This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Capital One 360. What does it mean to be financially independent? As my oldest son is getting ready to start college in the fall, I’ve thought a lot about what this means. We have told Nathan after he graduates from college we expect him[…]
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This is a sponsored post. Would you like your vacation photos to be sitting on your printer when you get home from a vacation? That’s exactly what I did this past weekend when we went on our Washington DC staycation. We have lived near Washington DC for the 18 of the last 21 years and[…]
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This is a sponsored post. Do you remember all the backyard summer adventures you had as a kid? I remember building forts out of anything we could find outside. Riding our bikes up and down the street until our parents yelled for us to come in. Those adventures created some life-long friendships. In the summer[…]
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This post is sponsored by Scholastic. It’s Summer!!! In my house that means sleeping in, staying up late, mornings at the pool, afternoons reading and playing, grilling out, vacation and generally a more relaxed household. I believe summers are for fun and letting kids be kids, BUT, I want my kids to read during the[…]
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Great suggestions for summer after graduation travel plans! I didn't travel the summer after graduation. I spent the summer working.…
I barely remember the summer after my high school graduation, but I do know it’s supposed to be an “epic” summer. In the scheme of my life, it was just another summer. But if you want to make yours memorable, there are many apps on Windows 8 that will help you plan the “Summer of […]
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Are you planning a staycation to Washington DC this summer? My family is heading to DC for a weekend. I’ve lived in the DC area for 21 years and there is a lot that I have not seen. We won’t see it all in a weekend, but with some planning, we’ll see a lot. This[…]
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Hi Chel! Thank you so much for sharing. Have you checked out the Scholastic books? I find they do a…
Do you have kids who do not enjoy reading? The facts from Common Sense Media’s latest research about kids, teens and reading both scared and surprised me. (I am a LearnON Ambassador, but no compensation received.) Children, Teens and Reading Infographic This infographic shows the information from the latest research. Surprising and Scary Statistics These statistics both[…]
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Just a quick post to share with you a great program sponsored by Johnson & Johnson. The video below shows how author, Patricia Lakin took the stories of school children and turned each one into a book. You can download the compilation of stories in a free ebook. For each download of Once Upon A[…]
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Such a simple and useful idea. I sometimes write on the back of the cards, but pen won't work on…
Are you have to constantly looking up the balance of the gift card? I hate doing that. I guess my daughter does too. Post-it® Flag With Gift Card Balance The other day, I noticed some Post-it® flags sticking out of her wallet (affiliate link.) I looked closer and realized she had put the balance of[…]
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Sponsored Post Every year as May approaches and I read about the graduates choosing colleges and looking for jobs, I think about what it would be like when my own kids graduate. No more thinking for me. This year, my oldest son is graduating from high school. We went on a lot of college tours[…]
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I would also consider tracking all your expenses so that you have a clear idea of where you are. A…