Family and Kids
Growing your family can pose a huge financial responsibility. Plus, as shocking as it may seem, many employees don’t receive paid maternity leave in the U.S. I definitely didn’t, which did create some financial stress. But luckily, I took the …
If you have a baby on the way or are a new mom, congratulations! It is one of the most beautiful milestones of a woman’s life. With a new addition to the family comes new responsibilities. Among those responsibilities is …
If you have ever had a conversation about chores with other parents, you will most likely hear more than one opinion on the matter. Some people feel children should not be paid to do chores at all. Rather they feel …
Kids go through all kinds of interesting stages in life. I find it interesting, and a bit entertaining, that my 7-year-old is now in that state where he’s having conversations with his friends about more than just toys. The other …
As the school year starts to come to a close, graduations, high school and college alike, are underway. Graduation is a momentous occasion in every student’s life, and is one that deserves celebration. As the date approaches, however, now, if …
As a working mom, I know how hard it is to plan fast and filling meals for a hungry family while trying to stay within your grocery budget. When you’re looking to save money, one of the top ways recommended …
One of the first things my husband and I thought about after we found out we were expecting, was how we were going to pay for college. Obviously, the college debt situation in the United States must be dire. First-time …
Media and society have trained us to believe that having a baby is a very expensive undertaking. And it totally can be, but it can also not be that bad. Yes, there are some costs that are necessary, like childcare. …
Spring is right around the corner (literally just a few days away) and as the weather warms up, kids can get restless so you’ll need to be able to think on your toes when it comes to keeping your kids …
