Geritol and Anti-Itch Balms
Good Morning! Well, I have had a rough 2 days now. I am allergic to bee strings and got nailed on my left upper arm late on Sunday evening. At the same time about an inch away…I got nailed by a mosquito. Off to the …
Month: July 2013
Your Favorite Summertime Desserts!
One of the things I really like about summer is all of those fabulous desserts! Matter of fact, I think summertime desserts are even better than the ones you get around the Christmas holiday. With all of the summer parties, backyard barbecues, family reunions and …
$1000 Back to School Blast
Welcome to the Back to School Blast!
Getting your family prepared to head back to school, can be difficult especially after a long, fun-filled summer. Here are a few of our favorite Back to School Tips to help you along the way.
1. Back-to-School Supplies Checklist – Backpack? Check. Pencils? Check. Safety scissors? Not Yet. Use the same checklist each time you head out to grab supplies, to keep track of what you have already purchased and the things you still need to. These are also handy if you have more than one child. Simply print 2, 3, 4 list and add their name to the top.
Since my son is a senior this year.. say it isn’t so, there have been some things I have learned along the way and I want to share with you. One thing is that the prices of school supplies are super low when it is back to school shopping time. Make sure to read the flyers of the drugstores and discount stores so you can get the best deal. Then when you do shop, buy extra! The products do not spoil and you will not find lower prices until the next school year comes long. I always buy tons of pencils, pens, notebooks, lined paper and even things they don’t use in school but I use in my home office – Sharpies, 3×5 cards and more. Huge savings!
Another great tip is to make sure you buy a good backpack at the beginning of the year, especially if the kids are older and have heavier books. I have found myself buying 2 in a school year because I tried to save money. Not worth it.
I never do back to school clothes shopping until around October. Since my son has grown so much, where we live, he is in shorts 90% of the year. Buying new jeans and such for winter does not pay as he has outgrown many from August to October and November. I buy his clothes as needed for the best fit and use. The same goes for shoes!
Finally, by letting my kid choose his school supplies, shoes and clothes, with a small amount of guidance and a nod to the budget, means that he does wear them and use all of his stuff. That means a lot more to me than fighting over brands!
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Kiwi Crate Activities and Creative Projects for Kids
Summer is here and if your child is anything like mine, there are two words that I hear from time to time. It’s like nails on a chalkboard. You know what I’m going to say. “I’M BORED.” School is out for the summer, his little …
Diaper Bags and Accessories from House of Botori
** Complimentary Product Received for Review ** If you are a mom you already know how important it is to have a highly functional, organizational and attractive diaper bag. If you are a mom-to-be…well, you will soon find out just how important a good diaper …
Protecting Your Wealth with Estate Planning
My hubby and I consider ourselves to be modest people, but we have been planning for our future and the future of our children & grandchildren. Now that I am 46 and he is 52…it is time to get our financial lives in order.
A few weeks ago we contacted an attorney to learn more about estate planning in Sacramento and how to go about it. After all, if something happens to us both, we don’t want the government riding in on their white horses and taking anything/everything away from our daughter, granddaughter and our new grandson. We plan on leaving any and all assets to them.
After we spoke to a local attorney about this issue, we decided to get online and do some additional research on our own. We found several online articles that gave out some great basic information, but we knew we needed to educate ourselves even more. We headed on over to Amazon and decided to purchase a book for newbies, to teach us the basics that we needed to know about estate planning.
We are definitely not wealthy people but we do have some real estate investments along with money market accounts, CDs and a savings account that we have had for many years. We do own a few assets too.
What it all boils down to is this…even those who are in the middle class bracket need to be thinking about estate planning and looking at how to make a will in Michigan or whichever state you are in. You need to come up with a plan to protect both your family and your assets, should something happen to you and/or your spouse.
Have any of you done estate planning? If so, got any tips to share with us? I would love to hear your thoughts on this topic if you are willing to share them.
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Beautiful Bitch by Christina Lauren Book Review
Romance novels have come a long way in the past few years. Years ago, romance in a book was an innuendo and looks across the room and perhaps a hot make out session. Today, it is no holds barred and authors have free reign over …
#SwifferEffect Cleaning Products Gift Pack
If you walked into my home today you would be pleasantly surprised to see how clean, neat and organized it is. That’s right folks, I am a “clean nut” and although my hubby hates my “clean fetish”, I personally like it! When it comes to …