When Public School Isn’t Free: How To Budget for the School Year

When Public School Isn’t Free: How To Budget for the School Year

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I’m sure we’re all familiar with the saying, “there’s no such thing as a free education.” And for the most part, I would be inclined to agree. Hidden fees are everywhere, it seems. And that includes when you send your child to public school. Obviously, it’s not going to be quite as expensive as a private school; but there are still unexpected expenses involved. Here are some tips for how to budget for the school year. According to Huntington Bank’s Backpack Index, in 2015 parents paid on average over one grand per child in school expenses, fees, and supplies (http://huntington-ir.com/ne/news/hban072915.htm). High school can be as much as $1500 per year for each student depending on the activates they’re involved in. It’s clear that public school…

What to Pack for a Day at the Beach with a Toddler

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hyland’s Earache Drops.  The uses for Hyland’s products are based on traditional homeopathic practice. They have not been reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration. What are you doing for the summer? We’re hoping to take at least one trip to a state park so we can visit the lake and take advantage of the beach! With thanks to Hyland’s Earache Drops for sponsoring this conversation, we are sharing our essentials for what to pack for a day at the beach with a toddler. Now I realize, when most think of taking a trip to the beach, they think of going to the ocean. However, you can have just as much fun as a…

Advice and Tips for How to Potty Train Your Toddler

Advice and Tips for How to Potty Train Your Toddler

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PottyPartners #CollectiveBias Have you recently started the potty training journey with your toddler? This has been something that we’ve been working on for about a year now. We aren’t in a huge rush. She won’t be attending PreK until next year but we also realize that once she’s using the potty? So many things will change. That’s why I wanted to share my advice and tips for how to potty train a toddler. We’ve taken a very relaxed approach to this and I’ll be the first to admit: we’re okay with her taking her time. It’s not something that I want to rush because I don’t want to…

Flea markets and yard sales are sometimes filled with hidden treasures. Here are just a few things that you could buy, and a few things to avoid, at a flea market.

What to Buy and What to Avoid at a Flea Market

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Spring and summer tend to bring about more yard sales, and flea markets. Even neighbors may join together to hold a street-wide sale.  And if you have the time for such things, sometimes you can really find some great deals. But not always. It’s good to know what to buy and what to avoid at a flea market. Some are more obvious than others, but it’s still something to keep in mind before you go. Shopping at flea markets is a great thing. You can get some really amazing deals. But there are just certain things that would not be a smart purchase, no matter how much you may need it. There are many things that are great bought from a flea market, though. So…

Simple Ways to Increase Your Milk Supply

Simple Ways to Increase Your Milk Supply

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So you’ve made the decision to breastfeed- great! The first few days are going somewhat okay. Not great, but not terrible. You’re encouraged to keep going. And then it seems like it’s not enough. Maybe you’re constantly nursing your newborn, or maybe you’re concerned about their weight. Dear mom, before you panic, let’s talk about how a lactation consultant can help you with simple ways to increase your milk supply. And with our thanks to Amwell for sponsoring this conversation, we bring you more breastfeeding success advice and tips. Almost all mothers who breast feed go through a period of questioning whether or not their supply of milk is adequate. Some mothers simply aren’t able to produce enough milk to meet the needs of her…

How to Teach Your Toddler Water Safety Skills

How to Teach Your Toddler Water Safety Skills

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #JumpIntoSummer #CollectiveBias My 3 year old has been, shall we say, a little bit afraid of the water. Sure, she loves taking a bath and jumping in puddles, but she stays clear of the pool. She also enjoys the local spray pad, but when I mention going to the pool? Nope. It was last year when it happened. We were at the local pool. I was with her, of course, and encouraged her to float on her back. I held and supported her the entire time but as soon as she was on her back, she panicked. That one little moment was enough to discourage her from staying…