4 Tips to Increase Your Chances of Locating a Missing Child
It’s hard to let yourself imagine the gut wrenching feeling you’d experience if you turned around in a crowded store, then turned back and saw your child was gone. Your face would get hot, you’d begin breathing rapidly, and panic would quickly set in. This is a...
5 Groups of People Who Should Learn Budgeting
It doesn't really surprise me when I meet people who don't budget. I’ve been at it for so long and it’s become such a major part of my life that it’s rare I go a day without thinking about budgeting. But, I wasn’t always like that. At one point in my life, I was...
Pros and Cons of Joint and Individual Bank Accounts
So, you’ve met that special person, dated, and fallen in love. You trust each other, want to be together 24/7 and do everything together. Ahhhh, young love. Now you’re faced with that age old question - do you join your bank accounts? Some might even say the decision...
3 Reasons to Involve the Whole Family in Budgeting
In many families, all of the finances, bill paying, and budgeting fall squarely on the shoulders of one family member. I definitely understand that usually one person takes the lead on finances. But it is still so important for so many reasons that all members of the...
Why You Need a Budget Now!
Back in 2008, my husband and I were young, naive, and nearly 100K in debt. Two years into our marriage, we found ourselves living paycheck to paycheck and barely making ends meet. We had no emergency fund to fall back on and we had no clue how bad our spending habits...
How to Teach Kids About Germ Spreading
I think it's safe to say that kids, in general, know they need to wash their hands when they’re dirty. When my kids were young, they learned a few techniques for washing their hands. They would sing Happy Birthday twice or the ABC Song. It’s pretty simple to explain...
Kids Need Life Skills Now More Than Ever: Self Awareness Skills
It was recently brought to my attention just how rare it is to find college age kids and young adults with what I consider to be basic life skills. You know, like being able to balance a checkbook, cook a meal, do laundry, or communicate effectively. So, over the past...
Kids Need Life Skills Now More Than Ever: Relationship Skills
For the past few weeks, we’ve been chatting about the top life skills our kids need now more than ever. Our first two installments covered practical, tangible skills - money management, and cooking/cleaning. The next two weeks, we’ll be moving into areas that are a...
Kids Need Life Skills Now More Than Ever: How to Cook and Clean
Last week, I told you about my business peer who had sent her daughter off to college. Within a few weeks, she’d heard from her daughter who had thanked her for teaching her life skills like how to cook, clean, and do laundry. My kids aren't that old yet, but I know...