College, school clothes, toys, electronics — everything adds up when it comes to providing your children with their best possible future. What are you doing to give them the life they deserve? Our Paycheck-to-Paycheck Society Thanks to the wretched state of the present economy, much of our society is living paycheck-to-paycheck. Once upon a time, […]
Finding fun and cheap ways to entertain your kids can be a challenge. We don’t participate in the usual karate classes, T-ball games, or soccer practices, because we live so far from town that the travel expense of going to activities isn’t feasible for our family. In fact, with the rising cost of gas, any […]
The cost of childcare in the U.S. is a painful reality. In a recent CNN post, Emily Jane Fox reports the cost of childcare exceeds the cost of rent for families in most states. For some families, the cost of childcare is so high that one parent is forced to stay home in order to […]
As August draws to a close, many children are cringing at the thought of returning to school. Many parents cringe right along with them at the pressing need for new shoes, school clothes, and all those school supplies. But going back to school doesn’t have to break the bank. With a little thought and planning, […]
Another August, another load of money dropped at Target. You know the routine: August arrives along with the sweltering heat, and it’s time to load the kids (and in some cases their class rooms, too), or dorm rooms with supplies. As always, you end up spending far more than you need (or want) to. Teachers […]
As a kid, my friends and I were constantly outside. The winters in the midwest are harsh, but the summers are mild. This meant the day school got out, the weather was perfect for some quality time outdoors. With the technology boom, kids are able to play video games, watch television or do a number […]
