Category: Parenting
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Teachable Moments and Breaking The Cycle of Poor Money Skills
As a parent who struggled with debt during most of her child’s life (granted, she’s not quite 5 but it’s still a long time), I have made a resolve to teach her the money skills I never learned as a child. I want her to avoid the struggles, frustrations, depression and anger that go along…
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Back To School Savings
It’s that time again. The time of year that children fear while parents cheer. Just when it feels like the kids are just starting to forget what school even is, BAM! It’s time to go back to school. And, while parents surely look forward to having days at home without all of the school-age children…
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Don’t throw money in the diaper pail! 5 Big Money Wasters for Baby
Babies are fun, cute, cuddly and freaking expensive! Before my son, I never felt so rich in my heart or so broke in my wallet. From doctor visits to cribs, the bills start to pile up where your savings used to be. So, in my infinite new-mom wisdom (ha!) I will give you a few…
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Feed Baby, Save Money
It is a special day at my house, Baby Food Day. It is the day I whip up several batches of food for my 10 month old. In one afternoon I can get enough done to last me about a month. Parents need not be intimidated by the idea of making their own baby food. …