The average age of a first-time mother in the U.S. is 26 (which is considerably higher than it was in the 1970s, when it was 21.4). However, an analysis by the Pew Research Center shows that more and more women are now waiting until their late 30s or early 40s to begin having children. Cultural clues – for example, Meghan…
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INSIDE: Looking for copycat recipes to make at home? These fan favorites from Chipotle, Cracker Barrel, Starbucks, and more are easy to make! My family loves going out to eat. The kids are thrilled to pick whatever they want from a menu and not be limited to what Mom has made for dinner that night. (I enjoy going out to…
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INSIDE: Wondering how to give money as a gift and have your gesture look thoughtful? Check out this list of cute money gift ideas! Easy for Christmas and all occasions! Sometimes the best gift is money. But if you’re at all like me, you don’t always like to just slide cash into a card and sign your name. Placing a…
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INSIDE: Coming up with gift ideas for a high school boy can be tough, so we took the guesswork out of it for you. Here are 25 fun options! Finding the perfect gift can be a challenge. When you’re parenting teenage boys, it can be even more difficult! So what in the world should get for a teen, whether you’re…
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Inside: Get my free Super Bowl bingo printable — it’s a fun, family-friendly football party game. Is your family ready for the big game? I know many families look forward to having a little Super Bowl party … making fun plans to eat delicious game day appetizers, watch the half-time show, and — oh yeah — watch the football…
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Inside: Ever noticed how fast your spending on food adds up at Christmas? It doesn’t have to be that way! Here’s how to set a holiday food budget. Christmas is almost here. You probably have a holiday budget for spending on decorations, cards and gifts for everyone on your list. That’s great. But what about another holiday expense — food?…
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