saving money

It doesn't seem like it is possible, but you can save money fueling your child's passions. To help us out, there's a company called SidelineSwap.   Related: Easiest ski and snowboard lease for families SidelineSwap is a company that focuses on the resale market. Think of them ...read more

One of my daughters wants to be a fashion designer/actress/ophthalmologist the other wants to be a ski racer/architect. My role as parent is to get them to dream big and to work hard. I don't want them thinking about limitations. I want them to think about OPTIONS. That's why ...read more

For an experience that’s typically short on luxuries, air travel has become one very pricy privilege—without the perks. Between sky-high fares and jacked-up fees, flying just about anywhere can set you back a small fortune. Luckily, there are simple ways to cut costs when ...read more

These kids of mine are getting bigger and smarter and savvier every day. They’re growing up fast. It’s incredible and heart wrenching—my babies are turning into full-fledged people with strong opinions and even stronger personalities. It’s a good thing I can still cuddle them and ...read more

I enjoy shopping as much as the next gal, but I’ve been trying to curtail my habit with a mission to be a savvier spender. Nevertheless, I could easily give all my money to Target and CVS. And now that CVS Pharmacy is inside Target—well, there goes next month’s paycheck! At ...read more

Unless you enjoy the luxury of a private chef or your budget allows you to frequently dine out, grocery shopping is probably on your list of things to do each week. And if you’re anything like me, you want to avoid overspending on the items you buy without spending hours ...read more