Tips on Motherhood for Getting Pregnant

While Kyle and I have decided that we are done having children (with our blended family we do have 5 and that’s enough for us), the time may come where we change our minds. That doesn’t upset us in any sense because we had to keep in mind that my pregnancy with Squeaker was a bit difficult. I was on bedrest for the last trimester so, with Squeaker being as active as she is, another pregnancy just might not be in the cards for us. Still, I wanted to share my tips on motherhood for getting pregnant. #1 – Make Sure Your Timing Is Perfect Timing really is vitally important when it comes to trying to have a baby. It takes the right time within…

How To Start Getting Out of Debt Now

When we find ourselves in debt, sometimes we start thinking about how to get out of it. And one of the things that we wonder is how quickly we can wipe out of debt. Because surely, since we got ourselves into this so quick we can get out of debt just as quick, right? That’s when people might start contemplating a get out of debt loan. Or, if you want to get out of debt yourself, you can begin by creating a get out of debt budget. Today, let’s talk about getting out of debt now so we can set the stage for future financial success. One of the first steps to take, after we get our budget plan together, is to implement that budget…

Tips on Motherhood for Feeding Your Baby

I’ve shared a tip for breastfeeding success in the early days, but today I want to share tips on motherhood for feeding your baby – and by feeding, I mean either breastmilk or formula. We’ll get into baby food and weaning later on, as those are different topics entirely. I’ve mentioned on here before, that I do breastfeed but I’ve also done formula with my older two. Squeaker was exclusively breastfed, but that’s because I was able to do so. That being said, it was never my mission or intent to participate in the mom wars, I’m just a mom trying to share motherhood resources and inspiration. Moms-to-be will often be bombarded with advice from many well meaning folks. Sometimes this advice really is helpful,…

Ideal Times to Teach Kids About Money

Ideal Times to Teach Kids About Money

Every day life is filled with numerous teachable moments for children of all ages. A simple trip to the grocery store, for example, can become a math lesson, an alphabet review, a lesson on manners, and so many other things. This is also a great opportunity to teach kids about money and the value of money. In fact, there are many times to teach kids about money that occur in every day life. And don’t forget to check out the rest of the posts in this series: Raising Money Savvy Kids. Teaching your child about money takes more than one conversation. Using real life situation and examples will help them pull the concepts together. They’ll learn not only from your words but also through your…

How to Negotiate Out of Debt

Oftentimes we find ourselves in debt unexpectedly. And for whatever reasons or another, we just need some help getting out of debt. It is definitely possible to get out of debt yourself and one of the ways that you can do this is by creating a get out of debt budget. Regardless of how you got yourself into debt, it is entirely possible to wipe out debt and keep yourself debt free. Today, we’re going to talk about how to negotiate out of debt. This strategy will involve a lot of talking and charm on your part, but it is possible to get some debt relief with this method. Ready to get started? The first step for negotiating out of debt, and for any sort…

Back to School Sanity Savers for Moms

Back to School Sanity Savers for Moms

Back to school can be a time of joy, stress, and disappointment. For me, growing up, I looked forward to the first day of school almost as much as I regretted it. It meant the end of summer, but it also meant going back to school. I enjoyed school because I enjoyed learning. My first day was usually tearful as I was quite attached to my mom and dealt with separation anxiety until I was in sixth grade. Today, I want to share some back to school sanity savers for moms and dads. Hopefully the transition back this year doesn’t have to be quite so bad. Gearing up for back to school means supplies, school clothes, possible medical check ups and vaccinations, and decisions about…