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Flaimahmy Magazine Loves GREEN!

By Editor
Flaimahmy Magazine Loves GREEN!

When we first envisioned Flaimahmy (fly-mommy) Magazine we envisioned a super glossy paper magazine like any other women’s lifestyle magazine.  However, as the idea took life we at Flaimahmy, being parents, realized that we had to think about the future, our children. Nearly 4 billion trees are cut down every year to make paper in... »

Celebrate Earth Day with the Family by Recycling

By Rachel
Celebrate Earth Day with the Family by Recycling

Celebrating Earth day, April 22, is a great way to introduce children to recycling at home.  Recycling bins, compost heaps, and reusing items can help even busy moms show her children how to help the planet.  Introducing recycling to children at a young age will teach them good recycling habits which can be used... »

15 Easy Steps to Living Green

By Lilian Ajayi
15 Easy Steps to Living Green

1. Stop using disposable bags. 500 BILLION plastic bags are used per year.  Slow the production of disposable plastic bags by carrying your own reusable cloth bags when you shop. 2. Sign up for Green Energy. Did you know you now have the option of purchasing a green energy power source from your utility company?  This information is... »

Who will be Flaimahmy Magazine’s Fly-Baby 2010??

By Editor
Who will be Flaimahmy Magazine’s Fly-Baby 2010??

Who will be Flaimahmy Magazine’s Fly Baby 2010?? Vote Here! Do you think it could be your baby? There is still time to enter! The contest winner will receive $1,000! If you think your baby is fly enough to win enter them here! Good luck to all of our Fly Babies!! »

Increasing Household $$$

By Angela Panama
Increasing Household $$$

Around 60% of US families live paycheck to paycheck. There once was a time when most of us were confident that the next paycheck would be there. However, in these unstable times, tomorrow is not promised with many employers. Many companies are foregoing annual pay raises, so although the cost of living continues to... »

Mind Your Own Business: How to Manage Money in These Economic Times

By Barbara Carter
Mind Your Own Business: How to Manage Money in These Economic Times

As moms, we are naturally seeking new ways to cut corners and save a few dollars here and there.  It’s almost like the process was encoded in our DNA when we gave birth to our beautiful offspring.  Now that we’re in the midst of a national economic challenge, the need to cut costs is even... »

Surviving Without Health Insurance

By Angela Panama
Surviving Without Health Insurance

Did you know that it is estimated that there are around 50 million Americans without health insurance? It has been reported that  the cost of health insurance can be expected to rise by at least 10%?   The number of uninsured is also on the rise.  Many people go without insurance because of simple necessity; they need that money for other... »

Flaimahmy Magazine Is Looking For Our Fly-Baby 2010!!

By Editor
Flaimahmy Magazine Is Looking For Our Fly-Baby 2010!!

Fly-Mommies naturally have Fly-Babies, Right??? So that’s why Flaimahmy Magazine is on the search for the Flyest Baby of 2010! The 2010 Flaimahmy Magazine’s Fly-Baby winner, chosen by our readers, will be awarded $1,000 (that’s right ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS!!) So Fly-Mommies get your cameras ready to snap a picture of your Fly little one... »

Single Parent Vacations

By Angela Panama
Single Parent Vacations

I haven’t taken my daughter on a vacation in ages so I recently started searching travel websites for reasonably priced single parent vacations to see what was available.  I quickly realized that it’s hard to find good deals when there is only one adult involved.  Most travel websites have great deals that are based... »

Tips For Planning A Family Vacation!!

By Nicki D.
Tips For Planning A Family Vacation!!

Want to take a trip with the family this summer?  Well, better start planning NOW!! Here are a few tips to help you along the way: -Decide on a budget and stick with it! - A family vacation should be fun and relaxing so make sure it doesn’t break the family budget!  (What good is a... »

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