Parents…..you know this is reality. You are the store with your toddler or young child and suddenly he or she asks for a food, candy, or toy. At first you are so happy for this interaction that you don’t hesitate to buy the item. And then it … [Read more...]
Teaching Kids About Money: Why We Give Our Kids a Responsibility and Chore Chart and Pay for Chores
Being a parent is tough. It starts with sleepless nights, dirty diapers, and around the clock feedings. Slowly those parenting requirements morph into money, responsibility, and independence. How is it that the little baby that fit so comfortably … [Read more...]
Responsible Kids: The Importance of Cleaning Up After Oneself
The seasons are changing. Our daughters are growing up. In our house, an increase in age means an increase in responsibility. We pay our daughters an allowance and expect them to do chores around the house with nothing other than a thank you (or a … [Read more...]
Get Rid of Head Lice Without Chemicals: Tips and Tricks for Eradicating Head Lice
Fridays are supposed to be fabulous. Our past Friday was anything BUT fabulous. Little Sister stayed home from school for the third day in a row with a tummy ache and a slight fever. Big Sister was 5 minutes away from heading out the door to the … [Read more...]
When Parenting is Tough: Journaling with Children and the Just Between Us Journal
Remember when you were a kid and all you wanted was the freedom of being an adult? Those were the days! You didn't have to think about paying bills, budgeting for Christmas or vacations, home repairs, buying cars, paying for insurance, the quality … [Read more...]
A List of Pirate Books for Kids – 35 Swashbuckling Good Reads
Ahoy! When you combine a love of pirates with a love of reading you have hours of fun. This list of Pirate Books for Kids contains 35 books that will add spark to your imaginative play and story telling. You will want to check your local library … [Read more...]
Leandrea is a married mom of two girls, ages 13 and 12, living in Atlanta, GA. She is passionate about helping people save money one coupon at a time. Read more