What Having a Reliable Car Means to Our Family

What Having a Reliable Car Means to Our Family

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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…

Printable Kindness Cards for Kids to Share with Others

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…

5 Reasons to Consider Using Layaway for Christmas in 2019

5 Reasons to Consider Using Layaway for Christmas in 2019

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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…

How to Save Money During a Recession

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…

How I Learned to Fully Appreciate the Last Year of Firsts

How I Learned to Fully Appreciate the Last Year of Firsts

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“This post was sponsored by WaterWipes as part of an Ambassador Program for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review.” When you have kids with a significant age gap, parenting changes. Having your first child in your teens and you last child in your late 20s will do that to you, apparently. Or at least that I’ve found. Having two children with special needs and one who is developing typically; also gives you a different perspective. Squeaker is my last child. That has been decided and she will remain the youngest in our family of 7. Knowing that she’s the last and youngest, has also helped me to appreciate the first year…

How to Introduce Your Child to the Idea of Santa Claus

How to Introduce Your Child to the Idea of Santa Claus

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Squeaker was supposed to be a Christmas baby. And by that, I mean her due-date was actually December 23rd. She chose to make her arrival a little bit early by coming on December 5th instead. Last year, 2015, however was the first year that she was really introduced to the concept of Santa Claus. As you can see here, she really wasn’t impressed: This year, we are making more of an effort to introduce the idea of Santa Claus as a part of exploring Christmas. I’m also trying to be proactive about balancing Christmas and learning about various traditions around the world. I don’t want Santa Claus to be the primary focus of our Christmas celebration and traditions. But I also want Squeaker to understand…