Kids

The New American Family: Flexibility and Unconventional Lifestyles to Make Ends Meet

by Guest

The following was written by my wife, Mrs. Craig.  She was kind enough to share her take on our current lifestyle.  We changed things up in our household  a couple of years ago…I’ll let my wife tell the story. The last time I wrote a story for this site was almost 3 years ago.   Much [...]

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Cheap, Inexpensive, and Frugal Halloween Costume Buying Tips

by Glen Craig

Halloween is great fun! I remember how exciting it was going around town in my Halloween costume, getting candy from all of the neighbors.  I still get to enjoy that now through my kids! Do you remember those old Halloween costumes? You know the ones that came in a box and it was made up [...]

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Work from Home? Why You Should Consider Child Care

by Miranda

When I first started working from home, my son (who is now in elementary school) was three. One of the most common questions I fielded was this: How do you get work done with a child at home?  The answer: I send him to the sitter. People are often shocked to learn that my son [...]

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Kids & Money – The Financial Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Tree

by Guest

For those of us with kids, we hope to pass down certain traits—good looks, agility, perfect vision, smarts, business savvy. But what of our money management skills?  Financial finesse rarely makes it onto our list of personal strengths, yet it’s a crucial life skill everyone needs to acquire.  A Charles Schwab 2010 Families and Money [...]

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Where To Find Cheap Fun Family Activities – 6 Places

by Glen Craig

Ask anyone with kids and they will tell you – going out with the family can be expensive! Think about it – every activity you might do yourself is multiplied by the number of people in your family.  Going to the zoo by yourself could cost you $10, for example, but for a family of [...]

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I’m Sick Of Hearing It’s For The Kids

by Glen Craig

Ever run across someone that gives their children everything? All the latest clothes, electronic gadgets, extracurricular activities, lavish weddings, education, you name it they have it.  And then you find out the parents are struggling to keep their heads above water financially.  Not “we’re just getting by.”  No.  I mean one month they don’t pay [...]

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Does Your Kid Deserve A Credit Card?

by Glen Craig

If the thought of your 18-year-old on the loose with plastic in hand terrifies you, you likely share the sentiment of many parents in the same situation. Lawmakers seem to agree as well, which is probably why the Credit CARD Act of 2009 has made it much harder for young adults age 18 to 20 [...]

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Organic Food Is Not Expensive

by Glen Craig
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In a previous article I talked about small steps to eat healthier. Well, a study is out showing a possible link between certain pesticides and ADHD.  The survey studied over 1,100 children between the ages of 8 and 15.  Interviews with the parents determined which children had ADHD.  The findings then found that for those [...]

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How to Teach Your Young Children How to Budget

by Glen Craig
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How can you teach a three year old to budget when they don’t understand money? My husband and I paid off $70,000 in debt and have changed our beliefs from accumulating stuff to accumulating life experiences.  We wanted to teach our son some of the lessons we’ve learned. As a mom, I have been trying [...]

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