Finding Dory Inspired Printable Pack for a Mommy and Me Playdate

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc., Kimberly Clark, and Disney. All opinions are mine alone. #FamilyMovieWithKleenex #CollectiveBias My toddler absolutely loves the movie, Finding Dory. It’s become one of her latest obsessions and we’ve watched this movie together numerous times. I admit, I probably love it just as much as she does- even if she doesn’t quite get all of the references. We have our favorite characters; hers being Baby Dory and mine being Hank. And we definitely enjoy this movie from beginning to end. Watching Finding Dory together has become a great way to for us to spend time with each other. Now, we’re also enjoying a little bit of fun with the movie with this Finding Dory inspired printable pack….

How to Explain Death to Children

How to Explain Death to Children

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In the aftermath of the Paris attacks in 2015, and with everything else that grabs our attention on the news, and of course in every day life; death is something that we must face. For many, death is their biggest fear. But what about children? Certainly they’re aware, to some degree, of what’s going on around them. And children, by their very nature, are curious and they’re going to ask questions. So where does a parent start when it comes to the topic of how to explain death to children? We’re going to look at that topic today and hopefully come up with a few strategies to help. Your approach to the subject may vary a little depending on your spiritual beliefs. Some cultures actually…

In part three of our series about raising a money savvy kid, we're going to talk about when to teach your child about money. And believe it or not, yes you can and should start young.

When to Teach Kids About Money

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Welcome back to part three of our Raising Money Savvy Kids series! We’ve covered how to teach kids to be money smart, and last week we touched upon why it’s important to teach kids about money. Today we’re going to get into when to teach kids about money. Am I suggesting that you attempt to teach your toddler or newborn? Absolutely not. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t start young when it comes to teaching kids about money. When To Teach Kids About Money You might be surprised to learn that you can start teaching your child about money when they’re two years old. While your child may be older than that right now, it’s important to get started teaching them about money as…

Looking for a fun family movie night idea? Check out our tips for a kid friendly luau theme.

How to Host a Kid Friendly Luau Themed Movie Night Party

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, Walmart Family Mobile. All opinions are mine alone. #YourTaxCash #CollectiveBias Do you remember when I talked about how I was planning to make the most of our tax refund? Well, let’s revisit that. By purchasing a Samsung Galaxy 5 On5 (at a retail price of $119) with Walmart Family Mobile for my business; we have so much more left over. (All prices for phones and plans included in this post are accurate as of the date of posting; however, these prices are subject to change. Please refer to Walmart Family Mobile or your local Walmart for current pricing.) And because Walmart Family Mobile bills you later, I just had to pay for: My…

Don't let being in public stop you from breastfeeding your baby. Here are 8 tips for breastfeeding in public.

8 Tips for Breastfeeding in Public and Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Do So

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If you are planning to breastfeed your baby, I have another set of breastfeeding tips and advice to share with you. Even if you plan on staying at home with your baby, or if you’re just withing your maternity leave; chances are likely that you’ll have to leave the house. Now, while I do the comforts of home; I didn’t let that stop me from breastfeeding in public. Why should I have to wait when we were abiding by a breastfeed on demand schedule? If you’re a new mom who is nursing your baby you may be nervous about doing so in public. Or perhaps you are disturbed by media reports of women who are harassed for breastfeeding in public and are considering pumping your…

10 No Nonsense Ways to Save Money on Your Utility Bills

10 No Nonsense Ways to Save Money on Your Utility Bills

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If you’re looking for every day ways to save money, because who isn’t looking to save money, one area of life to examine is your utility bills. Things like electricity, heat, and water can add up quickly if you’re not mindful of how you’re using them. And it’s more than likely that you’re already doing one or more of the things listed.   And if not, you can make these changes easily.   We know that recent changes with the pandemic have made utilities and all sorts of bills shoot up. There are so many ways that you can reduce your costs in the home but what you pay to electric companies can come down if you know how to reduce your electricity usage at…