Sending your child to school is bittersweet. They are growing into beautiful people and constantly changing while at the same time they are no longer your little baby. Sending preschoolers and kindergarteners off for their big day is even more … [Read more...]
Back to School Printable: Free First Day of School Signs
Heading back to school is an emotional time. Back in the day (the same day when we walked to school in 3 feet of school, up hill both ways) our parents didn't think twice about sending us to school on the bus with a sack lunch containing a bologna … [Read more...]
Teaching Kids About Money: Giving Kids Money for Back to School Shopping
As a parent one of our most important jobs is teaching kids about money. Each year we have a fantastic teachable opportunity with back to school shopping when there are school supplies, lunch boxes, shoes, clothing, and more to buy. There are 13 … [Read more...]
Wooden Fairy Craft Idea: Perfect for Summer, Birthday Parties, and More
My girls have loved fairies for a long time. It started with a healthy love of pirates mingled with Peter Pan and then the blonde little Pixie named Tinkerbell became one of their favorites. Grandma made two adorable fairy costumes so Little Sister … [Read more...]
15 Ways to Save Money
It doesn't matter the day of the week or the month of the year. We are always trying to find ways to save money. We work hard for our money and the last thing we want to do is watch it dawdle away. By being smart with the money that we have we are … [Read more...]
Crafty Tuesday: Tooth Fairy Pillow Tutorial
Visits from the Tooth Fairy are a very special time. For this mom with a sewing machine this momentous occasion couldn't merely be celebrated with the placement of the lost tooth under a pillow. Oh no, we needed a very special Tooth Fairy Pillow! … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Become Financially Stable
Sometimes it may feel like becoming financially stable is impossible. The bills keep coming and the amount of income coming in doesn't add up to the money owed. I have watched my parents struggled with money my whole life and can say I have been on … [Read more...]
Summer Activity for Kids: Super Duper Words
Kids need to hear and practice new words each day. One summer activity for kids is to create a list of Super Duper words to use throughout the summer. Introduce one word and its meaning at the beginning of the day and encourage your child to use the … [Read more...]
Learn How to Save Money on Back to School Shopping and Give to Kids in Need
Back to school is a time of year that I have mixed emotions. I hate sending my girls back to school for the selfish reason that I love spending time with them and I never think that we get through our whole summer bucket list. However, back to … [Read more...]
Thrift Store Shopping Tricks
Shopping at thrift stores is exhilarating when you find the right items. There are some days I go thrift store shopping and leave feeling like I won the lottery and other days aren't as productive. There are a few different types of thrift store … [Read more...]
Leandrea is a married mom of two girls, ages 10 and 12, living in Atlanta, GA. She is passionate about helping people save money one coupon at a time. Read more