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5 Mother’s Day Gifts For the Mom Who Blogs

May 8

Moms who blog are a special bunch, if I do say so myself. We are creative, hard-working, and in general, love to share our lives with the world to positively impact someone’s day. Bloggers need a lot of gear and also a lot of time to focus on what they love, so if you have … Continued

The Hardest Lessons I’ve Learned as a Mother

May 6

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, I was reflecting on the hardest lessons I’ve learned as a mother. The last year has had a lot of highs and lows but I have to say I’ve learned a ton. Here are some examples: 1. I can do it all, just not at the same time. … Continued

How I’m Splurging Since Having Kids

April 8

Before I had kids, I talked to friends who insisted that I needed to find a way to fit kids into my life rather than working my life around them. Over a year in to this parenting journey, and I still have no idea what they were talking about. Having tiny humans running around has dramatically changed just … Continued

A Mom’s Pamper Day in 4 Frugal Ways

March 18

I am overdue for a pamper day. I was just telling my hubs how I feel like I’ve been working 7 days a week nonstop since our twins were born a year ago. Every now and then I get motivated to do my nails or get my hair highlighted, but it’s rare that I actually … Continued

6 Ways to Create a Home Preschool on a Budget

March 11

Today’s post is from a college friend of mine who also happens to be one of my lovely coaching students, for this round! Her name is Kristi. She has a baby boy just a month older than the Beans, and is awesome at cooking, organizing, writing, being frugal, etc. I think you’ll love her. Enjoy! … Continued

The Best Things About Having Twins

March 4

It’s late, around 11:30 at night. I have about 1-2 hours of work left to do, but as I think back on my day, I am content. It was full of ups and downs like always, but for once I feel like I’m right where I’m supposed to be, and a lot of that has … Continued

Fun and Functional Spring Projects

February 26

The following is post by Haley Green. Haley is a mother of two and an avid outdoorswoman. When she’s not writing about being a parent, she’s thinking of new activities to entertain her rambunctious and adorable children. Take it away, Haley! The sound of birdsongs are starting to gently chime through the trees, snowdrops are … Continued

Alternative Ways to Save For College

February 18

This past weekend, I was talking to a few other moms about college funds. Since I’m a personal finance blogger and all that jazz, they wanted to know how the hubs and I are saving for college for the twinsies. Although we’re pretty new at the whole parenting thing and investing in college accounts, I’m … Continued

3 Golden Rules for Managing Money in a Relationship

February 12

Woo-hoo – Saturday is Valentine’s Day! And do you know what that means? It’s Julep’s birthday! Yep, time to celebrate. For anyone new here, Julep is my dog. 😉 All joking aside, we’re not doing anything too fancy on the day which I’m sure comes as a complete shock to everyone. 😉 Actually, we’re pretty … Continued

Get Engaged Without Breaking the Bank

January 29

Valentine’s Day is coming up very soon, and although hubs and I don’t really do huge, romantic gestures on Valentine’s Day, we did actually get engaged on Valentine’s Day in 2009 (cue the awwww) Don’t we look baby-faced? Correct that. I look exactly the same, and Hubs looks baby-faced. Now I know many people who … Continued

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