Category Archives: Budgeting

Quality Babysitting–My Soapbox

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Cheri

A while ago, my cousin approached me and asked me to write a list or guideline to help her daughters prepare to become babysitters.  They had taken care of their siblings before, but were just coming of age to take … Continue reading →

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Talent Swap

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Janae

As a child, I was required to take piano lessons by my mother.  I hated that family rule, but I endured and today am so thankful that I can play the piano.  So, naturally, I instilled the same requirement in … Continue reading →

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Put Allowance to Work for You!

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Janae

Allowance. I never got it growing up and I never believed in it. I never really understood the concept of doling out money to the kids just because they made it through another week. So, when my husband and I … Continue reading →

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Living Life at 50% off

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Heidi

I was recently introduced to the mass coupon craze that is spreading across the nation, and have used it to its fullest advantage.  Perhaps you have heard of some of the companies who promote it: Groupon, LivingSocial, and others. I … Continue reading →

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Car Trips w/ Kids

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Sunny

Family road trips aren’t what they used to be.  Do your parents remind you how fun it was to lay out the blankets and put the pillows in the back of the stationwagon where you would lazily watch the countryside … Continue reading →

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Are those “Win a Prize” drawings real?

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Heidi

Ever see those ads in small publications that ask you to enter your name and contact info to win a prize?  It’s just a scam right?  They’re just wanting to build their subscribers’ lists. Well, I am here to tell … Continue reading →

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Christmas Party–Easy, Fun, and Cheap!

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Cheri

My family is a family of Christmas Party Hostesses.  We love getting together for the holidays with family and friends.  So you’ll likely see quite a few ideas of how to have great Christmas parties.  The reality of it all … Continue reading →

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The Great Christmas Exchange

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Janae

Each year as the Christmas season approaches, I have mixed feelings. On one side, I absolutely love Christmas. I love giving gifts. I love helping my kids find and make gifts for each other. I also love hosting a Christmas … Continue reading →

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Date Night Co-op

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Janae

A few years ago, our family made a big and bold move.  We left our business in Nevada and crossed two states to Colorado in hopes of living our own version of “Far and Away” by staking our flag in … Continue reading →

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Discipline on a Dime

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Heidi

Something happens when a child learns to speak: their ears shut down.  Unless, of course, you’re offering them candy or a chance to see a movie or something of desire.  But remind them of a responsibility and forget it, they … Continue reading →

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