November is here and Jack Frost seems to be visiting for the holidays! Here in Northern California, we may not be experiencing the Polar Vortex like some of the other states, but even we have been having some cold and rainy weather this week. When the weather gets low, our energy usage can become high. […]
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Life Made Bite-Sized: Bite-Sized Dutch Apple Pie Recipe
Try this recipe to put a new twist on Dutch Apple Pie, perfect for the kids’ table this Thanksgiving. Plus read how my sponsors at ScholarShare and I think that making life “bite-sized” makes things a lot more manageable. Now that November is upon us, I find myself longing for some fall comfort food, including […]
Preparing Kids For College (In Elementary School) + Sweepstakes to Win $2500 College Money from ScholarShare
Read how I am preparing kids for college by teaching them valuable skills and by starting a ScholarShare California 529 Savings Plan. Plus read about how my sponsors at ScholarShare have a way for you to win college money for your future grad! As a mom and a preschool teacher, education has always been a […]
Show Your #newcarface To Get Your New Car Loan Paid Off by Cars.com
This post is sponsored by Cars.com, to share their , but all stories and opinions expressed are my own. Show your #newcarface to get your new car loan paid off. Car shopping has it’s fun moments, but it is one of those things where you (I) need to put on their big girl pants, know […]
Preparing for College When They’re Young – She’s Not a Kindergartener, She’s My Baby
Read about how the first day of school gave me a bit of a wake up call, and how my sponsors at ScholarShare, have helped me to realize that it’s ok! Preparing for college by starting them with a college savings plan, even as a kindergartener. About a month ago school started back up for […]
Save on Huggies Diapers and Wipes and Learn How To Be A Diaper Snob Without Breaking the Bank
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Huggies® Brand. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for participating I try to be pretty penny-wise when it comes to buying products for my family, but I have to admit that when I buy […]
Walmart Family Mobile Promotions for Back To School
You know times are changing and your kids are growing up when they get their first cell phone. At a recent blogging conference, we discussed the average age for children to receive their first phone. Over the years, that age is getting younger and younger. My oldest is 10 and my youngest is 5, but […]
Albertsons Anniversary Sale: Enter the Earthbound Farms Free Salad For A Year Giveaway
This post is sponsored by Albertsons. All opinions expressed are my own. If you have an Albertsons or affiliated store, then you are in for a treat with the Albertsons Anniversary Sale! The sale began on 7/30 and goes through 8/13. Two full weeks of amazing savings! Over the course of the next two weeks […]
Free Money for College? Enter to Win ScholarShare 529 Day Sweepstakes
I was asked to be a ScholarShare ambassador, and as such will share my thoughts and information on the program and National 529 Day and earning free money for college. Compensation will be received, but all opinions expressed are my own. Did you know that such a thing as a 529 Day exists? Well, what […]
Let Your Kids Tell Your Matchmade Love Story For a Chance At a $50,000 Scholarship
Learn how your child could earn money for college from my sponsors at match.com, by creating a video of their parent’s love story. I just love a good old-fashioned love story! I love hearing about how my parents dated long-distance (very long distance… Across continents in fact). And about how they about went broke sending […]