It currently costs a quarter of a million dollars to raise a child in North America. Pretty sure half of that goes towards school expenses. “Mom – I need $64 for a textbook next week.” “Can you give me money for…a new agenda…pizza day…school pictures…and a yearbook?" "Oh and a replacement hamster … [Read More...]
Parenting
How to Plan Amazing Spring Break Fun on a Budget
I turn all shades of green when I hear about other people's plans to travel the world for their March Break fun. All shades. Olive, chartreuse, seafoam and pickle green. But instead of pining over facebook beach pictures, I plan an … [Read More...]
Money Tips
10 Hints For Stress-Free Home Birthday Parties
If you're looking for me during the months of October, November, December and January, I'll be hosting home birthday parties for our four kids. That's high-level family planning right there. The boys have tried to convince me that we need a … [Read More...]
More Hope and Humour
Marriage: Where Mopping Is the New Sexy
My friend recently posted a picture of her husband vacuuming with a caption that read: "Is it just me, or is this the sexiest thing you have seen all day?" Probably not something she would have … [Read More...]
Plan an Epic Minecraft Birthday Party in Under an Hour
I have hosted two Minecraft birthday parties already. Not surprising since I have four boys, which equals precisely four Minecraft fans, past and present (well, five fans if you include this … [Read More...]
5 Steps to Rock a Vintage Car Bathroom on a Budget
Every Mom needs to have something to make her smile when she walks into a bathroom shared by 4 boy cubs. I'm not wrong. When we moved into our home a few years ago, I knew I wanted to decorate … [Read More...]
Help Your Tween Feel Less Awkward in New Social Situations
It is possible to help your tween feel less awkward when navigating a sea of firsts: their first day of school, first time at a youth group or first volunteering opportunity. Even the most … [Read More...]