Do I Need A Security System for Protection?

Do I Need A Security System for Protection? According to the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics, there is an overwhelming number, 3.7 million, of home invasions that have occurred each year from 2003-2007. Out of these home invasions, offenders were known to their victims in 65% of violent burglaries and offenders were strangers in 28% of the burglaries. Although burglaries dropped around 7.8% in 2015, property crimes remain at nearly 8 … [Read more...]

5 Ways To Hit The Ground Running After A Move

5 Ways To Hit The Ground Running After A Move If you’re moving to a new city, especially for a new job or after a breakup, you may be overwhelmed by how you’re going to manage it all. Whether you’re moving within the state or to another state, you need to be as organized as possible so that you can begin at full speed shortly after you get there. When you’re moving for a job, the timeline can be particularly nerve-wracking. You not only have … [Read more...]

4 Tips for Making your Move Less Expensive

4 Tips for Making your Move Less Expensive When faced with the need to move, this may induce a significant amount of anxiety for you. Studies show that one out of nine people moved from 2013-2014. The challenges of getting your precious belongings to a new place coupled with all the packing, boxing, and other tasks are sure to be stressful. The last thing you will want to do is pay too much for the entire process because this can put you in a … [Read more...]

Tips for Throwing Birthday Parties during the Holidays

Tips for Throwing Birthday Parties during the Holidays Do your kids have birthdays that fall during the busy holiday season? Whether your kiddo is a Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, or even Valentine’s Day baby, you want to make sure that she still feels like her special day isn’t going by unrecognized. The build-up to the new year is always super busy with invitations for various social occasions, so here are a few tips to help prevent your … [Read more...]

Best Stocking Stuffers For Dogs #FriendsofBeneful

Disclosure: This post brought to you by Beneful. When you hang your stockings by the mantle with care, do you also hang a stocking for your dog? We do! Our dog is part of the family, so he gets his very own stocking next to the kids. And Santa fills his stocking up on Christmas Eve!The first year our kids requested a stocking for the dog, I was a bit clueless as to what to fill it with! What kind of gift do you get a dog? What will they really … [Read more...]

Your Guide to the Perfect Snow Day

Your Guide to the Perfect Snow Day School’s out, the roads are iced and you’re not even attempting to get down the driveway. It’s officially a snow day, and we all know what that means. PJ’s all day. Hot chocolate. Snow men. The works. Not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered. Below you’ll find a detailed guide to enjoying the perfect snow day. So settle in and snuggle up — we’ve done the work for you on this one. Sled and Make Snow … [Read more...]

5 Ways to Save Money on Your Child’s Youth Sports Expenses

5 Ways to Save Money on Your Child’s Youth Sports Expenses It’s important to foster your child’s passion for sports, but the expenses that come along with these extracurricular activities can be hard to manage. Use these tips to your advantage and make your child’s sports more affordable. Volunteering Could Save You Money If you offer to coach or manage your child’s team, you may find you receive a discount on the fees related to the … [Read more...]

Crafting the Perfect Guest Bedroom for the Holiday Season

Crafting the Perfect Guest Bedroom for the Holiday Season With the holidays right around the corner, it’s likely you’ll be expecting a guest or two. It’s wonderful when you’re able to spend some quality time with friends and family and it’s extra special when you have a chance to host them in your home. Creating a space that feels inviting is definitely a bit of an art, but simple touches can go a long way. Here’s a few tips to help craft a cozy … [Read more...]

Losing the Baby Weight: Advice for Real Women from Moms Who’ve Been There

Losing the Baby Weight: Advice for Real Women from Moms Who've Been There It's easy to look up tips on losing weight after a baby. When you read some of these tips, though, it's often clear that the writer is an armchair enthusiast. They don't make sense for real mothers. Signing up to a gym, for example, can sound very workable. When there's a baby to take care of, however, who would mind the baby? If you were to ask a real mom, she would tell … [Read more...]

Concerts, Sports and Shows: Enjoying Frugal Family Entertainment All Weekend Long

Concerts, Sports and Shows: Enjoying Frugal Family Entertainment All Weekend Long A vast majority of people enjoy going out on the weekends. It’s our one time of the week where we might not have to work and instead enjoy the activities life has to offer. We’re living for the weekend after all and with that we shouldn’t have to spend copious amounts of money either. If you’re someone who lives for the weekend and are looking to have a good time … [Read more...]