In Part 1 (Click here to read) I mentioned that I was able to save $10,516.37 on my baby’s first year. Let me clarify. That number was from my list of things that I bought for our first baby. I took what I paid and subtracted it from what I would have paid by just …
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I published this article 23 Unique Ways to Save $10,516.37 on Your Baby’s First Year… Part 1 about four years ago… After my divorce, I didn’t expect to remarry anytime soon, let alone have more children. I was very blessed to marry a wonderful man who not only wanted my 2 kids but who also wanted …
Alise, a guest expert, and I explain The Negative Effects of Yelling at Young Children & 5 Steps to Avoid It. I, Anita, love being a mom. It is my favorite role and job I have ever had. I thank God every day for my children. They are so fun, cute, sweet, and unique. We laugh, …
I was pleasantly surprised with how easy it was to make a DIY Cake Topper Banner. It only took about 10 minutes to make, it was customized to our party theme and color scheme, and the best part was, it was free to make! I saw the cake topper banner (pictured below) at a party …
My daughter wanted a Medieval birthday party. I was thinking of fun and inexpensive party favors. I thought it would be nice to make DIY Medieval Snow Globes. It ended up being a very easy, inexpensive, and quick activity that the kids loved. Among the crafts I thought of, the DIY Medieval snow globes were …
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of P&G. The opinions and text are all mine. My friends are just about to welcome their second baby. The first was quite an adjustment for them (as it usually is for most). They are a little nervous and apprehensive that this second one …
Growing up I really loved how my parents included us in prayers and taught us how to pray. It taught me gratitude (we always said thanks for what we had), it taught me humility (to ask for help and strength), and most importantly, it taught me that I was never alone (I knew there was …
I had the book Make Your Kid a Money Genius (Even If You’re Not) by Beth Kobliner show up on my doorstep the other day. I sat down in my living room and began to read through it. As an author of a financial book myself, I was excited to read another money guide for parents …
Creating a memorable and cherished Christmas for your children doesn’t have to be overly expensive or complex. To prove this point, just take a minute and think back on when you were a child. What do you remember and cherish most about Christmas? As I did this, three main things came to mind: 1- Helping …
A child who is not outgoing and who does not seem to be keen on making friends can be a source of concern for his or her parents. Some parents react by labeling this sort of behavior as abnormal. This vocal labeling can alienate their child and even push them into depression. It is …
This has been a post that I’ve known I would write since starting blogging. It has taken me over 6 months to get the courage and feel comfortable enough to write it. I hope that by writing my story I can help other children who think they are fat. It all started when I was …