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7 Summer Activities for Kids
Summer Activities for Kids: Engaging, Creative and Fun Summer is a time for kids to recharge, explore, and have fun outside the confines of the classroom. It provides the perfect opportunity for children to engage in activities that are not only entertaining but also enriching. As parents, it’s crucial to encourage our kids to make […]
Teen Experience: Top Experiences for Teens
Giving gifts for the kids who has it all is difficult. What do you get him/her? Do they really need it or even want it? With basements, playrooms and bedrooms full of every gadget and toy imaginable, not to mention the obsession with their phone, finding a gift that they will remember, not outgrow, lose […]
4 Delicious Homemade Frozen Popsicles Recipes
Summer is finally here and that means that the heat is here, too! Grab some fresh fruit at the farmers Market or even score some of the excellent selection of frozen fruit at your local grocer. With just a few other ingredients you will have some tasty refreshing frozen popsicles to help the family stay […]
A Florida 529 Savings Plan
“But mom, can’t we go to the movies again this weekend?” whined my tween. I knew she wouldn’t like my answer but it was important for her to understand why we didn’t want to spend another $100 going to the movies with the family a second weekend in a row. “Sweetheart, although going to the […]
5 Facts to Consider in Saving for College Tuition
Did you know that according to data from the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, graduates with bachelor’s degrees nationwide earn on average 65% more per year than those without? While a college education can bring financial success in the future, the average college student will often leave in debt. Is that what […]
Gift a College Education
We are often stuck with what to get a baby as his/her first gift. Another blanket? Another board book? A cute outfit for his/her next party? While each of these gifts are darling and will be well-appreciated, Smart Mamas and Grand Mamas ought to consider gifting that baby a college education instead. Yes, you can […]
Celebrating College Savings with Florida Prepaid
2019 has hit the ground running. Can you believe that we are already in February? The first month of the year always seems to be the fastest and the longest for whatever reason. I’m ready for February. Are you? The start of this cupid month not only means that we will be buying class Valentine’s […]
5 Rules Tweens MUST-FOLLOW on a Smart Phone
We swore we wouldn’t cave. But we did. During the first weeks of 6th grade, we bought my tween a smart phone. Just short of her 12th birthday, we deemed it appropriate and in ways, necessary, for her to have a way to communicate with us when not at home. The purchase came with plenty […]
Back to School with Batch Cooking Tips and More
Managing the school day schedule can be daunting. After school activities and commitments take up our days. We drive to soccer, dance, piano lessons, the orthodontist and birthday parties to name a few. By the time we settle at home, it’s time to quickly get the kids bathed, fed and put to bed. There is […]
How to Prepare the Family for Back to School
It is “back to school season” across the country. While some students return at the start of August, others don’t return until the Wednesday after Labor Day, and everyone else, sometime in between. Regardless of the start date, the are ways moms can help with the transition from summer fun to school fun. As moms, […]
5 Prime Day Hacks Everyone Needs to Know
Amazon Prime Day is a once a year event where for 36 hours Amazon Prime members receive many incredible savings. Think of it as a Black Friday, but in July and for more than a day. It has been officially announced that Prime Day 2018 will begin at 3 p.m. ET on Monday, July 16 and will […]
Kids Earning & Saving Money this Summer
This post is done in partnership with the Florida Prepaid. All opinion are my own. Kids are home from school. Summer camp, while great to get them out of the house, gets costly. Why not take these 8 weeks having the kids earn some money rather than spend so much? Kids earning money can be […]
6 Awesome Educational Games for Kids for Summer Learning
Keep Summer Learning with Awesome Educational Games for Kids Maximize the over 8 weeks of summer vacation with opportunities to have family fun and learn with educational games for kids. According to the Brookings Institution, a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC, students can lose 1 month of school year learning over the summer. […]
Saving Dollars & Cents with a Florida 529 Savings Plan
They say that the days are long and the years are fast. I couldn’t agree more. We just wrapped up 1st grade and 5th grade in this house. Where has the time gone? Where are the dirty diapers and watching their first steps? Those milestones have passed all too quickly. I cannot believe my oldest, […]
Thanking the Teacher Mom
All day long she has 25 students wanting her undivided attention. She gives it to them. All day long she has students with runny noses and tissues falling out of their pockets. She picks them up. All day long she has wiggly teeth being shown to her with the request to see if it’s loose […]
Giving the Gift of College this Holiday
Disclosure: This is a paid post by the Florida Prepaid Program. All opinions are my own. Giving the Gift of College this Holiday Many babies will open the gift of college this holiday season. Babies? Yes, families and friends can begin the investment of a college education for a newborn. The Florida Prepaid Program helps […]
Back to School Haircut at Cartoon Cuts
Back to School Haircut at Cartoon Cuts A back to school haircut is a right of passage. Moms & Dads across the country head out to get the summer hair “mops” trimmed and ready for the 1st day. This year we were invited to visit Cartoon Cuts for our end of summer trims. Find the […]
Back to School Dental Routine with Infographic
Back to School Dental Routine with Infographic Pencils, check. Ruler, check. Notebooks, check. Toothbrush, check. Yes, adding dental hygiene items to the back to school list is a must. Be sure your child’s dental routine is all set for a new school year. Back to School Means Back to Routines Most parents are probably thinking […]
Cirque du Soleil OVO Show in Sunrise and Miami
Cirque du Soleil OVO Show in Sunrise and Miami A night out with the family is a perfect way to spend a summer evening. We headed up to the BB&T Center in Sunrise, FL, to watch the opening night of Cirque du Soleil OVO. It was a wonderful show, enjoyed by the entire family. Cirque […]
Fresh Pork Recipes for Home Restaurant-Like Meals
Fresh Pork Recipes for Home Restaurant-Like Meals In a Cuban-American home there is one main white meat – pork. We cook and enjoy pork regularly. It is often the protein of choice at small or large celebrations. We use fresh pork recipes that have been passed along through generations and modern twists on the dishes […]
How and Why to Make Date Night Happen
How and Why to Make Date Night Happen Be honest, how often do you and your spouse have a date night? Or even a date morning or afternoon? It is so hard to coordinate a place to go and what’s even more important, reputable child care for when we are out and about. We try […]
2017 Regal $1 Movie List
2017 Regal $1 Movie List The official list of the 2017 Regal Summer Movie Express has been released. Look through the list to determine the movies you will be bringing the kids to this summer! I find it to be a perfect summer outing. Great air conditioning and with a show time at 10 AM, the kids aren’t […]
21 Things to Do This Weekend for Free with the Family
21 Things to Do This Weekend for Free with the Family Friday is upon us. It is time to scope out the weekend. Do you have sport games? Birthday parties? Family events? After that is all organized, see what time you have to do things with the family. You don’t want to spend an abundance […]
Wobbly Worm Game Video Review for Kids Aged 3-8
Wobbly Worm Game Video Review for Kids Aged 3-8 We want the kids to be active and have fun. My 5, near 6 year old, daughter spent the afternoon playing with Wobbly Worm, a new game from Spin Master. This game is geared for kids aged 3-8 but to be honest older kids and mom & […]
Top Tax Season Scams to Avoid this Season
Tax season is upon us and people are rushing to pull together their important documents and other information in preparation to file their taxes by deadline. Due to the amount of tax preparation being moved online through tax software, these types of scams are ever evolving. The reason they are so popular is because they are so profitable. […]
10 Springtime Home Improvement Projects that Cost Less Than $50
Are you wanting to do some updates to your home without having to take out a loan or strain your budget too much? You may be surprised to learn that there are actually quite a few home improvements that can be made on your home that don’t require a large output of money. In fact, […]