In my house, we stress the importance of teaching our kids about budgeting their money. My husband and I want to make sure they understand the basics without burdening them with the financial-stressors adults face. As with all things parenting, I approach the topic with play...

I love the concept of “Feeding my Freezer,” which is essentially spending a day preparing several meals I can store in my freezer. On a busy weeknight, I simply go “shopping” in my freezer for a quick meal instead of ordering from a local restaurant...

Are you planning to take a summer vacation with your family this year?  Whether it’s a weekend camping trip or a week-long vacation abroad, there’s no better time than now to start saving money for your summer vacation! While you’ve likely planned for the larger expenses, including airfare and hotel, you may have overlooked those smaller costs that can really add up....

The year is quickly coming to an end and as I prepare to spend the holidays with my family, I’m also getting my financials in order. As the year end approaches, I’d like to share five tips that will help you have a financially successful New Year...

...My growing boy eats like a linebacker, and at almost 5’10”, still looks like a bean pole. I am constantly trying to find snacks that are both healthy for him and the environment. Below are a number of ways to reduce the ecological footprint of your kids' snacking habits which have helped me over the years...