Money

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…