Do you often find yourself wondering what you should do with your tax return? It’s not a big secret that your tax return could be in the thousands if you have a few kiddos. As a family with five children, it is a relief when tax season rolls around. Our tax return helps offset any …
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How do you keep the spark alive after having kids? Following this list of simple tips can help: Ditch the fairy tale Always say goodbye and hello, preferably with a kiss Chat often Flirt daily Greet each other with a compliment Affirm each other Express appreciation Prioritize your relationship Don’t be subtle about intimacy Leave …
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I’ve been told by more seasoned parents than myself that they fear for the youth of today. On top of parental peer pressure stresses, they don’t know how we will raise good children while protecting their innocence. My response; God put us here at this time for some definite purpose. I don’t know what mine …
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Watching my beautiful bride walk down the aisle all those years ago was a dream come true. I saw perfection. Not in the literal, shallow sense, but in the sense that she made me whole, was absolutely amazing in so many ways, and I just knew our life together would be an adventure. What I …
One of the popular parenting tips out there is to give your child choices, so they feel like they have control over their decisions. I can’t say I 100% agree or disagree with the above when negotiating with your child. It has helped us get out of many arguments and skip the long, drawn-out fits …
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Two words—time management. One minute you think you’ve got it figured out, and the next, everything is in chaos again. My wife and I constantly felt like circus performers; you know, the ones that spin plates on those little sticks, and you’re just waiting for them to all come crashing down. Balancing our life with …
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What financial goals should I have for my family? That wasn’t something I thought about very much. Fast-forward to year five of our marriage, and it became abundantly clear after reviewing our bills that we needed more income. I was providing in-home daycare for one child, and Joe received an honorable discharge from the military, …
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Do we need to give our kids an allowance? An all too familiar question that I believe every parent will ask once their child shows an interest in spending money. Or worse, they hear about other children who DO get an allowance and how it’s “so unfair!” that they don’t get an allowance. So what …
I love a good pot roast. What I love more than a good pot roast is a flavorful, creamy gravy. A good gravy can turn the driest of dishes into the most desirable of dishes. My mouthwatering pot roast pie encompasses everything you love about some good ole meat and potatoes, smothered in gravy and …
Raise your hand if you’re in your thirties and never heard of the movie Forrest Gump. That’s what I thought—not one hand! One of my favorite lines from that movie goes like this: My momma always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get. —Forrest Gump Certain …
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