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Every year, our family has a crazy competition “season.” "Season" might not be the best word considering both of my children chose activities that are year-round. From the end of September until around the first week of August, we...
As someone who orders takeout (maybe too) often, I sometimes encounter an all-too-familiar problem. I get home with and... it’s wrong. Here are some ways I deal with the issue and varying degrees of success. Call the Number on the...
Snow is falling and it’s dark a little after 5 p.m. these days. During these cold and dark months, it can be hard to get outside, which means lots of inside time for your little kids and trying to...
With the price of everything skyrocketing, it makes sports and other activities, like dance, super hard to afford. Add in the cost of competitions, costumes, team suits/warm-ups, and eating out three times a day each weekend you have a...
Here it comes, the dry, cold, and boring month of January; cue the January Blues. Unless you have a birthday in January, what is there to look forward to? The yucky white film on the side of your car?...
Looking to involve my children in the giving season, I’m brainstorming ways to be impactful on a budget. Here are a few low/no-cost ways to make a difference with your kids' help. Don’t pay for the next person.  A popular way...
With the cost (and sometimes actual value) of advent calendars, DIY can be the most appealing choice. Here are some ideas to personalize for your family or even each kid. Building Sets With low age to high complexity, building sets are...
Finances can be such a taboo topic, and the thought of a financial advisor can feel so daunting and out of reach - especially as new parents. Just like it takes a village to raise kids, it can take...
It’s official – the cooler temperatures of fall are soon to arrive in Dayton. Imagine, a week of brisk evenings, sweater weather, and firepit chats. One night, just before you tuck your kiddos into bed, you decide it’s time...
Someone in your house finishes using the last of the toilet paper and they actually remember to put a new roll out; you are thrilled they didn’t just set it on top. Yeah, it’s great if my husband remembers...
Next month (August) is Family Fun Month! Oh, you had no idea? Me either! A whole month of family-focused fun?! Wait, isn't that every day of your life for 18+ years as a parent? It sure seems like it!...
"Here, let's take a picture." With a camera in every pocket, smartphones create ample opportunity for a quick snap. Here are a few ways my phone shutter finger has proved useful. If you haven't seen the great picture taking trick of...
The sun is shining and it’s time to get outside and soak up the sun. After wrangling my toddler to lather her up in sunscreen and make sure that she has her hat and sunglasses (which she would wear...
There have been multiple mornings when I’ve stepped out the door, taken a deep breath and declared, “It’s running season!” You don’t need to be training for a marathon to get out there, but you do need to keep...

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