Does your 12-year-old have a burgeoning desire to become a veterinarian? Do you have a four-year-old who wants to “build big things?” My kids are six and three. They’re already set on becoming a ballet teacher and a tractor driver (yes, a tractor driver!) and like many parents, I’ve taken a stab at saving for…
It is no doubt that being a single parent is quite difficult. You need to manage everything, from bills to lunches and even school fees. Not only that, but most importantly, you have to realize the budget you plan to work on. Single parents will have some higher debt than most of the demographics in…
If you and your spouse decide that it's time for your family to be a little more frugal, it's a good idea to get the kids on board. After all, it's difficult to reach your savings goals when you're constantly trying to explain to your kids why you can't afford to go to the movies…
Babies could prove to be expensive. As per the calculations made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, you could end up spending over $12,000 during the very first year of your child’s life. But do you think you should spend so much money especially when you are alone and have a new responsibility for securing…
Being a single mom is a tedious job on its own, and with a whole new burden of debt on your shoulder, the task gets even harder. If you are living on consumer debt, remember you are not the only one. As per the USA Federal Reserve data, the USA households have an average of…
Why do you think so many moms are blogging today? Indeed, one in five mommies of today has started a blog with substantial followers. Some think of blogging as a hobby for the duration of maternity leave, while others plan to monetize it as soon as possible. No wonder: when you are a stay-at-home mom,…
Mompreneurs are nothing to squawk at because they are daring, strong, and fierce. They do not let anything or anyone get in their way of achieving success. This is not to say they do not have struggles. Mompreneurs have a lot of struggles: Managing a household AND clients. Compromising sleep to finish work. Putting everyone…
Being a parent is expensive. Like, really expensive. In most families, you are going to be forced to live off a single salary – or at least a salary and a half, rather than the usual two. On top of this, you’ll have all the costs associated with a looking after baby. That means food,…
In 2015, I began bullet journaling. I didn't use my BuJo for daily or weekly plans, but I kept all of my vision- & goal-setting exercises, Bible study notes, and quotes to remember in one well-loved journal with an index for easy reference. That year I also fell in love with doodling and hand-lettering,…
In the 6 years since Sean sold his last business to become a stay-at-home dad (a season that is sadly ending as he launches a new interior paint & trims business), we've tried several different office setups—from various setups in the loft to work on the couch or at the breakfast bar downstairs. Although each…