When my daughter started college, I quickly learned that there were two types of parents: those who had been through sorority recruitment before and those who had absolutely no idea what they were doing. I fell squarely into the second group. I was never in a...
I still remember dropping my daughter off at college. Like most parents, I spent months preparing for move-in day. We bought dorm supplies, packed the car until there wasn’t an inch of space left, and made sure she had everything she could possibly need. At...
Planning a kids’ birthday party sounds fun at first… until you get to the food. Suddenly you’re trying to figure out what kids will actually eat, how much to buy, and how not to waste money on snacks that barely get touched. If you’ve hosted even one party before, you...
If you’ve ever planned a pool party for your kids, you already know how this goes. It starts out simple. You think, “We’ll just invite a few kids over, grab some snacks, and let them swim.” Nothing fancy. And then suddenly you’re at the store buying extra drinks, more...
Summer camps are expensive. The cost gets pretty crazy when you’re trying to fill a summer full of them because you work full time. Summer is just one of the many hidden costs that come with being a working mom. I’m not talking about the overnight, sleepaway...
Backyard birthday parties are popular for a reason. They’re flexible, affordable, and easy to customize based on your child’s age and interests. We, as parents, also love that they can keep things simple while still creating a fun celebration that kids genuinely...
