Remember the exhilaration of learning to ride a bicycle without the training wheels? The feeling of freedom, independence and the big boost of confidence? It’s a rite of passage for many children, one that the founders of Lose the Training Wheels™ bike program wanted children with special needs to experience. Founded as a non-profit in […]
Are your bad spending habits breaking your bank? You’re not alone. Many busy moms share these mistakes. Time and money: the two commodities we never seem to have enough of. While we can’t help you with your time dilemma, we can help you create more money—or at least spend less. Here are some of the […]
Most of us have bought into certain financial myths that we are about to bust for you! 1. A penny saved is a penny earned. Benjamin Franklin may have been spot-on back when he originally voiced those words, but today that certainly isn’t the case. The truth is, a penny saved is better than a […]
First Lady Michelle Obama recently turned 50, but we say she doesn’t look a day over 40. So to salute our fabulous First Lady, here are 40 reasons to love Michelle Obama! Her full name is Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama. She was born January 17, 1964. She is fabulous at 50! Our favorite: She spoke […]
Valentine’s Day is the most romantic day of the year, right? Well, that depends on how you spend it. More guys propose to their girlfriends on February 14 than any other, with 10 percent of all proposals occurring on this day every year. If you’re planning to propose, you’re likely feeling the pressure as the […]
This is something we never thought we’d see: an infographic on how to argue with your partner. It was created by A Center for Marriage Counseling, so we knew it had to contain some helpful information. We think you’ll agree. So next time you and your partner are having an argument, take a deep breath […]
People are still talking about Richard Sherman’s post-game “rant” after his decisive play sealed victory—and a Super Bowl invitation—for the Seattle Seahawks. But if I were Richard Sherman’s mom, I wouldn’t be chastising him for being brash or unsportsmanlike. I’d be beaming with pride that I’d raised such a courageous, accomplished and confident son. Read […]
We’ve all learned some hard financial lessons over the past few years, yet 20 percent of Americans are still living beyond their means and a staggering 50 percent are operating without a budget. While the economy seems to be slowly recovering, our children are facing a more uncertain future than recent generations. Knowledge is power […]
Seriously, Maria Conchita Alonso? You appear in a recent TV ad for anti-immigration, Tea Party hardliner Tim Donnelly, a California Assemblyman. You’re holding a chihuahua (seriously?) and translating Donnelly’s words to the Spanish-speaking audience as he tries to shore up support among Hispanics. This is the same Tim Donnelly who was a member of the […]