As the kids get older they’ll be exposed to more of the online world. They’ll use it for playing games, keeping up with friends, doing homework, and all manner of other things. Already we have had to use the iPad for a year exclusively for school, which sometimes involved watching videos online, playing math games, and using various learning apps. If your kids have started using it a lot more, ... Read more
Why It’s a Great Time to Start a Business
If you are thinking of turning your skills and talents to the world of business, you are not alone. Many people are doing this every day, and in truth it has never been such a good time to do that. In many ways, having a startup can be a more simple than in the past. But why? I'm sharing some of the major reasons it’s one of the best times to start a business. Funding Is Widely ... Read more
Is A New Car Model On Your Financial Radar? Car-Buying Tips
A new car is something a lot of us dream about. However, is a new car model on your financial radar right now? That’s to say, when you look over your bank account, what do you see? Is there potential for a brand new car in there? It's important to make sure you can get something you afford. Well, the points below may help you work out if that car you’ve got your eye on is really worth it. I am ... Read more
The Best Baby-Related Gifts For All Occasions
When a new life comes into the world, it is traditional to hold a celebration to welcome them, and a big part of that celebration is the giving of gifts. However, over recent years the number of types of celebrations that are thrown has grown. No longer is there just a baby shower or christening to consider, but naming ceremonies, gender reveals, and gifts given directly after the baby is born. ... Read more
Photo Diary: Canadian Geese and Goslings at Skokie Lagoons
Please enjoy these photo taken by me at Skokie Lagoons near Chicago. These adorable goslings and their mom swam toward us as we had our picnic and I was able to capture their cuteness. CONNECT WITH ME:INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | YOUTUBE | PINTEREST | ETSY | TIKTOK ... Read more
How You Can Feel Good Each Day
Your days are likely long and tiring if you have a full-time job and are also managing a family life or home. It can be overwhelming at times and you might find that your self-care slips off your radar. It’s important that if you want to be healthy and well that you implement strategies that will help you feel good each day. You’ll find you can function to the best of your ability and that you’re ... Read more
Tips for Planning the Ultimate Family Staycation
A staycation allows you to spend some relaxing time in your home or neighborhood, unlike the traditional vacation in which you travel to other places for a fun time. While people opt for domestic holiday times to save money or avoid travels, it doesn't make it less exciting or popular. A survey by Statista revealed that 63% of American adults had to take this type of holiday as of August 2020. ... Read more
5 Ways to Spread the Cost of Gift Giving Throughout the Year
Being able to afford gifts for family and friends can become expensive as your family grows, and that too of a close friend. While it is great to be able to spoil your loved ones with presents for birthday celebrations or holidays, you want to make sure you aren't overextending your finances to do this. There are many frugal ways you can still gift presents without the huge cost associated. Here ... Read more
My Experience Getting the Moderna Vaccine
For months I have eagerly awaited the availability of a vaccine for me in my area. I live in a village of Chicagoland where you can only currently get the vaccine where you live, not in Chicago or anywhere else in the state. Residents of this village were told to pre-register as soon as January-February, which is what I did. I watched over the past months as the eligibility increased from group ... Read more
Cocomelon Birthday Party
**This post sharing Addi's Cocomelon birthday party contains aff Over the weekend we celebrated my Addi's 3rd birthday with a Cocomelon birthday party. It was just us and the girls' grandparents, whom we haven't seen in more than a year. Thanks to the vaccine we were able to finally reunite and celebrate our girl. Addi requested a Cocomelon theme party, and I did my best to deliver. ... Read more