Money
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Using Greenlight to Teach Money Management
A few weeks ago, I shared that Chris and I had opened Greenlight accounts for Bean and Gracie as part of our summer of money management practice. I promised that I would report…
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Teaching Our Kids to Manage Their Money
I can’t think of a more boring topic than money management. Ugh. But Bean and Gracie are 9 and 11-years old now and it’s time we started paying more attention to this topic…
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Summer Chores and Schedules
Every summer, I try to dream up new ways to keep chores and routines fun and exciting for my kids. I have found that creating a very loose schedule helps all of us…
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Irresponsible, Immature Pirates
On Saturday night, Chris and I were in our living room together, looking at our finances. The kids were asleep after a long day and fun movie night, and the two of us…
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Marriage, Money, and Mario
On Friday night, we had a movie night with our kids, which has become our weekly tradition. We had a lot of fun with them, but both Chris and I were ready when…
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Investing in Our Children
I grew up with a banker for a mom, so I have been taught about finance and investing since I was a wee one. Does that mean I manage money well all the…
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Clutter Begone: Couponing
I started couponing this summer when our income was reduced while I wasn’t teaching. I never intended to become one of those extreme couponers. I don’t have the time, patience, or… patience. But…
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Thank Full
I am thankful for the home that we live in and for the lives that we will build here. I am thankful for a job that makes me smile every day and for…
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Feeding the Calvary
Having two kiddies in daycare is, among other things, not cheap. In fact, I write a $375 check every single week. Feel sorry for me. Feel very, very sorry for me. I know…
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Who’s Paying for This Kid?
First, I’m going to apologize to those of you who tune in to my blog for things other than childbearing and child-rearing because those seem to be the hot topics here lately. But…
