My Top 5 Back-to-School Sanity Savers

August 04, 2015

Right before the school year starts, I hear this imaginary bell going off in my head with Michael Buffer saying, “Let’s Get Ready to Rumble.” My first year was utter chaos – registering my kids at school, understanding what they can or cannot wear, the infamous list of what feels like 1,000 items to bring to school, and dealing with picky eaters who liked one lunch one day and thought the same lunch tasted like garbage the next week. The following year, I swore I would develop a strategy to keep myself sane. These are my top 5 sanity savers: Continue reading “My Top 5 Back-to-School Sanity Savers”

6 Ways to Save on Halloween Expenses This Year

October 10, 2012

While it seems the Fourth of July is barely in the rear view mirror, we’re already on the verge of Halloween. This holiday is a particular favorite with kids, so many parents are willing to let cost go out the window when shopping for supplies. But with some common sense and a bit of planning, you can create a memorable All Hallow’s Eve without killing your bank account. Continue reading “6 Ways to Save on Halloween Expenses This Year”