There’s a chill in the air and the leaves are starting to change in many parts of the country. You can almost hear the witches cackling, ghosts wailing and skeleton bones rattling…Halloween is just around the corner! Because Halloween is only the beginning of the holiday season, it’s easy to go overboard on spending – …
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I’ve struggled with my teeth ever since I was a child, and to this day I still tend to be prone to cavities and susceptible to decay. A lot of my initial problems stemmed from growing up without dental insurance…taking care of teeth can be expensive! And I’m not alone. Many people neglect their teeth …
So, you’ve decided to have a baby. Congratulations! Raising a baby is a wonderful experience, but it can also be expensive. Going through all those diapers alone costs a fortune in the first couple of years! But don’t worry, because there are plenty of effective ways to cut expenses here and there. Caring for your …
Welcoming a new baby is one of the most special moments in a family’s life. So, it’s only natural to want to create a perfect nursery for your little bundle of joy. But for many people, spending thousands creating a nursery worthy of a home decor magazine just isn’t financially achievable, especially since so many …
This post contains affiliate links. As temperatures drop each year, expenses tend to get a little higher, which means budgets get a little tighter. Utilities get used a lot more during the cold, dark, winter months, and that means more money spent keeping the lights on. But you can still find ways to save! If …
Travel can be expensive even for a single adult, and the cost only goes up when kids are added to the mix. But that doesn’t have to mean a lifetime of staying at home. There are ways to travel cheap with kids! With a little planning and some creativity, that family vacation can be more …
When it comes to managing money, most people know the simple money management tips. Families usually have a checking account for essentials, an emergency fund, and potentially an education fund for the children. But not every family has a family savings account! And that can mean missing out on a great way to teach children …
It should come as no surprise to anyone that managing personal finances can be stressful. Often, it seems like no matter how hard we try to save money and make smart money management decisions, we can never seem to get ahead. Indeed, most adults worry about money on a regular basis – as much as …
When it comes to taking your dream vacation, there’s almost always two main obstacles in the way – time and money. Time can be a hard factor to manage, because between work, chores and family, there’s very little spare time left. You can’t necessarily give yourself more vacation days or ignore your child’s school schedule. …
Cute onesies. Fashion-forward diaper covers. Size 3 skinny jeans (3T that is). If your fashion focus has been primarily on your kids, who can blame you? They are so stinking cute and dressing them can be really fun. But it’s important to remember that you deserve to look and feel great too! Even though keeping …