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Sunday’s Best Linkup – #213

February 9, 2019 by Rhonda Gales 12 Comments

Additionally, we also welcome other recipes, crafts, DIY, home makeover, gardening tips, SEO & blogging information, sewing projects, patio and deck makeovers, front porch makeover ideas, organization tips, ideas for backyard hot dog roasts, and more.

Anything goes, as long as it’s family friendly and you may linkup as many posts as you would like. Be sure to tell your friends, they will want to join the party too.

So, each week your hosts will select their favorite post. The posts will be featured the following week. Also, an image from your post will be used on our linkup the following week along with a link back to your blog. As a result, be sure to check back to see if you’re a Sunday’s Best Featured Blogger. All Featured Bloggers will have their posts pinned to Rhonda’s Sunday’s Best Pinterest Board and Kim M. pins the weekly featured bloggers to her Sunday’s Best Pinterest Board too!

The post with the most clicks will be the Reader’s Choice post(s). We will be adding the winner to our Sunday’s Best Linkup featured bloggers.

All posts linking to Sunday’s Best Linkup will be promoted on Twitter. The Post With the Most Clicks will be selected. Additionally, a post for our Monthly Themes will be selected and featured each week as well.

Contact rhonda@mother2motherblog.com or email one of our other hosts if you are interested in co-hosting.

Your Sunday’s Best Linkup Hosts Are:

Rhonda at Mother 2 Mother Brittany at A Mama Tale Kim at Life in a House of Testosterone

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Your readers may want to join the party too! For those who have a Link Party list/directory, please add us. We appreciate your help in promoting the linkup with Re-tweets and shares. Now, let’s party!

Rhonda selected Cookie Cutter Valentines from The Scrap Shoppe

Kim Selected Red Velvet Pudding Shots from Home Cooking Memories

Brittany selected How to Make an Easy Bumblebee Valentine from Celebrating Everyday Life

The Post with the Most Clicks

50 Valentine’s Day Craft Ideas for Kids from Mama of Many Blessings

Favorite Theme Post(s) – My Sweet Valentine

Valentine’s Day Rice Krispie Bars from Wonder Mom Wannabe

and

Upcycled Heart Shaped Table from Chas Crazy Creations

and

Be My Valentines Love Letter Envelope from Janine Huldie

and

Framed Wood Heart for Valentine’s Day from Across the Blvd.

and

Love Bug Sugar Cookies from Delightful E Made

Last, congratulations to our featured bloggers! All of the posts were great, and we deeply appreciate each of you participating on Sunday’s Best Linkup. We have so many great posts that it gets difficult to choose a featured blogger. Finally, your hosts would like to invite all of you back to link up your post(s) again. We could select your post next week! Finally, while you’re here take a minute to visit these great blogs. It’s a great way to meet and connect with new bloggers. Be sure to PIN or share any posts that you like, we all appreciate a little love and be sure to connect with others on social media.

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Alaska Educational Activities for Kids

February 9, 2019 by Rhonda Gales Leave a Comment

Welcome to our state word search puzzle and related activities series. This educational activity is new for 2019. This is the second state in our series. We have a few educational activities for you today. We have created Alaska educational activities, which includes a word search puzzle, fact sheet, and other activities for children to learn about the great state of Alaska.

First, we created a word search puzzle. It’s filled with words connected to Alaska and should give you ideas to start a conversation about animals and activities in the state. You can also find information on the Alaska Fact Sheet. These are great activities for homeschooling or extra homework lessons.

Incorporate additional facts into the lesson plan. For example, what are glaciers? Discuss the state flower, the Forget-Me-Not. And, how the state bird, the Willow Ptarmigan, turns from brown and white to all white during the winter. In addition to the word search and history sheet, we included coloring pages and a writing exercise.

Have fun coloring this fun picture of Alaska’s state bird the Willow Ptarmigan. The Ptarmigan is a short, stocky bird that reminds you of a chicken or goose. So, the Willow Ptarmigan became Alaska’s official state bird in 1955.

Next, Alaska’s state flower is the Forget Me Not. It became the official state flower until 1917. The beautiful blue petals and yellow centers make these flowers a standout.

