Summer came super late for us this year - our school year didn't end until July 21st! Partially because of snow day makeups and partially because in 2016 our Maryland governor delayed the start of the school year until after Labor Day (in order to encourage and extend beach tourism a few more weekends - the drama continues); so, because we start late, we end late. As you can … [Read more...] about My Summer Bucket List 🏖️
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giving the people what they want
This morning I was in church with Hubby and got out my phone to take some notes (after all, Pastor Anderson is fiyah!), and saw a text come in from my 14yo. It said: "Mom. Can you make Sunday Dinner today? Thanks." And it was accompanied by 2 photos - obviously from Instagram - of other people's Sunday Dinner plates. I chuckled and had to admit that the bbq chicken, mac and … [Read more...] about giving the people what they want
Budgeting, Staying Within Limits, and Financial Life Lessons
This post was created in partnership with American Express. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I’ve taken to calling 2018 as our Year of Adulting. Here’s why: for the last several months, Hubby and I have been getting our financial house all the way in order. The other day we were asked what our monthly budget looks like. I chuckled because this topic has been an … [Read more...] about Budgeting, Staying Within Limits, and Financial Life Lessons
What I Wish I Had Learned About Credit Cards, Before, During, and After College
This post was created in partnership with American Express. All thoughts and opinions are my own. So there I was a college freshman setting foot on a ginormous, gorgeous campus of an SEC school, and feeling like the sky was the limit. I was both super nervous and insanely excited for this experience to begin. Having grown up in Montreal, Canada, I had dreamt of attending an … [Read more...] about What I Wish I Had Learned About Credit Cards, Before, During, and After College
Helping Your Child Develop Financially Responsible Habits Through The Use of American Express Additional Card Membership
This post was created in partnership with American Express. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Given that money and finances are such a crucial part of life, it's baffling that more lessons on financial responsibility aren't taught in schools. All that means is that it's up to us parents to pick up the slack. At the end of the day, what we teach our children about money … [Read more...] about Helping Your Child Develop Financially Responsible Habits Through The Use of American Express Additional Card Membership
