INSIDE: If you’re starting a second marriage and kids are in the mix, you and your partner need to seriously talk about money. Here are some tips to get you thinking about blended family finance. Conversations about money can feel uncomfortable and complicated, but they are sooooo important. This is true for couples who are considering marriage or moving in…
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As our kids started to get older, I found myself with a storage room full of toys that we no longer used. Instead of bringing joy and fun to other kiddos, the toys were just taking up space. If you feel like your house is being overrun with kid stuff you no longer use, you might want to consider selling…
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Whether you’re a kid or an adult, one of the best parts about camping has got to be the snacks. When I was a kid, the only time we got to eat sugary flavors of cereal was when we were camping. I would cut into one of those small Kellogg’s boxes with such joy. Remember those? The little cereals that…
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It’s that time of year. Time to pack up the tent or trailer and head out into nature. Our family does a lot of camping in our small truck camper, which the kids have cleverly named “Troller the trailer.” We love to spend our summer days outside and our evenings around the campfire. After many weekends away, we have learned…
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Family camping is one of our favorite summer activities. However, camping with children can be a challenge if you aren’t prepared. After many trial and error camping experiences, my husband and I have accumulated many useful tips and tricks that help to make our camping adventures go as smoothly as possible. 12 Tips and Tricks for Camping With Kids Here’s…
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When I think back on my childhood, one of my biggest regrets is never attending sleep-away summer camp. I have a vision of long summer days spent canoeing and swimming and warm evenings spent enjoying smores and stories around a campfire. My children are still too young for summer camp but this year I’ve planned a number of summer camp-themed…
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