When your children are small, thinking about the future usually means remembering to put dinner in the crock pot (harder than it should be, amiright?). But as caught up in diapers and preschool as you may be, it’s important to think a bit farther down the road. Eventually, your children will learn to wipe themselves, feed and dress themselves, and someday they’ll even graduate … [Read more...] about College Education Savings Plan Options for Parents
DIY Sensory Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Entertaining a toddler or preschooler indoors can be challenging. They are so busy and curious, and they need so much attention and stimulation all the day. A few weeks ago, my 18-month-old was about to drive me crazy. It was too cold to go to the park, and we’d already been to the library twice that week. Her books and toys had lost their charm, and there’s a limit to how many … [Read more...] about DIY Sensory Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
How To Reduce Your Grocery Budget Without Coupons
Spending less on groceries equals going hungry, right? Wrong. I spend less than average on groceries, but I do it without skipping meals or using coupons. We eat delicious, filling meals every day of the week. If you feel like your food spending is out of control, you can change it. But like other areas of money management, reducing grocery spending requires a new way of … [Read more...] about How To Reduce Your Grocery Budget Without Coupons
Ways to Save Money on Baby Costs the First Year
You Are Having A Baby. Now, How Do You Pay for It? A new baby is exciting and slightly terrifying for many reasons. Besides all the anxieties about your health, delivery, sleep deprivation, baby care, etc., you’re probably a little anxious about how you’re going to pay for this bundle of joy. Health care costs alone can feel daunting, but the list of everything your baby will … [Read more...] about Ways to Save Money on Baby Costs the First Year
Tips for Having a Great Christmas on a Modest Budget 2018
It seems like the back-to-school dust has barely settled before we are flung into holiday preparations. Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas come in rapid-fire with only a little breathing room in between. So if you woke up one morning in September (or October or November) and thought, Oh no! Christmas is coming!, you’re not the only one. That thought can be especially … [Read more...] about Tips for Having a Great Christmas on a Modest Budget 2018