Turn Money Mistakes Into Teachable Moments

Turn Money Mistakes Into Teachable Moments

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Welcome back to another week of how to raise a money savvy kid! Last week, we talked about teaching kids how to budget and this week we’re going to talk about some equally important money lessons. Money mistakes happen to the best of us. Sometimes we may not stay within our budget or we may get a little too out of control with our credit cards. Whatever the case may be, money mistakes happen. Kids can make money mistakes too, but rather than letting the moment pass, you can turn money mistakes into teachable moments. Money mistakes happen. You think you’re going to have enough and you don’t. You spend more than you have and then have to go without. You get into debt and then…

8 Ways to Start Fixing Your Credit

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Credit cards are almost unavoidable. I say almost, because they really aren’t necessary. Especially with most banks offering a Debit card that also carries a credit card logo. Personally speaking, I try to avoid having credit cards as I’m still trying to pay off one of my cards. If you’re like me, and many others, you may have run into problems with your credit cards. Today, I want to share some tips and advice on how to start fixing your credit. Because what you do today or did yesterday, will affect your financial future. Easy credit just might be the greatest seductress of the modern era. We’ve all seen the commercials, and the lure of credit card sometimes can’t be resisted. If you have fallen…

Financial Tips for College Students

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Back to school isn’t just for younger children and teenagers. Many college students are getting ready to go back to school as well. From moving into dorms to budgeting for text books, soon enough many cities across the country will be swelled with eager students. I never had the typical college experience, but many of my classmates from high school did. As we were all figuring out our options during our Junior and Senior years, I wish someone had imparted some of these financial tips for college students. Student loans can add up quickly if you aren’t careful and though you can certainly find free money for college, it still couldn’t hurt to be financially smart when it comes to college. For many individuals, college…

I've talked about it plenty in the past, but what is time management?

What is Time Management?

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Time management is one of those important skills that I think we all need to learn. As a stay at home mom (future homeschooling mom for a little while and aspiring work at home mom), time management is one of those things that I really do need to get a grasp of. Most of the time I think I do okay in this area, but for all that we’ve talked about it before… What is time management? If we don’t really know what time management is, then those time management tips and being mindful about time management might not do us too much good. What is Time Management? Basic time management is setting up goals and plans that are reachable. Even when we set up…

Easy Shaun the Sheep Craft

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Squeaker is absolutely in love with Shaun the Sheep! She’s had a Shaun stuffed animal of her own for a little over a year now and it was just recently that she discovered the Shaun the Sheep cartoon series on the Kindle. We’ve also watched A Close Shave with her, and she seemed to be pretty fond of that when the sheep were around. With the movie coming out here in the United States soon, and Squeaker getting ever so excited when she sees the trailer, I thought we could make an easy Shaun the Sheep Craft. It was her first time doing a craft with me but I think she did pretty well!  This post contains affiliate links and while you are under no…

Tips on Motherhood for Toddler Nutrition

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Generally speaking, toddlers can be incredibly picky eaters. And what they liked last week may not be what they like this week. So far, with Squeaker, we’ve been very lucky and I have an arsenal of child approved recipes at my disposal. However, I also know that this could change at any moment. So how do I make sure that she’s eating properly? Today, I want to share my tips on motherhood for toddler nutrition. That way, even with the seemingly most picky of eaters, you can still rest assured that they’re getting the proper nutrients to sustain their growing minds and bodies. Simple Tips on Motherhood for Toddler Nutrition Once your child begins to leave the world of baby food behind, meal times can…