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How to Buy Long Lasting Clothes For Your Kids For Less

January 26

I don’t know about you, but I’m getting tired of my kids’ clothes wearing out. I mean I get it; they cannot keep their yogurt on a spoon to save their lives, so it’s no wonder I wash their clothes constantly. Is it so much to ask, though, that clothes not fade right away or … Continued

I Hope My Kids Never Make These 3 Financial Mistakes

October 5

My sweet little beans are napping right now as I write this, and I’ve been thinking so much about them and the importance of teaching them about money lately. Like, I’m just so gung ho intense about making sure these kids are extremely financially savvy. I do not want them to make some of the … Continued

Why Having a Nanny is Good for You and Your Kids

July 21

When I decided I wanted to work from home, I definitely had this idealized view of me typing away on my computer while my kids played at my feet. The reality is that balancing the two is extremely difficult, and it took me far too long to call in reinforcements. When I first had my … Continued

How to Keep the Romance Alive When Your Life is Chaos

May 11

I think chaos is a good word to describe most people’s lives. I keep waiting for things to settle down over here but they keep getting more complicated and busy. I know we’re not alone. Most couples and families spend their time squeezing in every last event and activity. Then, when they have down time … Continued

Saving on Baby Expenses During the First Year

April 9

Please welcome the lovely Laurie of The Frugal Farmer. Laurie is an awesome mama, blogger, and debt repayment queen. I’m so happy to have her on the blog today! (Pssst: Yep, those are my twins on the left! I owe y’all an update! Until then, enjoy Laurie’s expert wisdom!) As a mother of four kids, … Continued

What Should You Do with Your Kids’ Gift Money?

April 7

Please welcome my friend Matt Becker, founder of Mom and Dad Money, who is dedicated to helping new parents build happy families by making money simple. My wife and I are incredibly lucky to have two awesome sons. Our oldest just turned 2 and our youngest is now 3 months old. Both of those numbers … Continued

The Evolution of Parenting: Are We Pressing Our Kids Too Far?

April 2

Please welcome Brian from Luke1428! He’s one of my favorite writers on the Interwebs, and I know you’ll enjoy this one! Wouldn’t it be great if children were born with a manual? Doctor hands the blanketed newborn to the mother along with a 3-volume set entitled “Parenting 101: Everything You’ll Need to Know About Raising … Continued

A Baby Daddy’s View on Fatherhood and Money

March 31

Happy Monday, everyone! I’m so excited that my friend Grayson from DebtRoundup and SproutWealth is stopping in today to share all his knowledge on being a financially savvy baby daddy. I know you’ll enjoy this one! Thanks, Grayson! It has been a little over a year since I became a baby daddy. My son was … Continued

One Mom’s Tips to Financially Prepare for a Baby

October 24

By the time you read this, I will be on a plane heading back to the States for good. The 2+ years that I spent living in the Caribbean are now over. I’m sad. So sad. Yet, at the same time, I knew this journey had to come to an end. That was the deal … Continued

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