Five Money Mistakes that Will Break Your Christmas Budget

Five Money Mistakes that Will Break Your Christmas Budget

The holiday season is pending and you’re all set with a budget. Great! That puts you steps ahead of the majority of people. However, before you head out to begin your holiday shopping, let’s step back for a moment. You may have made some critical mistakes in your holiday budget. Identifying them ahead of time will save you stress in the long run. Read on for these 5 money mistakes that will break your Christmas budget. 5 Simple Money Mistakes that Will Break Your Christmas Budget #1 Buying the first item you see – Okay, so your kid wants the new gaming system. You’ve budgeted it and you know you can afford it. You head out to the big box electronics store to grab the…

Don't you just love the convenience of online shopping? I certainly do!

Every Mom’s One Stop Shop for Almost Everything They Need

This post was sponsored by Diapers.com as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. I’m sure I’ve mentioned this before, but I think it bears repeating; I love shopping online. And this is coming from a person who generally cannot stand shopping. Yes, I’m a female and perhaps I’m breaking a mold or swaying from the norm. But I really do not like going shopping. Unless it’s for books or craft supplies. But I digress. I like shopping online because I don’t have to leave my home, I can do comparison shopping, and it’s even better when I can find everything that I’m looking for in one stop. The convenience of a shopping mall…

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Top Five Scary Movies for a Halloween Scare-a-Thon

Scary movies are always good for, well, a scare. What better time of year for a scare fest movie-thon than Halloween? There are plenty of great scary movies out there for your terror-inducing pleasure. Here’s a short list of said movies; movies that will send shivers down your spine, goose bumps across your flesh, and thoughts of creepy-crawlers into your dreams. This post contains affiliate links and while you are under no obligation to use them, by purchasing something through my affiliate link you are supporting this site, thanks! Halloween (1978): A classic horror flick that’s generated a several sequels, Halloween’s Michael Myers is one of the most recognizable movie villains ever. On the frigid 1963 Halloween night in Haddonfield, Illinois, the six-year-old antagonist horrifically…

4 Reasons Why It Saves Time and Money to Shop Online for Halloween

4 Reasons Why It Saves Time and Money to Shop Online for Halloween

Shopping for Halloween can be fun. It can also be a hassle. For those of us with hectic schedules and/or a limited budget, you may even be tempted to skip Halloween this year. But you don’t have to miss out on the fun of seeing the little ghosts and goblins just because you are running short on time and cash! Have you considered doing your Halloween shopping online? Whether you are throwing a big bash or just handing out candy to trick-or-treaters, your Halloween can be simplified by doing your shopping online! Reasons to Shop Online for Halloween Save time Everyone these days has a busy schedule, and adding one more thing into the mix might make you want to scream with fright. Instead of…

How to Host a Messy Toddler Playdate with Confidence

How to Host a Messy Toddler Playdate with Confidence

  “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.” I’m not a huge fan of messy art projects. But I also understand that they’re valuable and useful for Squeaker. She seems to like sensory activities and any opportunity that she can get to make a mess. So when I invited some of her friends from church over for a pumpkin themed playdate, I knew that I had to have a few messy art activities set up. One of the main things that I wanted to have on hand were plenty of WaterWipes. I use baby wipes for almost everything around…

Comparison is the Thief of Childhood Joy

Comparison is the Thief of Childhood Joy

Siblings are bound to fight. This may just be some sort of unwritten rule or maybe it’s just hard coded into our human DNA. Whatever the case may be, the likelihood that there will be peace between siblings is highly unlikely. But are parents also part of the problem? This post makes use of affiliate links When parents compare their children, whether it’s intentional or not, they are contributing to sibling rivalry. Every child is unique, and this is exactly as it should be. Ask any person, child or adult, whether they like being compared to someone else and the answer will inevitably be a big “no.” So why do we compare our children to each other? We generally do this because we somehow feel…