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Top 10 Apps to Track Holiday Expenses

Managing holiday spending is no easy task, especially with the pressures of gifts, gatherings, and travel. Here are the top 10 apps to track holiday expenses. They will help you track every penny and stay on budget this holiday season. These apps offer excellent features for both families and individuals, and each includes a review quote and a specific use case to bring the app to life!

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How Do I Stop My Child From Stealing?

A child who is 4 years old or younger probably doesn’t understand all the rules about stealing, but a child who is 5 years or older does. Kids older than 5 years know when they’ve stolen something, and they know it’s wrong. But, they may do it anyway. It’s your job as a parent to stop this behavior and to teach your child to respect other people’s rights.

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Be Kind. Be Human.

Today didn’t set out to bad or good. Just a day, like any other, filled with work and things to do. I wasn’t expecting greatness. But I certainly wasn’t expecting sadness. And yet there it was, death — a little too close to home, hard to process, making my head spin. But while my head…

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How To Deal With Kids’ Curfew

I have three teenagers ages 18 and under.  Like many teens, independence is their currency, a badge of honor, proof they're on their way to adulthood. Two of my children are teen drivers, one is a teen driver-in-training. All three have social lives that rival Michelle Obama's schedule -- there is always something absolutely unmissable…

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Gaming 101 for “Me Time”

The following post is sponsored by DoubleDown Casino. Somehow, online social gaming ends up being an integral part of my day.  I have a handful of kids and with all of the waiting around I do at sports events and appointments, I often grab my iPhone and poke around social gaming apps and websites. At night…