The Sweet Tea and Life Lessons Approach to Raising Money-Smart Kids You know what I love more than a glass of sweet tea on the front porch? Watching my kids count their allowance money with the same careful attention my grandmother gave to her recipe measurements. Teaching kids about money isn’t just about numbers and…
Why Grocery Bills Sting and How to Push Back Let’s face it. Grocery costs are climbing faster than our cat up a curtain. I’ve seen my bill for a family of four go from “okay” to “ouch” real quick. Sound familiar? But don’t sweat it – you can still feed your crew without going broke….
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When your kid asks for “the biggest party ever” and you’re already stretching the grocery budget… Planning a party for 30 people doesn’t have to mean choosing between your child’s happiness and your family’s financial peace of mind. As a parent who’s hosted countless birthday parties, playdates-turned-parties, and “let’s celebrate everything” gatherings, I’ve learned that…
We’re all in this together… With grocery prices doing their best impression of a rocket, it’s time to get strategic about when and how we shop. The good news? There’s actually a science to scoring the best deals, and once you know the secrets, you’ll feel like you’re winning the grocery game every single time….
I know I’m not the only parent who has wondered how to save money while raising a family! There’s no question that having kids CAN cost a bundle – many estimates are coming in around $250,000 to raise a kid from birth to ages 18 (source). But you’re wrong if you think that you need…
Who else suffers from the guilt of literally throwing money in the garbage? (I know I am not the only one who has struggled to stop wasting food!) Before we can have an honest conversation about how to stop wasting food, we need to look at some statistics. Did you know that just one quarter…
Technology is making dreams become reality for many people. Over the years, we’ve seen many improvements in household appliances so that people can benefit from more complex features. There are heating systems that learn your desired temperature and adjust it all the time, or security cameras with smartphone apps so you can watch your house…
Snowman Candy Bar As a former teacher, I always searched for simple and inexpensive student Christmas gift ideas. So I thought I would share one of my favorites with you, the Snowman Candy Bar. (This post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean to you? Well, if you click on a product and make a…
Life Lessons I Want My Daughters to Know Being a mom is tough (I know all of the moms will agree on that), but it is the BEST job I’ve ever had! Although my kiddos have flown from the nest, I still have so many life lessons I want my daughters to know. Since sharing…
