A Simple Technique to Build a Girl’s Self Esteem

Post sponsored by Mirum Shopper, but opinions are 100% my own. As a mom to three boys, many times I find myself ignoring all those messages...

NBC5 Segment: “College Move-In Tips” (Pack & Hold, Registries, Dorm-in-a-Box, FREE...

It's time, parents! Your baby bird is preparing to leave the nest and head off to college. Are you ready??? I shared some thoughts...
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Saving Their Innocence

This post has nothing to do with saving money, but rather saving the innocence of young children. To give you a little background, at...
Summer Activities to Make your Kids Smarter!

FREE Summer Activities to Make your Kids Smarter!

When you're in the middle of those lazy dog days of summer and you've got kids at home, there's no laziness involved! They want...

Why I Don’t Stress Out Planning Kids’ Birthday Parties Anymore

This weekend, our middle son turned 13. Eek!!! Another teenager in the house. When my boys were little and it came to their birthday parties,...
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Hot Summer. Cool Camps! (15 Unique Day Camps in Dallas/Ft. Worth)

Summer will be here before we know it...and that means NOW is the time to start planning. Registration for many camps and activities fills up fast. ...

LEGO Ninjago Birthday Party Ideas, Games & Food!

For Brody's 6th birthday he wanted a LEGO Ninjago Birthday Party. Now with a January birthday in Texas, we never know what kind of...
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*HOT* World’s Largest Swimming Lesson: FREE Admission to Water Parks Nationwide...

I love summer and all the time we get to spend at the pool. But my view of this fun activity changed drastically several...

Video: “Parents vs. Bottle Flipping”

  Parents across America are going INSANE with the constant thuds and thumps echoing through their houses caused by BOTTLE FLIPPING. Here are some suggestions for...

Kid-Friendly DIY Memorial Day Projects

Memorial Day weekend is a time of reflection for our fallen soldiers, reminding us to commemorate their heroic efforts, while spending time with our own...
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5 Ways to Teach Your Kids to Be Thrifty (Watch my...

  I grew up in a very frugal household. My dad was a CPA, which meant he was always keenly aware of how and why we spent money. And...
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Self-Paced DriversEd.com Online Program Worked for My Teen

Our oldest son, Joshua, turned 15 years old just six days before my husband died. The months that followed should've been a time of...

Protect Your Kids This Summer w/ Car Seat Coolers and Sun...

It's HOT our there people! And car seats, buckles, and straps heat up quickly and can burn skin. Keep your kids safe and comfortable with...