Mom, Do You Want More Me Time?...

By Aurelia Williams, author of Journey to Joy Let’s see. You did the laundry, dropped the boys off at Karate and the girls at dance class, stopped at the grocery store for a few last minute dinner items…What’s missing? As you were taking care of everyone else all day long, did you remember to take care of yourself? I know it can be hard to carve out space for you, since being a mom is a full time job, but...

Fun and Frugal Father’s Day Activities...

Father’s Day will be here before you know it. Have you thought about some Father’s Day activities for the family this year? Below is a list of activities you may want to consider when you want to have fun on Father’s Day but not blow the family budget. When Dad was a child, there were probably games he enjoyed playing. Monopoly, Clue, Scrabble, and Uno are games which have been around for a number of...

How to Find the Right Father’s Day Present...

There’s something about a boy’s toys even if that boy is a dad. They know what they want and nothing else will do. Quite often their ‘toys’ are expensive, so knowing how to find the right Father’s Day present may be difficult. The following are ideas you may want to consider this year. Fathers who are sports fans may be easier to buy for than others. You undoubtedly know which sport teams and...

Frugal Ways to Spoil Mothers on Their Special Day...

Moms do so much for the rest of the family throughout the year. It’s nice to make Mom feel special at least once a year. Listed below are some frugal ways to spoil mothers on their special day. Even if all of the children aren’t writing yet, a handwritten note or letter will be cherished by every mother. Have the children write a short paragraph explaining how special she is. If they can’t write, have them...

How to Throw a Teen Party without Alcohol...

Teenagers are steps away from being adults so they often think they should do the same things adults do. Unfortunately, teens don’t always use the best judgment. They want to throw a party, just for the fun or it or to coincide with activities at school. As a parent you want your teen to enjoy themselves, but do they know how to throw a teen party without alcohol? Teens often see having parties as a means to gain...

Gifts from the Heart -How to Make Inexpensive but ...

Are you trying to think of unique ways for you and your children to say ‘I love you!’? to the women in their lives? Concentrate on gifts from the heart. Then learn how to make inexpensive but memorable Mother’s Day presents any mother will love. When you’re trying to be frugal during any holiday, home-made gifts can’t be beat. They are the perfect gift because you know Mom will love them simply...

How to Embrace Your Child’s Disability...

Disabilities can be caused by problems associated during pregnancy or birth, but they may also be due to injuries. When your child is disabled it’s not uncommon for the parents to feel they’ve done something wrong. You may also wonder how to embrace your child’s disability. The following are some ideas to help parents learn to handle the changes and love the child while trying to learn all you can about your...

When Teens Talk Back...

Every parent would love to think their teens are perfect and respect them. But, truth be told, that’s probably not true. Parents especially feel their children aren’t perfect when teens talk back. If it’s happened to one parent, it’s most likely happened to many more. What is a parent to do? Parents don’t often realize the cause of talking back. For a teen, they may feel frustrated or powerless...