Fun Date Ideas With Your Kids In Autumn One of the best ways that we can bond with our children is by spending a little special time with them. It doesn't have to be multiple days or weekends if you don't have that kind of time, but taking your child on a date here or there can be the key. When you spend time with your child, you are telling them that they are important to continue reading...
FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT
When trying to find a sense of financial empowerment, you have to start from the bottom up.
Learning what finances are important, how to balance your money, how to budget, how to spend money well, how to communicate with your spouse about money, what to teach your children about money and so much more is what will help you develop a healthy relationship with your finances.
Money doesn't have to be difficult and it doesn't require advanced math. Anyone can feel in control of their money if you learn the right tools.
When you feel healthy, you feel empowered. These tips will answer your money questions and help you on the road to define financial empowerment for yourself.
Here are some excellent financial articles to get you started:
The Best Hack For Purchasing Household Items
This post was made in partnership with Depend® brand. All opinions are my own. Life is busy, am I right? I find myself watching reruns of old television shows going, "Did they really have time for all of that?" The kids are out playing at the beach all day or running around the neighborhood while the adults are having tea parties and fancy dinners with pearls and continue reading...
How To Find Back To School Outfits On A Budget
Save On Back To School Clothes Summer is well on its way and soon the kids are going to be back on the bus and off for a good seven hours of education each day. Some areas start earlier than others (I think we are among the latest start in Chicago - after Labor Day), but your back to school clothes shopping should start now. Your kids can't possibly be seen in many continue reading...
What Unnecessary Expenses Are Eating Away At Your Finances
Planning out a budget can be a complicated task. You must think of all of the necessary expenses and payments, as well as those items that are unplanned. That said, there are often items in your budget that are unnecessary expenses. Those payments that you make because you always have, but not because they are vital. You don’t need to say goodbye to every little bit continue reading...
Peapod Makes Your Life Easier (Plus Lunchables Sale)
This post is sponsored by Savings.com. All statements and opinions are my own. Have you ever used Peapod grocery delivery? I used to use it all the time when my children were babies. I would place my order for groceries online and it would arrive at my door (at that time I lived in a third floor apartment, so a lot of schlepping!), all ready for me to put away in my continue reading...
Cheap Summer Activities For Kids
Summer Activities For Kids Summer is here and the kids are home! While most of us don't necessarily want to be tied down to entertaining our kids moment to moment, it is important to realize that they will naturally start getting bored because they are not sitting in school all day. (And if you have a child like my oldest, he's bored sometimes even when he wants to be doing continue reading...
How To Throw An Inexpensive Summer Party
Summer Party If you've been trying to figure out how to throw an inexpensive summer party, you are not alone. Many people are looking for summer party ideas that won't break the bank, but will still look beautiful and engaging to guests. There are all kinds of summer party themes and tips that will help you get there. Things can start to add up quickly - between the cost of continue reading...
Cheap Summer Vacation Ideas For Couples
Cheap Summer Vacations It is no secret that even without trying, it is possible to spend a ton of money on a summer vacation. There are so many things to consider that the costs just begin adding up. Don't panic! There are many ways to save money on warm-weather vacations when you want to get away with your honey. Before planning what you want to do and where you want continue reading...
Inexpensive Summer Fun Activities
Fun Summer Activities If summer means having more time on your hands and less money in your wallet, you may be looking for cheaper ideas to keep busy. Let's face it, most of us can't afford to go on vacation for the entire summer, so coming up with a variety of activity ideas can help calm the anxiety and help you to really enjoy the time. Think cheap summer activities for continue reading...
How To Save On Summer Travel
How To Save On Summer Travel Summer means a lot of different things to a lot of different people, but one of the biggest questions we all face is how to save on summer travel. Camping, vacation, road trip, the beach - you name it - they all provoke the same concerns. If you are heading out of town this summer, let's make sure you're fully equipped with some answers! Whether continue reading...