It's quite possibly one of the most important phone numbers that you could know as a parent. But do you know the number for poison control?

Do You Know the Number for Poison Control?

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“This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. All opinions are 100% mine.” As parents we want to do all that we can to ensure that our children are safe and taken care of. Sometimes we may go a bit overboard in our efforts, but most of the time- we do mean well. But, we also know that we can’t protect them at all times for all situations; especially the little things that we might overlook. For example, one of the most important phone numbers that you could possibly know is the one for poison control. But do you know the number for poison control? As your baby starts to move around the house, it is extremely important…

Paying for college can be a huge source of stress for families. Here are a few ways to create a realistic plan for how to pay for college.

How to Pay for College

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Chances are that if you have a son or daughter in their sophomore, junior, or senior year of high school; you’ve had the post-graduation talk. Maybe your child has plans to take a gap year or they want to work right away. Or maybe they value higher education and have plans on attending college. They might be one of the lucky ones and already have been accepted with a slew of scholarships and grants and that’s great. Paying for college can be a huge source of stress for any family. Loans aren’t always ideal but you can come up with an actionable and realistic plan for how to pay for college. There several free ways to find money for college and of course, your child…

Tracking family expenses is a crucial part of planning a family budget. Get access to this free spreadsheet when you join the Content Club.

Easy Ways to Track Expenses for a Family Budget

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Family budgeting can be difficult or at least it may appear that way which is why some families have an aversion to setting it up. Or you may just feel like you can’t live within the restrictions of a budget. In reality, a budget can be one of the more financially freeing things that you can do for yourself or your family. One issue though that some families run into is a good system for tracking expenses for a family budget. Maybe you just like to keep receipts or maybe you have a piece of paper to write things down on. Whatever the case may be, having a system for tracking family expenses and income is crucial for creating a family budget. Budgeting your monthly…

Children's birthday parties can be pricey and the costs may add up quickly. Here are some budget friendly birthday party ideas to help keep your party in check.

Budget Friendly Birthday Party Ideas

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After planning a first birthday party on a budget (and subsequently a second on an even tighter budget), I think we’re on track to keep these birthday parties as budget friendly as possible for as long as we can. One thing that will change is when Squeaker is in school and the whole concept of class parties or having more friends come into play. But, even then, I hope to stick with budget friendly birthday party ideas. I’m already thinking of possible themes for Squeaker’s third birthday and maybe she’ll get more involved in the planning process when the time comes around. In the meantime, we could also start saving for her birthday or at the very least, start planning about three months ahead. 7…

The internet has made life eaiser, for better or for worse. That includes the daunting task of filing taxes. But just how easy is it to file taxes online?

Filing Taxes for Dummies: How to File Online

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The internet makes life convenient, there’s really no way of getting around that. In a matter of minutes, you have a virtual goldmine of information on almost any topic at your fingertips. Granted, some of this information can be misleading or it may just lead to frustration. But, often times, when we’re conducting our latest search on the internet; it’s with purpose. And as the search engines have evolved, our quest for knowledge has (ideally) gotten easier. The internet has also made it easier to file taxes, which usually results in getting that coveted tax return back quicker. But how do you start, what software do you use? Is it really that easy to file your taxes online? Why you should file your taxes online…

A divorce effects everyone involved, especially children. Here are 3 impactful ways divorce effects children and how divorce may effect their behavior.

How Divorce Effects Children and Possible Alternatives

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Anyone who’s been through it knows that a divorce can get downright ugly. Sometimes you and your former spouse may be able to keep things amicable enough and if you do fall into that category- great. Do what you can to keep it that way. It’s especially important to keep this mindset when there are children involved. Badmouthing your former spouse, even though it may feel right at the time, is not okay to do in front of your children. You’re giving them the wrong impression and this could negatively affect your relationship with them in the future. But what are other ways that divorce affects children? And are there really alternatives to getting a divorce, aside from the obvious? To answer the second part…