The first day: December 14 December 14 marks the beginning of the eight-day celebration of the Festival of Lights. This year, share these special times with friends and family by welcoming in new traditions and celebrating Hanukkah with family favorites.… read more
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DIY Advent Calendar Trees
The Christmas countdown has begun! Our easy and festive DIY advent calendar trees are a fun way to add a special personal touch to the holiday season. Create a Christmas tree countdown Start by gluing festive craft paper, found at… read more
Crafting with Katie: Fall Leaf Stamping
Ah, fall is in the air! For us in the South, we still have a while to go before we can pull out those flannels and scarves, but we can surely enjoy some pumpkin spice lattes and creative pumpkin home… read more
Debt Consolidation: A Fresh Start for Families
Interest rates, loans and credit card payments — oh my! No one is immune to the worries and woes associated with money, much less people who have or are planning to have children. Even for people who are parents, financial… read more
What Drives Your Car Insurance Rate?
Some form of insurance is required for all drivers – and for good reason. The road can be a dangerous place, so any form of financial protection in the event of an accident is critical. However, many people often find… read more
Spiders: Nature’s (Scary) Pest Control
Fall is here and Halloween is soon approaching. Along with it comes spooky tales of ghouls, ghosts, witches and spiders. Yes, those eight-legged creepy crawlies found in the corners of our rooms to sprawling webs in the outdoors. Spiders have… read more
Keeping Your Home Safe this Fall
The beginning of fall is always a treat. It brings pumpkin spice lattes, cooler weather, cozy sweaters, pumpkin patches and the start of a few holiday-packed months. However, sometimes the change in weather can lead to some changes in our home. … read more
How Allowances are Evolving in the Digital Age
When was the last time a child held a dollar bill, counted coins or saved loose change? Increasingly, allowances are moving from wallets to apps. Platforms such as Greenlight, Cash App and Venmo are reshaping how parents teach kids about… read more
Halloween Sensory Bin Play
Sensory activities are an important part of childhood development and are also so simple to put together! You can go all out and get a fancy table or just grab a bin, some rice and some measuring cups and let… read more
Cleaning Cocktails: Which Chemicals Can Not Be Mixed
With school back in full swing and flu season approaching, we all can get a little neurotic about cleaning. After all, we want to make sure our family stays healthy. However, did you know that if you mix certain cleaning… read more