Last, Alaska’s official insect is the Four-Spotted-Skimmer Dragonfly. You can discuss the beautiful black bears roaming Alaska. There are an estimated 100,000 black bears in Alaska. The black bear is the smallest bear in North America.

So, be sure to incorporate these Alaska educational activities into your homeschool history lesson plan or extra homeschool activities. You can download the activity pack here. Stay turned for our Alaska Wildlife Fact Sheets for additional activities. Finally, be sure to download our Alabama Activities.

Filed Under: Education, Parenting Tips, Printables Tagged With: Alaska activities, educational activities for kids, homeschool activities

Sunday’s Best Linkup – #212

February 2, 2019 by Rhonda Gales 15 Comments

Anything goes, as long as it’s family friendly and you may linkup as many posts as you would like. Be sure to tell your friends, they will want to join the party too.

The post with the most clicks will be the Reader’s Choice post(s). We will be adding the winner to our Sunday’s Best Linkup featured bloggers.

Contact rhonda@mother2motherblog.com or email one of our other hosts if you are interested in co-hosting.

Your Sunday’s Best Linkup Hosts Are:

Rhonda at Mother 2 Mother Brittany at A Mama Tale Kim at Life in a House of Testosterone

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Mother 2 Mother: Please like Rhonda’s Facebook Page, follow her on Twitter;, Google+, Pinterest, BlogLovin, or subscribe/join her blog on the right sidebar before you leave.

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Rhonda selected Pizza Box Upcycle from Doodle Buddies

Kim Selected 11 DIY Valentine’s Day Home Décor Ideas from Mama Bear Wooten

Brittany selected Strawberry Cheesecake Cookie Tarts from Dizzy Busy and Hungry

The Post with the Most Clicks

Number One Fan Finger Craft From Play Dates to Parties

and

What to Make on Game Day from The Kittchen

Favorite Theme Post(s) – My Sweet Valentine

Heart Shaped Napkin Rings from Purple Hues and Me

and

Rose of Love Painting from Décor Craft Designs

and

Scented Valentine’s Day Playdough from mama of Many Blessings

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How to Choose the Perfect Dress Color for Your Flower Girls

February 2, 2019 by Rhonda Gales Leave a Comment

Young girls love dressing up in bold and bright colors. They often wear vibrant colors in their everyday life, which can symbolize their beauty, innocence, and charm. Yet, when it comes to young girls and choosing the perfect flower girl dress, opting for something colorful may not be the best option. If you’re struggling to choose a flower girl dress color, you’re in the right place. We know there is a wide range of color choices. As a result, it makes it impossible to choose the perfect color without even thinking about the style or design. We have a few tips that will make you feel confident when choosing a flower girl dress in the future.

Consider skin tone

Typically, most flower girl dresses are light and pale as they are similar to the traditional bridal gown that the bride wears on her big day. This means that most of the colors you’ll come across when shopping for flower girl dresses will be paler than you may want. In spite of this, when choosing a color for the dress, ensure you consider the skin tone of the little girl. Lighter skin tones tend to suit pale greens, pinks and white whereas darker skin tones look even more beautiful when contrasted with pale yellows, blues, and greys. White or cream colors will work with practically any skin tone. So, if you want to keep your options safe – we would recommend choosing these colors.

Keep it in line with their personality

Children radiate light and positive energy. What will make it even better is allowing them to wear a dress color that is in line with their personality. When you know what style of dress you want them to wear – give your flower girls the option of choosing a color themselves. Little girls love being in control of their clothing, and will choose something they love. This also keeps everyone happy on the wedding day too!

Research current trends

For those of you who are struggling to choose a color, but don’t want to opt for cream or white, we suggest you research current flower girl dress color trends online. There are thousands to choose from. And, they all look beautiful. Researching online may give you a better idea of what you want as well. We hope by doing this, you will have a flashbulb moment in which you realize the color you truly want your flower girl to wear.

Stay traditional

With all of the options to choose from, it can be difficult to select the perfect color of the flower girl dress that will match with your wedding day. Many people do stay traditional when it comes to flower girl dresses. Which means you will be looking at pure cream or white colors. Ivory flower girl dresses are popular and look amazing. So, you may want to consider choosing this color.

