The holiday seasons is a time of year filled with special family times. Some of my most special memories growing up include our family’s Christmas traditions. Our family always seemed to find a way to make the holidays special without spending a lot of money. We loved playing Christmas music as we [...]
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(ARA) - Wrapping paper, bows and ribbons are littering your family room, the adults are holding their tummies and settling down to digest the big meal and children are everywhere, ready to play with their holiday presents.
But this year they received several gift cards, which also means it’s time to schedule [...]
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The amount of money you give to kids as an allowance is an often-challenged topic. Some experts say that you shouldn’t give kids an allowance at all. They posit that kids should learn at an early age that money has to be earned. Other experts insist, however, that giving children an allowance [...]
What was the hardest part of the financial makeover you’ve been undergoing? Was it learning to create a budget? Maybe it was stopping the urge to use credit cards. If you’re like many people, one of the toughest parts of getting your finances under controls is learning to save money.
Now [...]
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Expecting parents are often advised to prepare themselves for major expenses when their new baby arrives. No matter how much you plan, however, nothing can prepare you for the sticker shock you will experience once you start clothing, feeding and diapering your little bundle of joy. Fortunately, the love and affection you’ll feel [...]
The return to school is a momentous occasion for any family. Your children look forward to getting to see their old friends again, learning new things, and all of the activities that come with school. You can enjoy having more time to get things done, whether you will be taking care of household [...]
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If you have little ones in your family, chances are you’ve forgotten to get a gift for a child’s birthday party at some point. Maybe your son or daughter forgot to tell you about the party ahead of time. Or maybe you just forgot to add a gift to your shopping list. Either way, here [...]
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How many times have you heard that collective groan from your kids when they realized that you were having leftovers for dinner? Although they loved your lasagna the first time around, they may be less than excited on the lasagna’s second or third visit to your dinner table. But you don’t want [...]
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Keeping your kids occupied for the summer can be a monumental task. And, keeping them occupied on a budget can seem to be impossible. How do you ensure that your children have a fun summer, without blowing your entire budget? Having a few tricks up your sleeve will keep you prepared when [...]
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Everyone knows that kids grow like crazy. So it seems insane to spend a fortune on clothing that your kids can only wear for a short time. How many times have you seen your little ones outgrow something that they’ve only gotten to wear a handful of times? Although you certainly want your children to [...]
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