There may be 12 days of Christmas and eight nights of Hanukkah, but when your kids are off school for a week or two it can feel like there are 50 days of holiday break. So, to keep you sane (and let’s face it this is as much for me as it is for you) […]
Why We’re Going Vegan
We’re going vegan. I know. We’ve dumped sugar, I’ve been gluten-free for 5 years, and I’ve given up on dairy (it doesn’t agree with me). And now we’re going vegan. Yes, I’m still eating food. :p Before you think I’m crazy, hear me out. I was vegan and then vegetarian for nearly 7 years prior […]
25 Fall Family Activities for Less
It’s nearly Fall, and with it comes my favorite weather. Since Fall means cooler air we spend a lot more time outside, and I’m always looking for ways to maximize our family fun for less. So we put together a list of things you can enjoy with your family and friends throughout the season without spending […]
Learning To Ride
As parents we all work out butts off to provide for our kids with everything they need and more love than they could ever understand (at least until they have their own kids). Some days it’s really, really challenging. This summer I’ve had more than my fair share of those challenging days. It’s just a tough juggle […]
9 Frugal & Fun Weekend Activities
While our week is usually super busy, my husband and I try to keep weekends relatively activity free so we can focus on spending time with our kids, doing stuff around the house, and catching up on rest. I’d much rather sleep in, be lazy, have a late brunch, and play games; the kids would […]
How to Create Family Savings Goals
Disclosure: This blog post was written for The Momiverse, pursuant to their engagement by brightpeak financial. All views expressed are entirely my own, and were not influenced or directed by either the Momiverse or brightpeak financial. In our house saving money is a family affair. One of the main goals of my own personal financial […]
Summer’s End
Summer is nearly over. The kids head back to school next Monday which makes me simultaneously thrilled and sad. Is it just me or does time seem to speed up as your kids get older? We spent last week visiting my parents at the condo complex they manage in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Rehoboth is both […]
Creating Holiday Family Traditions
Everybody seems to have them, holiday traditions that their family seem to follow. People like family traditions for many reasons, but probably the main reason why families love family traditions is that family traditions can create a sense of security in a world that for many seems uncertain, and they are especially important in the […]
10 Tips for a Fun Family Trip to NYC
Recently I took my daughters on a trip to New York City, and for the first time they got to stay over in a fancy NYC hotel, enjoy the sights and sounds up close, and have the chance to take a trip I don’t think any of us will forget. The impetus for the trip […]
Women and Money: Family Budgets
Women today are more than ever taking a larger role when it comes to the management of their family’s finances. It’s a natural place for them to be as often times they tend to be the ones doing the bulk of the shopping, taking care of the kid’s needs, and managing the entire family’s time […]