Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. Birthday parties for our kids are a lot of work, which is something that often takes new parents by surprise. It’s no wonder either. The chaos of kids running around screaming misrepresents the reality that a children's birthday party is closer to a formal event concerning planning than a casual get together. The whole process can feel overwhelming, but watching our kids have fun with their friends is worth it. The trick for parents is not getting too frazzled. Plan it With Your Child While not exactly a checklist item, it is ultimately their party. Make sure it’s something they want to be part of, even if it’s based on that cartoon character or movie you’ve grown to loathe. This includes making sure any potential venue is available for the date, and that there aren't any other significant events that would cause a scheduling conflict. Getting your child’s input will let them know that their opinions and views are valued, and having them … [Read more...]
7 Ways To Save Money On Groceries
Groceries can be one of the biggest expenses in a family. The good new is that it is a vey flexible one. You can save a lot of money on groceries simply by implementing a few easy strategies. 7 Ways To Save Money On Groceries 1 - Bulk Sharing. If you’ve got a big family, or a close friend, it’s a big help to share bulk store memberships! Just go shopping together with one card, and split the cost on things you need! You’ll both benefit from less frequent purchasing needs at half the cost! 2 - Sign Up. Sign up for email lists from your favorite brands! Many times, brands will send you coupons and special offers you won’t find in stores! Take advantage of saving money on groceries with just a few taps of your keyboard! Filling out store receipt surveys doesn’t hurt, either! 3 - Coupons. Yes, we’ve all heard of coupon clipping... However, to really get full money saving benefits, clip your coupons AND plan your meals around what’s on sale that week! There are tons of apps and … [Read more...]
Does You Child Have Too Much Freedom?
She threw a fit because the eggs were scrambled in a skillet rather than a baking tin. That's when my friend realized she had given her daughter too much freedom. This second grader had gone years deciding her own breakfast, and had reached the point where she wanted to dictate each step in the cooking process. And my friend wondered where she had gone wrong as a parent. What had she done to turn her child into a little diva? Where should moms draw the line in letting children make their own choices? Once another mom confronted me about my refusal to let my preschooler choose his own snack. I couldn't figure out how to explain it at the time, but I was trying to establish my authority. Even in little things like snack time, I knew I needed to show my child that I am in charge, not him, that I have the final say. Yet never letting a child make a choice teaches them to be weak and fearful. I heard a story about a ten-year-old who went out to dinner with her aunt. The child … [Read more...]
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