As parents, we know there are a set of basic life skills and lessons we need to teach our children to help them become safe, healthy, and productive members of society. One of the challenges of parenting is keeping...
A while back we cut the cord. Why? We were never watching TV! Our DVR was full and we had no time to catch up. We cut the cord to save a bundle of money, and now we...
A friend who is a few years ahead of me as a mom told me, “Write everything down now. My kids ask me all the time about when they were younger and at this point, I just make stuff...
Making breakfasts, cooking dinner, driving to horse lessons, flying across the country, working at my desk. Thanks to podcasts streaming on my phone or desktop, these are just a few of the places I can stay current on politics...
“Mom, are there any chores I can do to earn an extra $10?”
This is a common question in our house. We're glad our kids have learned that if they want to earn something extra, they need to work for...
Recently I met my high school girlfriends for a weekend trip to Galena, Illinois. We had not been in a room together for over 25 years. As is the case with many people in their mid 40’s, we reconnected via...
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...
I’m gearing up for a big summer road trip with my kiddos. With 20 hours each way to fill with all my favorite tunes, I thought this would be the perfect time to introduce my kids to some of...
I'll admit it . . . I'm a social media junkie. I'm the mom who is constantly posting photos of my kiddos, our travels, and the chaos of our daily lives. I enjoy seeing what my friends and family...
Did you happen to see my Mommy Truth last week?
Yep, I am one of those Moms. Well to be honest, we are one of those families.
My husband has always been very tech friendly.
We have the big screen T.V.s, the PS3, Mac...
March Madness Bingo: Iowa Women
March Madness has arrived, and for our household that means non.stop. basketball.watching. We know that it's the same for many of you and your...
