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TRIGGER WARNING BEFORE READING: This post might have a lot of trigger effects in it. So, if you suffer from depression, abuse, or are an extreme emotional state – this post will emotional triggers in it for you. As you would expect from me, I’m going to keep this real and raw. I’m not one […]

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It’s time to start thinking about all the back to school tips that will help you save money and manage this busy time of year easily. We’ve gathered our top posts about back to school into one place for you to easily reference for your shopping trips and preparing for the new school year. Photo […]

School sports schedules are the things nightmares are made of for some parents. Especially if you are a single parent having to do all of the drop-off and pickup schedules on your own. I’ve decided to share some of our top tips for how to manage school sports schedules when you have multiple kids. Hopefully, […]

School clothes shopping is either tons of fun, or the most dreaded time of the year. Whether your worries are financial, or you have a child that is difficult to fit, school shopping is often a struggle. I have some great tips that will make school clothes shopping much easier to manage, and will have […]

Being a busy mom or dad, or uncle, can mean your daily schedule is over the top. This is especially true during the busy back to school season. Since I understand all about how much goes into getting kids out of the house and to school each day without having a meltdown, I thought I […]

If you are wondering how to save money on school supplies, we have tons of experience in savings. I am excited to share with you some classic tips, as well as some fun new things that help you save this year on everything from pens and pencils, to the clothing and uniforms your kids will […]

I am always on the lookout for great educational apps, especially ones that kids can use with homework or to keep their brains stimulated outside the classroom. It can be tough to keep them focused when they want to be on their phones or tablets all the time. My best solution is to download some […]

Do your kids struggle with a bad attitude because they didn’t get enough sleep? Setting a functional bedtime routine for back to school is a must. It can be tough, but there are a few basic tips that make it much easier to manage, and still keep your kids happy in the process. Setting A […]

There are so many ways that you can simply your morning routine for school, and not have a total meltdown. Whether you have a diva that likes to change clothes a dozen times, or a grumpy bottom that is hard to get out of bed, the morning routine can be troublesome. That’s why we have […]

If your kids are in their later high school years, or entering college, you may be thinking about college tuition assistance. Since college education isn’t getting any cheaper, almost every student leaving high school and going to a college is now seeking some kind of tuition assistance. Whether you are looking for grants, loans, or […]

We’ve all made the rounds of back to school sales. We’re counting down the days until our kids head back to their classrooms. We’re ready to take a few days “off” (as off as it can get for a parent, anyway) and then get back into gear because Halloween isn’t that far away. And Thanksgiving […]

Energy bills in Texas are always a little bit higher than the national average due to higher temperatures throughout the year. I have tons of friends in Texas, and they run their air conditioners in the middle of winter with their 80 degrees weather! Here’s a way to help shave down that energy bill! If […]

In the “it’s time to try something new in 2016” category, TripTogether recommends taking the opportunity to experience rare accommodations to create a once in a lifetime memory. “Igloos, for example, have become one of the most popular vacation accommodations for the adventurous,” notes Anita Covic, Destination Specialist, TripTogether.com. “From gazing above at the clear, […]

Everybody works for money. However, many people do not have proper perception when it comes to retirement funds. Even though this is not direct money in your pocket, it represents something that is being paid by the company in which you are working. In a sense, that should also be regarded as a part of […]