Who doesn't like Sesame Street? I grew up watching it and now I watch it with my kids (the little one loves singing Elmo's World). Not only is it fun to watch, but they do a great job of teaching children as well. Sesame Street has teamed up with PNC Bank to produce For Me, For You, For Later - First Steps to Spending. Sharing, and Saving™. The site, part of the … [Read more...] about Sesame Street and Teaching Kids About Money – For Me, For You, For Later
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Make Your Own DIY Household Cleaners For Pennies
I don't love cleaning. OK, I kind of despise it. But what I always hated more was the idea that I was using chemicals in my home that were possibly damaging to my family and/or the environment. And the fumes just give me a headache. So, years ago, I swapped out some of the cleaners I regularly bought for natural ones I mixed up at home. I used ingredients that could often … [Read more...] about Make Your Own DIY Household Cleaners For Pennies
When Does Being Sick End and Links
It's been a rough season for us. We've been in a wicked cycle of viruses that go through the kids, then it hits me, then the kids get sick from some other virus. There's really nothing more helpless than a child that's sick, especially when they are young and can't really understand what's going on or tell you what's bothering them. I hope as the weather gets warmer, the … [Read more...] about When Does Being Sick End and Links
4 Ways to Save Money on Your Kids Clothing
In the realm of household finances, clothing is what you might call a “soft cost." There’s no fixed expense, no monthly bill to pay, in fact in many homes it might not even rate a line item in the family budget. Until you have children! And once you do, the money you pay to keep them dressed seems to quietly expand until they become teenagers, when it becomes—how can I … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Save Money on Your Kids Clothing
Credit Card Perks – Take Advantage of What You Have
If you're a responsible credit card user (you pay it off monthly), then you can some significant savings with your credit cards. Many people already know of some great reward cards that can help them get airline tickets, cash back, or points. They don't, however, know that they can get free services that can save some money on their next purchases. If you're on top of them, … [Read more...] about Credit Card Perks – Take Advantage of What You Have