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Free Printable Thanksgiving Placemats for Toddlers

Thanksgiving will be here before we know it! I can’t wait for the food and the football. And of course, spending time with family. However, while I’m trying to help with Thanksgiving dinner; I have an inquisitive and curious toddler under foot. There are times that I appreciate her enthusiasm and willingness to help; but when I’m trying to get dinner ready is not one of them. This year I wanted to share a free printable Thanksgiving placemat set. The catch is that these aren’t meant to be used as true placemats. More like something to keep your toddler occupied. If you’re looking for more activities, be sure to check out my Thanksgiving tot pack. Or you can add in the activities from my Thanksgiving…

Faith

How to Introduce Toddlers to Christ at Christmas

ByKori

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We are trying to raise Squeaker in a Christian faith but also with an appreciation and awareness for all religions. However, because she is baptized, Christianity is what she will primarily know. One of the major ways that I want to introduce her to Christ and our faith, is during Advent and Christmas. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #JoinTheSearch #CollectiveBias But how do I go about this? Where do I start? Is there protocol for how to introduce toddlers to Christ at Christmas? Or is it up to parents? Should Christians really introduce Christ at Christmas? I don’t want to take away the magic or the fun that surrounds Christmas. I also don’t…

Money Matters

What Having a Reliable Car Means to Our Family

ByKori

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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…

Family Life

Printable Kindness Cards for Kids to Share with Others

ByKori

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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

ByKori

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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…