Between the ages of 7 and 21, I visited the happiest places on Earth — Disneyland and Disney World — a total of five times. My first four times, my mom paid for my trips/tickets. For my fifth visit, I was actually paid (in per diem) to go to Disneyworld by my college to compete in a national choir championship….
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You might not think you’re handy, but there’s plenty you are capable of doing. Anyone who can manage more than one schedule and figure out how to put booties on a fussy baby can do just about anything. While there’s something to be said for the sense of accomplishment that comes with finishing a home project on your own, the…
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As a parent, you look forward to every milestone in your child’s life. It starts with the first smile. Then there is the first step, the first day of school, and riding a bike. Before you know it, your child is in high school and rapidly preparing for life’s next big step. College. While college may not work for everyone,…
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Dinner can be a breeze when the entire family is involved. But creating a dinner that doesn’t have a surplus of steps or is, well, boring, can make it hard to decide what to make. If you want to create a family environment where there’s plenty of helping hands in the kitchen, we’ve got you covered with two simple dinners…
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I grew up in Kansas, but have lived in San Diego for the past four years. Instinctively, I knew gas prices would be more expensive in California. No matter, I thought. My Costco membership card might just dampen the blow from gasoline costs. But I had my doubts. Is a Costco membership worth it for gas alone? I decided to…
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It is a question that many parents ask themselves – should I give my kids an allowance? If you struggle to get a simple answer to this question you aren’t alone. And, if you do an online search for this topic you will find all sorts of advice and ideas. An allowance will be your child’s very first exposure to…
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