As a busy mom of two boys who are full of vigor and verbosity, quiet time without interruption to talk only with my husband is crucial for our unity and my sanity. A veteran mom and my mentor…
Family Money
Whoa! I just got a glimpse of how much money could be spent in one week with both of my boys home from school during Spring Break. The amount of food consumed and the cost of activities had me…
You may think you have to sacrifice healthy eating while maintaining your food budget. I know it is difficult to eat healthfully with young children, but I can assure you it is possible. Let me…
HSA stands for Health Savings Account, a tax-advantaged savings account that lets you set aside pre-tax dollars to be used for future medical costs. It is not actual insurance, but allows…
Your new bundle of joy is here and you look around at all the stuff you got from your baby shower. Completely overwhelmed, you ask yourself, “Do I really need that?”Looking back, I can personally…
There’s a knack to regifting without being suspected of doing so. Keep organized so not to regift back to the original giver or to those who may recognize said gift. When selecting a unique gift…
Are you one to camp out in front of a store for the chance to buy the hottest new gadget, game or toy of the season? Did your parents elbow their way through to do whatever it took to get you a…
Can you believe I still have my very first cell phone? It was an Audiovox MVX-460 and I purposely kept it to one day show my children. Even with switching service providers often, I have…
Cut the cord without cutting out your shows Is there life after cable? I dare say yes! Eight years ago we dropped cable and installed an antenna. At first I was apprehensive; I needed my Food…
Even if you work with a certified financial planner that uses private software and you feel that all your personal finances are in order, you should still be aware of how much money is coming in…