Finances

I freely admit that I like to shop. Clothes, shoes, books, fabric, sewing patterns, things for the house… It’s so much fun to pore over websites and through sale racks, trying to find a great deal. Plus, if you...

The polar vortex is bearing down upon us. My daughter has had a very long impromptu break from school. The house is a disaster. And I am completely EXHAUSTED. So I have decided it's time for a little positive...

As parents, the decisions we face on a daily basis can seem daunting. They leave us constantly wondering if we made the right choice. Did I buy the right sunscreen? Did she eat enough vegetables? Have I allowed him...

When my oldest child was born, I faced a problem common to many families: what would we do about childcare? Our family’s struggle on this issue isn’t unique, and it continues to this day. A Delicate Balance We were fairly young...

My oldest is ready to start high school in the fall and my youngest is going to be in third grade. With three kids, I know that each of them will have their own big dreams and I want...

I have a rising high school senior (that's what you call them when it's summer time and they're not in school, you see), and many of us are thinking about the impending change that is "sending our kids out...

Does anyone else feel like you are NEVER done shopping for your kids’ clothes? My kids are one and three, and every time I think I am set...boom–along comes another need. With the changing seasons and kids who never...

My daughter told me recently that she wants to be an ice skating instructor who teaches people to ice skate WITH their puppies. I love it! My oldest, however, has a different kind of ambition. He asks things like,...

It seems like all aspects of our lives are going digital, and saving money is no exception. Physical coupon-clipping is quickly becoming a thing of the past as we turn more and more to online shopping, e-coupons, and smart...

It’s so hard when your little one is sick and you’re not sure what to do. Recently I went through a scary ordeal with a sick kiddo and a middle of the night ER visit. Thankfully nothing was seriously...