Parents aim for their kids to be better or smarter than them in everything they do. One area that can get forgotten though is financial literacy and money management. Can they make smart money decisions, balance their accounts, and not overspend? This is not taught in schools! We need to help them learn financial skills […]
I love making my own spice mixes instead of buying them at the store. Not only can I control the ingredients, but it’s so much cheaper! And if you plan ahead, you can make a bunch of it at one time and just keep it in the pantry. The one spice mix I never […]
Our goal is to instill healthy financial practices in our kids and help them grow up to make wise decisions about money. One of the more important, but scariest, ways to help them is in building their credit. Building good credit early will pay off early on helping them rent an apartment and have lower insurance […]
The late elementary school and middle school years can be tough when it comes to buying gifts. They’re getting too old for many toys, but they still want something special! Here is a list I’ve gathered from some of the new popular items out this year as well as some old classics—30 top gifts for […]
These days, there is no shortage of toys and gifts for kids of any age. There are lots of options—almost too many! The elementary years is a broad range, anywhere from age 5 to age 11, so there are lots of gifts that work for kids of this age, but which are the best? I’ve […]
Whether you’re at the store or looking online, the options for gifts can be overwhelming. There are always new toys coming out, and the big names put out lots of hot new toys at this time of year. I’ve sorted through all the new toys and also gone looking for some classic toy ideas, so […]
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This post might get some pushback, and that is OK. Frugality doesn’t look the same for everyone. Some things that I consider frugal might be more work than other families can handle. There may be things that I see as a splurge for someone else to do, but that helps them stick to their budgets […]
The holidays are coming, and it’s time to start thinking of gift ideas for the people in your life. If you are buying for babies or toddlers, the options are overwhelming. Walking down the toy aisle at the store is overstimulating and leaves you exhausted trying to decide what would be the best gift for […]
