Parenting Advice

by Kimberly BlakerAn important aspect of helping kids develop into responsible adults is teaching them the value and rewards of hard work and earning their own money. Through this they gain…

Summer is finally here! Things like vacations, weddings, backyard parties, and summer camp can all potentially set your budget back. No worries, though! We've rounded up 10 easy ways to save money…

DEBRA CAFFREYI will admit it – I’m addicted. To paper towels. Being a super frugal homemaker who’s trying to make steps towards creating a greener home, this is a terrible addiction to have! Most…

Summer vacations are just getting started and many of us are already thinking about our travel plans for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Savvy planning will definitely reduce stress around the…

DEBRA CAFFREYThere are a million ways to try to curb your grocery bill, and a ton of blogs and articles about how to do so. It can be overwhelming! It seems as though people are always looking for…

Ways to Save on Energy Bills When we moved to Fredericksburg, we bought what we thought was just going to be our starter home; a little fixer upper that we’d sell when we had kids. Well 13 years…

National Bike Month & Bicycle Safety Awareness Month
Learning to ride a bike is one of childhood’s treasured milestones. It is important to keep safety in mind while having fun on family…

Written by Chris Jones
I’m always trying to improve my life. Recently, I quit drinking coffee. I felt that between the added daily anxiety that 540 milligrams of caffeine was giving me (that’s…

Have you ever bought stocks for your kids? If you answered no, you are not alone and you are actually in the majority of parents I asked. Don’t read me wrong, buying stocks for kids is a great way…

by Brandy CentolanzaBalancing schedules and finding time to fit it all in during the day can be challenging, but parents can aid in the development of time management skills in their children to…