1. Realize that you don’t have to
invite the whole world to an expensive gathering. One of my favorite parties
growing up consisted of about five friends and an ice cream parlor. Every few
years you could save up for something special and a little more costly like a
moonwalk in the backyard or taking five friends to Paradise Park
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Birthday Party Ridiculousness
It
seems like kids’ birthday parties are getting out of hand these days, with
parents trying to top each other for some non-existent “Most Elaborate Party”
award! It can be difficult – if not impossible – to keep up with the intricate,
expensive and often highly structured parties that are thrown by our child’s
friends and classmates. Whether your child is in school, is homeschooled or is not
yet even in preschool, the politics of birthday parties affect everyone. Save
your sanity and stay out of the Poor House instead by considering some of the
options and tips below.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
My Proofreading Love Affair With Fiverr.com
I have a new addiction, and it is making money doing something I love.
I also make money when you check out these teaser posts (which may annoy you, Mom and Husband, but the point is to get you interested and get you to click over to where I write more cool stuff). So if you love me, check it out! [What? You thought I only lived at The Kerrie Show? Nope. I am all over the place.]
And if you want to know more about my proofreading and writing gigs, in case you are a Grammar Nazi like me/myself, head to The Published Parent!
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| Sorry, this photo has nothing to do with this post but reflects my life lately and I think it's killer funny! |
I also make money when you check out these teaser posts (which may annoy you, Mom and Husband, but the point is to get you interested and get you to click over to where I write more cool stuff). So if you love me, check it out! [What? You thought I only lived at The Kerrie Show? Nope. I am all over the place.]
And if you want to know more about my proofreading and writing gigs, in case you are a Grammar Nazi like me/myself, head to The Published Parent!
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Homeschooling 101
Although it’s becoming quite a popular education choice, the
decision to homeschool can lead to some overwhelming questions like:
How do you
get started? What does a typical day look like as you entertain and educate your
kids all day long? How do you keep toddlers from emptying the cabinets on a
daily basis while you teach your older kids? What about socialization?
Sunday, May 5, 2013
8 Tips for Saving on Birthday Gifts
I don’t know about you, but it seems like I’m always toting
my kids to a birthday party. Buying all those gifts can be a real budget buster,
and nobody wants to go into credit card debt trying to impress little kids (and
their parents!) with lavish gifts. Below are 8 money-savings tips to save
hundreds of dollars every year on birthday party presents.
Check your budget. This will be harder for some of you than
for others, but I promise if you stop worrying about what other people think,
you will automatically save some serious cash. Focus on your own finances, and
spend only what you can afford.
Saturday, May 4, 2013
8 Birthday Traditions You'll Want to Try
Every year when I was a kid my parents would let me choose where
I wanted to eat dinner out for my birthday. Another birthday tradition they
kept going was to have a small party for me with family and friends, including
a cookout since I have a June birthday. Kids love to feel special, and it can
be a challenge to find the time to come up with ways to make a birthday a
knockout. Never fear! Below are 8 ideas for birthday traditions to start with
your own kids. Pick and choose a few of them each year … and stick with the
ones you and your birthday kid love!
Read about all 8 traditions here!
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