Filed Under: Life-Thoughts, Shopping Tips Tagged With: flower girls, planning a wedding, wedding attendants

Game Day Activities for Kids

February 1, 2019 by Rhonda Gales Leave a Comment

Today, I’m sharing parenting tips on game day activities for kids. Super Bowl Sunday or any game day for that matter is the perfect time for gathering with family and friends. In reality, most game day activities are centered around adults. Unfortunately, that leaves the kids wondering around and searching for things to do. Video games are readily available; however, I’m all for intellectual stimulation.

So, I created these game day activities for the older kids. There’s a Football Unscramble Game that uses football terms including turnover, tackle, touch down, cheerleaders and more. It also includes an answer key.

Another one of our game day kid’s activity is a football crossword puzzle. It’s challenging, and will keep your football player/lover busy while you’re finishing the gameday menu or other festivities.

If your child needs to work on their writing and grammar, we have writing game day activity for kids. The activity will require the participant to write sentences using football terminology. This would be a great group activity too, so print off several copies.

Our last game day kid’s activities is a word search football terminology. It contains around 20 of the most used football terms. My 13 year old grandson loves word search puzzles. It’s a football player too!

Set up a card table or area where the kids can play these games along with a few game day snacks. These games are perfect for adults too. My 6’2 240 pound son-in-laws loves working word search puzzles. Form teams, and give out prizes to the first team who completes the Unscramble and Crossword Puzzle Games. Or, you can print these activities to keep your guess busy while you finishing up snack trays. Or, use them to keep the kids busy while you’re mingling and entertaining friends. They will love the game day challenges and involvement in game day. Download the printables here.

Filed Under: Entertainment, Kid's Printables, Parenting Tips Tagged With: activities for kids, game day, game day activities

Helping Your Child Grow Confidence Through Competence

January 28, 2019 by Rhonda Gales Leave a Comment

If there’s one thing you can state with absolute certainty about the life of a parent, it’s that they have many different roles. When raising a child, there are a certain amount of notes you need to hit correctly. Most of these will come through instinct. Today, we’re sharing parenting tips on helping your child build confidence. Be a caring parent, encouraging and supportive will have an enormous impact by itself. However, there are other responsibilities including teaching children how to brush their teeth. Or, being firm with their bedtimes to encourage a healthy sleeping pattern.

Every child is different, but many children have universal needs. One of these will be the need to have their confidence slowly grow over time. A child without confidence can become extremely fearful of trying to express themselves. This can lead to negative self-belief. Unfortunately, some parents do little to address this. Helping your children grow confidence should be considered one of the most important gifts you can bestow on them. However, simply telling your child they can do no wrong is the quickest way to raising a wanting person. Instead, show them they can be competent while being humble.

With these tips you will be helping your child grow confidence:

Martial Arts

One way to help your child grow confidence is martial arts. Martial arts can often help a child grow and feel more comfortable in their bodies. The emphasis here isn’t to help them turn into a Bruce Lee. Additionally, it is not to fight off other children in the schoolyard with flips and cat screeches. Instead, it’s to build a sense of character, to learn safety in exercise, and yes, how to defend themselves if need be. However, most practitioners and trainers will not teach your child the ins and outs of causing harm. Rather, they will teach them how to respect others.

Furthermore, they will learn how to avoid any form of conflict in the best manner possible while keeping their respect. For example, most martial arts sensei’s will ask a hypothetical question. For example, how you should defend yourself if your wallet is asked for by a violent thug. They may suggest giving them the wallet peacefully. After all, this is the most rational and reasonable method of walking away from something without being harmed. Besides, you can always find another wallet.

While this particular lesson might not apply completely to your child right now, it demonstrates what goes into martial arts tuition. Not only is it a social environment, but it can also helps them feel confident. It teaches them correct technique. Additionally, it helps them to proceed up the colored belt hierarchy. They will learn how to bow and show respect to authority. Furthermore, they will learn to be grateful and how to best orchestrate themselves. Martial arts can help even the most withdrawn child come out of their shell. So, we recommend Karate, Jiu Jitsu, or even the child-friendly forms of Kung-Fu.

Care & Consideration

Giving your child the space to care about something can help them learn self-reliance and care outside of the school environment. Helping your child grow confidence with a pet is perhaps one of the best methods. Hamsters, Gerbils and bunnies make great pets. Something low-key with low maintenance is recommended rather than a puppy that must be trained. However, if you have the time to devote a puppy is a great idea.

