I recently bought my very first set of ice pop molds. (I bought this set and I’m in love!). I know, I know. I’m a big old Mom fail for just getting with the program! My kids are probably annoyed with me and my need to browse new popsicle recipes
How I Feed My Family of 3 Every Month on $200 or Less
You know that feeling you get when your significant other/child/dog/[insert special person here] looks at you that certain way? You feel zen-like and turn into a pile of mush. I get the same feeling when I save money. Seriously – that line at the bottom of the receipt that boasts,
How Technology Is Shaping the Future of Education
The only thing we can hope to bequeath to our children is education. While the timeless aphorism holds true in many a modern-day scenario, surely education is not the most important thing in the world for our kids? Whether that’s the case or not, one painful point still stands –
Stop Digging Through Scams: Here’s Where to Find Legitimate Work from Home Jobs
Remote work doesn’t just give you flexibility with your work schedule. It can also give you more family time, the ability to work where you’re most comfortable (the beach, anyone?), and more money in your pocket that you won’t have to spend on a long commute every day. But you
How to Prevent the Summer Slide
What is Summer Slide? The “summer slide” refers to the way kids tend to forget stuff they learned during the previous school year over their summer break. Not the little stuff like their state’s bird, but the big stuff, like math and reading skills. For elementary school kids, especially, they
What the Recent Facebook Scandal Should Teach Us About Our Kids’ Privacy
Unless you live under a rock, you’ve heard of the whole Facebook Cambridge Analytica scandal. If not, this article on CNBC spells it all out for you (take a look – it’s kind of crazy). The thing is, most Facebook users are adults. We know that anytime we hop on
7 Habits of Happy Moms
Of course, all moms are happy when they’re thinking about their kids and with their kids (except, maybe, when they’re fighting with each other over whose turn it is to take out the trash). Truly happy moms, however, are the ones who are so content with their lives that they find
The Best Mother’s Day Gifts for the Most Important Woman in Your Life
Not sure what Mother’s Day gifts suit your beloved mom the best? She’ll love anything you give her (seriously – moms really do), but you want that perfect gift to show her just how much you understand her and how grateful you are for her. These special gifts for Mom are
18 Best Websites to Earn Free Stuff as a Mom
As moms, we can always use some tips for saving money. Whether you’re a brand-new mommy basking in newborn joy or a seasoned mom of a teenager, you can benefit from free stuff. Kids are expensive (it comes with the territory). From diapers and bottles to sports and first cars,
The Future of Standardized Testing: De-Stressing Students and Teachers Through New Approaches
Think back to when you were in elementary school and the teacher reminded you that next week was the start of the dreaded testing week. Your palms became sweaty. Your heart started racing. And then came the big old lump in your throat. Standardized testing is part of the law, but