You love the look of those summery, pastel-colored, comfortable penny loafers. Perhaps you don’t like the price. Come spring, a fresh suede or leather penny loafers / driver loafers / penny moccasins (whatever you want to call them!) is a perfect, comfortable go-to for everyday when paired with maxi skirts. And they come in the…
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Transitional Womens Clothing to Enjoy This Season
These women fashion looks are perfect for right now and also for spring and all season long. What does transitional clothing mean to us? It means things we can possibly still get away with wearing with black tights now, but then switch over to nude once it gets a bit warmer. It’s outfits that we…
Your Teen & Their Friends
If your teens rather spend time with the friends vs. you now, it’s normal. You can still be involved in their life while giving them space to grow up. Parents may feel mixed emotions as they watch their teens grow up. They are happy, on one hand, that their children are no longer hanging on…
32 Affordable Spring Jackets
That in-between time is approaching…when those heavy winter coats might not be so necessary anymore, but there’s still something needed…like a light Spring jacket. With this roundup, there’s a Spring coat pick for every budget and every child in the family. Most picks are under $40…and many are even under $20!
How Teens Can Start Building Credit
Your teen can get started building credit the right way. It’s simple, so don’t mess this up! Managing your finances is arguably the most important part of adulthood. One significant factor in your financial future is your credit score. Whether you’re planning to apply for loans, rent an apartment, or buy a car, building a…
Manage Your Midterms in 1-2-3
For some, midterms might be over, while for others, they’re starting. Whichever way, these strategies support test-takers throughout the school year. I recall my 11-year-old coming home looking defeated, then blurting out, “I didn’t know my farher. I couldn’t answer most of the questions.” I knew he had studied and is a bright, somewhat disorganized…
Five Tips for Handling a Moody Teenager
Don’t be frustrated – these five clear, practical tips will help you feel both empowered and empathetic when dealing with your moody teen. Anybody who’s ever been a teenager and anyone who’s ever raised a teenager (all of us, that is) knows that teenagers can get moody. One minute, they’re cheerful and prattling on about…
3 Ways to Connect to Your Teen
There’s so much potential in developing the relationship between you and your almost-adults. These are three easy ways that work wonders. Teens and preteens have always gotten a bad rap. Everybody knows that teenagers are their own separate creation. These days, however, many parents are finding it harder to relate to their teenagers than ever…
15 Sweaters for Under $80
The sales are coming and it’s time to shop for you! Moms always shop last for themselves…but now with chilly weather almost on the way, it might be the perfect time to find that new cozy sweater you’ll love all winter long. From great basics, cozy options, to the perfect layering piece, you may find…
5 Things I Learned from Teens
Often, even adults can feel enlightened by the fresh perspectives of teenagers. Recently, Victoria shared an insightful line one of her children told her, “Parents don’t only raise kids. Kids raise parents too.” The goodness and sincerity of children and teens can be so fresh and inspiring. Several years ago I began collecting stories for my…
