As part of our New Beginnings Series, sponsored by State Farm, Paige and Gretchen continue their tour of a baby safe home with Michele Spahr, President of Safe Start Baby. Michele focuses on the nursery and points out what parents can do to ensure that their baby not only has sweet dreams, but a safe place to sleep too! Check out Michele’s blog here.

As part of our MommyTech Series, sponsored by Microsoft, Paige spills her secrets for keeping her family organized with online calendaring. From weekly family meetings to setting alarms on her phone, she’ll share her passion for keeping a family of seven on the same calendar page! You can check out some of our favorite online calendars here and here.

It’s ah-mazing all of the cool things you can do today with digital photography and a little techno know how! Paige and Gretchen get a lesson from Cat Lambson of Technogeekery on how to make the most of your family photos. And if you’re looking for a digital camera for your kids, check these out.

Gretchen and Paige spoke with actor and producer, Mark Consuelos about his support of the Lever 2000 Making Every Touch Count campaign. Mark says that the silver lining to tough economic times is the American family’s return to simple pleasures. Check out the show to get a sneak peak at Mark and his wife Kelly Ripa’s plans for their “classic” summer vaycay, and visit Lever 2000 to read the Lever 2000 Making Every Touch Count Study: A National Report on the Power of Touch & Family Closeness. You can also enter their Make Every Touch Count Photo Contest that helps to support the Boys and Girls Club of America.

Michele Spahr, President of Safe Start Baby, has literally tons of information on great products and easy ways to “baby proof” your home. Gretchen and Paige took a tour of a baby safe home with her as part of our New Beginnings series sponsored by State Farm. Watch to learn what you can do to make your home a baby haven, and for even more ideas on making your home baby friendly visit here and here. Also make sure to check out Michele’s blog here.

Let’s just say it right at the beginning, Mark Consuelos is SO cute! Paige and Gretchen were lucky enough to talk to the actor, father, producer, and television personality about his endorsement of the Lever 2000 “Make Every Touch Count” campaign. Mark explained that this campaign is a great way to celebrate the power of touch in our families, and it helps support the Boys and Girls Club of America. Visit www.makeeverytouchcount.com to see how you can enter to win some great prizes and also lend your support!

Bob Smith, a school based technology specialist, gave Gretchen and Paige the run down on keeping kids protected when they’re on the computer. His number one rule? Communication! Bob says the best way to protect kids is to talk to them about what they’re doing. Let them know you care enough to check where they’ve been and who they’ve been talking to on the computer. Watch the show for more ideas on keeping kids safe, and then share how you monitor your kids’ computer use on Mommycast.com. We’d love to hear from you!