About 25 years ago our son, Randy, bought an assisted living residence. Over the years he has built this business into a successful chain of residences worth millions. It was always assumed his two sons (our grandsons) would join the family business. Eric, now 30, joined the company five years ago after graduating from college […]
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Let’s talk about finances and money! With parenting comes family financial planning. Starting a family means new tax cuts and preparing for your financial future. We have great advice from people in the “money” industry on all topics — including taxes, planning, family planning and more to help you be prepared for any and all financial responsibilities.
4 Ways to Have a Great Summer Staycation With Your Kids
When we hear the word vacation, some of us may think of the classic eighties tune of the same name by the all-girl group the Go Go’s: “Vacation, all I ever wanted, Vacation, had to get away.” But for many busy Moms these days who are on a tight budget, this type of getaway may […]
Choosing a New Home for You and Your Child
Having a new home can prove quite exciting. It’s also tempting to go for the first one you’ve fallen in love with. However, having some patience is going to go quite a long way in turning the home your purchase into a sanctuary. Apart from patience, you should also consider other factors as well. These […]
S.O.S. Product Review: Spark Gift
*This is sponsored product review Review by Heather Wallock As the mother of two boys who is expecting a third boy, I am a little nervous about getting gifts that will not fit in my already very full home. I also have everything I could possibly need. So I was excited to review Spark Gift! The […]
Summer Vacation: Gotta Eat
Summer vacation has its highs and lows with, normally, more than enough going on. Many families’ nutrition levels fall drastically – with the food budget edging up at the same time – through the summer months. Who has time to cook? Truth be told, not parents. Keep the budget down and the nutrition level up […]
Mommybites Job Connections
Let me start by saying that Mommybites moms rock! We rock as moms, as friends, as wives and as sisters. We rock when we work inside the home and we rock when we work outside the home. And it is because of our moms’ rock star status that many large and small companies email us […]
How to Start the Divorce Process
We are often asked how the divorce process starts. What happens? The following is a step-by-step outline. The divorce process starts when you or your lawyer file what is officially known as a Summons and Petition for divorce with the appropriate court in your chosen jurisdiction. That makes you the petitioner or plaintiff in the […]
How To Make Parenting Less Expensive
Having a baby is one of life’s most beautiful moments. And while it takes a village – parents, grandparents, neighbors, teachers, etc. – to raise a child, it also takes some very deep pockets. Researchers at the United States Department of Agriculture found that the costs to middle-income (defined as $60,640 to $105,000 per year) parents […]