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What Having a Reliable Car Means to Our Family

Having a reliable car means more than just having a way of getting around. A reliable car is really an important part of the family. Maybe you think I’m over-exaggerating or putting too much emphasis on a physical possession. But bear with me and I’ll explain. With thanks to Capital One for sponsoring this conversation, I want to tell you what having a reliable car means to our family. Have we talked enough about the car? I know, technically it’s not a car. It’s a SUV. It’s an older model but it gets us where we need to go. So why is this vehicle so important? Well, aside from being the sole car in our family’s possession; Kyle works outside of the home. So he…

Family Life

Printable Kindness Cards for Kids to Share with Others

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Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see. – Mark Twain It’s amazing, truly, just how far one simple act of kindness can go. Whether it’s a spoken word or gesture of kindness, showing compassion to another individual really does make an impact. It could turn someone’s bad day around or it could set them back on the right path. And one of the best things about kindness? It doesn’t have to cost you a thing. You could do random acts of kindness to countdown to Christmas. Or it could be something as simple as saving your spare change each week to give to the homeless. Getting kids involved with spreading kindness can be easy, too. And all it’s…

Family Friendly Holidays

5 Reasons to Consider Using Layaway for Christmas in 2019

ByKori

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Have you started Christmas shopping yet? Or are you one of those people that likes to get their shopping done super early? Regardless of where you are, how is it going? Did you make a Christmas budget? Or have you thought about ways to save for Christmas? A frugal Christmas is not a bad Christmas, don’t you think? Sometimes, no matter how hard we try, we break our Christmas budget. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was an easier way so we didn’t stress about this? Layaway might be an option for you to consider. Here are 5 reasons to consider using layaway for Christmas. What Is Layaway? Layaway is a system many stores offer. You essentially buy the item or gift now and pay…

Money Matters

How to Save Money During a Recession

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There is speculation that our country is headed for an economic recession, but what exactly does that mean? In my lifetime, the United States has had four major recessions: July 1981 – November 1982 July 1990 – March 1991 March 2001 – November 2001 December 2007 – June 2009 I wasn’t the one financially in charge during the first two, and during the third, I was still trying to find my way in life. However, if another recession occurs in the near future? I want to be prepared. During the fourth recession, I cannot say that I was financially ready. But this time around, I know that I need to have a plan in place. And that includes learning how to save money during a…

Health and Wellness for Moms

Why Daily Vitamins Are Important to Me and How I Keep Track

ByKori

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.“This post was sponsored by Nature Made® as a part of an Ambassador Program for Influence Central.” A balanced, healthy diet is usually the best way to meet all of your dietary and nutritional needs. But, let’s face it, as a work at home mom; I’m not always great with following a balanced diet. Most days I count myself lucky if I can eat three meals a day and maybe have a few healthy-ish snacks. However, most days usually start with coffee and I don’t eat breakfast until 10. Unless I have yoga in the morning at the gym. In which case I do try to eat before 8. That’s why I wanted to talk to my doctor about taking vitamins and supplements to make…

Mom Life

9 Tips to Help Moms Deal with Anxiety

ByKori

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While I was never formally diagnosed with an anxiety issue, it is something that affects me. I have had panic attacks in the past and I do experience feelings of anxiety. My mental health issues stem from clinical depression and an undiagnosed body dysmorphic disorder. I have been on medication in the past but I wanted to try and beat it without medication. So far so good. But how do I deal with the every day anxiety? For that matter, are there any best ways for moms to deal with anxiety? While I may have talked about anxiety in children and anxiety in autistic children in the past; today I want to focus on moms. Now, what gives me anxiety may not give you anxiety….