• Family,  Money,  Organization

    To Pay or Not to Pay (Allowance that is)

    It’s a many times rehashed debate. Should I pay my kids for doing chores, or not? Should they earn an allowance for the things they do around the house? There seem to be two views on this issue. The No! club who believes that kids should contribute to the upkeep of their home and shouldn’t expect to be compensated. And then the Yes! club who tends to think that kids should be paid for helping out and being responsible. After all, it prepares them for having a real job in the future. As a parent, I tend to lean towards the no club with some of the yes philosophy thrown…

  • Family,  Money

    10 Ways to Have Fun as a Family When You Don’t Have a Lot of Money

    Life is expensive these days! And when you are trying to figure out how to do things as a family when there are nine of you, it’s even worse!!  One thing I really hate as a mom is having to say no ALL. THE. TIME!! I mean, really, it just sucks! So in order to avoid that dreaded no to everything, I have come up with some ways to have fun as a family that don’t totally break the bank! 1. Family Game Night This one is time tested and has been around forever…and there is a reason for that! We have family game nights a few times a month. One…

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