I’m from Los Angeles, which means I’m an actor, at least on paper. So, I’m in an acting class where we were using prop weapons for the scenes. I was onstage with other actors, doing a scene. The director yells “Cut!”. The actors relaxed and let our prop weapons that were in our hands swing …
Teaching financial literacy. Allowance isn’t for chores. Give your kids a good allowance if you can manage it. And give them the space to make some mistakes.
December 2017, in Alabama. Registered voters that were able to jump over the numerous voting hurdles required to vote in that state voted to make Roy Moore or Doug Jones a state Senator. Doug Jones, as a candidate, has proven that he protects little girls while Roy Moore has received claim after claim of inappropriate …
Would you be willing to carshare or take public transportation to spend $7,000-10,000 less per year?
I have heard time and again from Americans that their biggest worry about traveling is their safety. One of my biggest worries when we started traveling in Southeast Asia, was that I would not be able to find fluoride-free toothpaste! I doubt this is an issue for most travelers who would be fine with using any old …
Downsizing, minimalism and zero waste have dramatically affected our household budget. We handle, process and tidy less which means we have more time. There’s less shopping because we need and maintain less. We’re better at using what we have more creatively without sacrificing outcome. In fact, it would have been impossible for our family to live …
As parents, one of our greatest resources is a good book. My husband and I used to say that having kids is getting new roommates every 6 months to a year. Children may need entirely new wardrobes and shoes every few months, and about every 6 months to a year or so when you are …
Savvy travelers already know that you’ll pay a premium if you pay with US Dollars (USD) when traveling abroad. If you haven’t experienced this yourself, you eventually will when you buy something from a local, international merchant. At check out, they may ask whether you’d like to pay in USD, and avoid the hassle of …
What’s in your Attic? Are you storing memorabilia boxes in your closet, basement, attic, or storage unit (or all the above)? If so, I imagine most readers barely mention a dozen items in their memorabilia box – out of how many items? I want to inspire you to declutter your memorabilia boxes and actually visit your …
We don’t spank. We can’t conceive of an occasion where spanking would have benefited us or one of our children or affected positive change. Mistakes, Poor Judgement and Spanking One day, our two kids and I were discussing and trying to remember their biggest mistakes. A nail polish spill on the couch was one such unfortunate incident. …