Day camps are a summer staple, but sometimes our household needs more. I found myself low on finances for one year, and I couldn’t even plan for a summer vacation. I had to do some quick digging around for free and nearly free things my kids could do so that they had some fun experiences without breaking the bank. Here are some free and cheap things to do this summer with the kids. [Read more…]
Is Pet Insurance Worth it?
Things have certainly changed over the last few decades when we look at how we care for our pets. As a child, I remember that we took our pets to the vet for rabies shots and if they were sick. That was it. Now perhaps my parents weren’t the most caring pet owners, but it seemed like that was commonplace in my little circle in the world. Now people do routine wellness visits and sick visits in the same way that one would do with their children. Is pet insurance worth it?
4 Tips to Save on Car Insurance for Teens
Kid’s ain’t cheap, and it gets worse as they get older. Nothing hits harder than when your child learns to drive, and when they are ready for college. For me, adding my child to my car insurance was filled with “my baby is growing up” emotions stabbing my heart and “how on earth are we going to afford this” on repeat through my head. They are normal, but you’ll need to find ways to tackle these thoughts. Here are some ways I learned to save some extra cash on car insurance for teens.
5 Amazing Health Benefits of Drinking Butter Coffee
It’s not exactly a secret that Americans love their coffee. Surveys have shown that more than 60% of Americans gulp down at least one cup of coffee every day.
Not everyone has caught on to the butter coffee craze just yet, though. Butter coffee—or Bulletproof coffee as it’s also called—contains butter loaded with healthy fats in it. It can provide you with all sorts of incredible health benefits.
Check out 5 of the most amazing health benefits associated with butter coffee below.
3 Best Baby Cereals for Your Infant
When it comes to feeding our babies, we want to make sure they are getting the best nutrition possible. At around 4-6 months of age, babies are often ready to have cereal added to their diet. It should not be fed to them by a bottle, a spoon is best. However, you should check with your pediatrician if you feel like you should start cereal sooner or if your baby struggles with spoon feedings. Since we are more informed about diets and ingredients, shopping for cereals can be a bit scary. I have compiled a list of the best cereals that my friends and I have fed our children and were pleased with. Knowing exactly what you think will be best for the baby is very helpful before heading down that grocery aisle.
Unique Mother’s Day Activities for Celebrating Mom
Mother’s Day is around the corner, and if you have been celebrating a few years, you might be stuck on what to do this year. Breakfast in bed, lunch out, and spa days are wonderful and are a bit too common to use every year. Rather than sticking to a boring routine, here are some ideas for unique Mother’s Day activities that I have used over the years.
Here Are Some Tips for Reviving Family Game Night
Family game night can get stale. Schedules change, people get tired of routine, and maybe the kids are getting a bit “too old” for the games you have been playing. Rather than let the family game night fizzle out, here are some tips on how I revived our family game night.
Meals So Great Baby Doesn’t Throw it Back: 5 DIY Baby Foods You Can Make at Home
Your baby has started to lift its head more and has become more interested in the foods that you’re eating. You’re thinking now may be a good time to start the little one on solid foods.
While baby food is only a few dollars or so a jar, when you have to buy a million of them in one shopping trip it really adds up. It’s much more cost efficient to prepare your own baby food. Besides, you’ll have more control over what goes in your baby’s body this way as well.
9 Fun Activities for Babies and New Mommies
Ah, motherhood: there’s nothing quite like it. However, that doesn’t mean that it’s all sunshine and roses. Aside from being beautiful, joyous, sleep-depriving, and stressful, it can also be a little boring.
This is why it’s sometimes a good idea for mothers to participate in special activities with their babies. These activities not only break up the monotony of childcare, but they also bring mommy and baby closer together.
The Importance of Family Dinner and How to Bring Back This Tradition
We all know that there are countless reasons why family dinner is so important to the health of your family relationships. The problem is, life gets in the way. Soccer practices, recitals, rehearsals, meetings, clubs, and spiritual engagements can clog our calendars in a heartbeat. Rather than focus on the actual food, I wanted to share with you the ways you can focus on the importance of family dinner and bringing back the tradition. Hopefully, these suggestions can help you manage your family a little bit easier.