We all want to bring up kids who have drive and ambition. No one wants to raise entitled and frivolous spenders who feel that they should have whatever they want- and even worse, that someone else should get it for them. So when it comes to giving our kids money, we walk a tightrope. On…
Many people will be all too familiar with how difficult this situation can be when a long day at the office is followed by an evening of completing household tasks. This infographic from HappyCleans takes you through how to make life a bit easier with the help of apps. The truth of the matter is…
One of my earliest childhood memories flashes to a brief but powerful scene at sunrise, on a quiet hilltop in southern Texas. The spring air was chilly, but I felt warm and safe, holding hands with people next to me as we formed a circle and sang hymns. I would have been six or seven,…
Soccer is one of the fastest growing sports among kids between the ages of 6 – 18, according to a 2017 report from the Sports & Fitness Industry Association. The Wall Street Journal reports that youth soccer participation is twice as much as football, with the Huffington Post stating around 3 million American kids currently…
Help your kids get ahead in life by teaching them the basics of financial responsibility at a young age. It’s never too early to teach them the value of working hard, saving money, and accomplishing goals, and you can use Financial Literacy Month this April as a chance to introduce some of these lessons that…
Springtime is here alright and in near full bloom, but there’s still a good month of Spring ahead before summer arrives. Thinking of the handful of rainy days left, I’ve put together some of my best rainy Spring day success tips below: 1. Start some seedling pots with the kids or on your own to…
