Dad and, now that I have children, my mother, mother in law, and I exchange pictures of the kids several times a month.
I upload the photos to Shutterfly, crop and enhance, and then share them with my closest family and friends. But what if I happened to run into an old acquaintance or wanted to display a small selection of photos for a wider circle?  For a while I was using a free blog and other photo …

When I lived in Manhattan, everything was delivered. With long work hours and no car, most urban dwellers would have a hard time running errands without this helpful service.
One of the many aspects of city living I miss is delivery, which would be especially useful when I’m recovering from birth and juggling the needs of my newborn, my toddler, and my household.  So, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to check out Peapod’s online grocery shoping & delivery service.
If you have not checked out grocery delivery lately, you will …

Kids across the country head back to school next week. I don’t have a school-aged child, but I do have a teenage mother’s helper who comes a few days a week to help with the baby. So “Back to School” meant I needed to find a new babysitter. 
While I’m fortunate to live close to my mother who can babysit occasionally for free, many grandmas today have jobs, volunteer work and busy lives. Even if you are lucky enough to live near your family, you might not be able to rely on …

I’ve shared how I used Sittercity to locate a trustworthy care provider for Baby Diva so I could meet some deadlines. Whether you are a working mom, a work at home mom, or a stay at home mom, you deserve a break. Quality childcare can be difficult to find, but Sittercity makes it easy. Check out our full review of this essential service!
Sittercity also has two new exciting services!
Pet Sitter Finder: If you are traveling out of town this holiday season, Sittercity …

My parents’ generation is sometimes known as the caretaker generation because they find themselves caring and providing for their aging parents, their adult children who find themselves in an uncertain job and housing market, and often their grandchildren, too.
Wouldn’t it be great if you could find childcare, elder care, pet sitters, and tutors all in one spot?
That’s the great idea behind Care.com. You’ll find Child Care, Pet Care, Tutoring, and Senior Care, all through one service with just one subscription. Plus free Background Checks are available.
The site is very user-friendly …

Here’s a way to save money, time, and energy!
When I was a city dweller, I loved services like Peapod: fresh food direct to your doorstep, even when you do not have the time or energy for a big shopping trip.
Then, I had Baby Diva in suburban exile while Captain Dad was away and I longed for the days of delivery. For harried parents, Amazon Grocery comes to the rescue. They have great prices on household items, canned goods, personal care, and other non-perishables.
You can use Amazon’s new Subscribe and …

Whether you are a working mom, a work at home mom, or a stay at home mom, you deserve a break. Quality childcare can be difficult to find, but Sittercity makes it easy.
Two growing trends place increasing stress on new mommies: we move further away from our families and, even when we live nearby, our own mothers are more likely to have their own jobs, interests, and obligations.
I love spending most of my day with Baby Diva, but I still occasionally need a break. As a work at home mom, …