Inside: Ever noticed how fast your spending on food adds up at Christmas? It doesn’t have to be that way! Here’s how to set a holiday food budget.Christmas is almost here. You probably have a holiday budget for spending on decorations, cards and gifts for everyone on your list.That’s great.But what about another holiday expense — food? You have your…
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Inside: I believe holiday giving should extend beyond the home. Here, I share some ideas about how to donate to charity for Christmas — including 4 ways my own family tries to share the Christmas spirit.When it comes to giving during holiday season, we naturally think about what we can do for our loved ones. We think about that perfect…
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Christmas dinner is a huge affair for many families. It can also end up being a bit pricey. With all of the meat, side dishes and desserts, it can definitely take a toll on your holiday budget.You’ve already spent money on Christmas presents and other holiday expenses, so keeping the cost of your meal down is important for a stress-free…
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INSIDE: Festive times are upon us! Learn what a white elephant gift exchange is and get some fun & inexpensive white elephant gift ideas right here.You’ve heard the term before, but what exactly is a white elephant gift exchange and how does it work? We’ll go through all of that below, plus we’ll share some funny and inexpensive white elephant…
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This school season, families across the country are moving to remote learning. You may find yourself in this situation by choice — or not.No matter the reason your kids are taking part in virtual education, of course you want to do everything you can to make sure they’re successful in this new school year.One way, as parents, we can do…
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I admit it: I wasn’t always the best at teaching my kids about money. My youngest definitely got a better education than my oldest, because I had more practice at teaching by then. However, after lots of research, today I have a great grasp on how to teach kids about money – and you can, too!Teaching your children about financial…
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