If pets are out of the question, working on an art project together is recommended. It could be model construction or painting a mural. Creating is a great way to become self-reliant, becoming expressive and helping children feel proud of themselves.

Sports

Sports can be an extremely wonderful method of helping a child grow. While martial arts and artistic projects can help them learn how to be confident, they don’t offer much in the form of team work. Don’t force your child into anything, but try to see where their natural inclination goes. Perhaps purchasing backyard batting cages could help them learn how to hit the ball with precision and confidence.

You might decide to help them enroll in an after-school activity. Or, teach them how to play pool on the table in the garage. It doesn’t matter what the sport is or how much energy they exert. What’s important is that they enjoy it. The goal is to teach them how to feel good at something. And, how you help them feel involved with it. Sports can sometimes be disparaged as forcing sensitive children into physical activity. But sometimes it can help a sensitive child to get past their fears and become self-assured. Of course, every child is different. But sometimes, a little risk can go a long way.

Implement these tips, and you will certainly be on your way to helping your child grow confidence through competence.

Filed Under: Family Time Tagged With: confident children, parenting advice, raising children

How to Find Balance in Your Life When You Become a Mother

January 27, 2019 by Rhonda Gales Leave a Comment

Motherhood comes with a myriad of emotions and expectations. Society pressures women to become fantastic mothers. However, there are effects that most of us do not anticipate. As a result, you may wonder how to find balance in your life once you become a mother.

The role “mother” or even “wife” causes us to overshadow other aspects of our womanhood. If you feel you have lost yourself and can only talk about yourself as either a mother or wife, it’s time to step back and start empowering yourself again. Assess how you got there, and than figure out how to find balance in your life again.

It is all about the kids

Until children are able to take care of themselves, a mother is left to pour into their life constantly. Furthermore, they require nothing in return. This one-sided relationship can leave a mother with no energy for herself. There is a beauty in the selflessness of motherhood. However, just because you become a mother doesn’t mean you stop being a women or having needs, wants and desires.

If you feel you are missing something in your life, think about what changes you can make. That does not automatically mean diverting attention from your children. But, you can find pockets of time where you can be alone before the kids wake up. This may mean getting up a little early or making time for yourself while they’re in school or after bedtime. Most importantly, find something to do that you love. It could be pottery or volunteer work. Make it about you.

Your career was a big deal or still is

When you meet someone, after asking their name, what question do you ask next? If you ask what they do and they are a CRA tax audit Hamilton professional what feelings do you get? Society has conditioned us to place a high premium on what we do in life. When you become a mother, things change. When you are devoted to your children you can become bored and lonely. You may find that you are unable to relate unless you’re talking about your role as a mother and your children or husband.

However, it is vital to remember that your career is not what defines you. Just as you are not the total of who your children are. Challenge yourself to find commonalities that don’t make you feel awkward. Own who you are and wear it boldly. You aren’t here to impress others, just be the best you that you can be so you can find balance in your life.

Filed Under: Confidence, Empowerment Tagged With: confidence, self improvement, women's self help

Sunday’s Best Linkup – #211

January 26, 2019 by Rhonda Gales 8 Comments

Anything goes, as long as it’s family friendly and you may linkup as many posts as you would like. Be sure to tell your friends, they will want to join the party too.

The post with the most clicks will be the Reader’s Choice post(s). We will be adding the winner to our Sunday’s Best Linkup featured bloggers.

Contact rhonda@mother2motherblog.com or email one of our other hosts if you are interested in co-hosting.

Your Sunday’s Best Linkup Hosts Are:

Rhonda at Mother 2 Mother Brittany at A Mama Tale Kim at Life in a House of Testosterone

Here are the rules, please connect with us on social media before you leave or subscribe to/follow our blogs:

Mother 2 Mother: Please like Rhonda’s Facebook Page, follow her on Twitter;, Google+, Pinterest, BlogLovin, or subscribe/join her blog on the right sidebar before you leave.

Kim from Life In A House: Please like Kim’s Facebook Page, follow her on Twitter;, Google+;, Pinterest;, Bloglovin;, or Instagram; before you leave.

Brittany from A Mama’s Tale: Please like Brittany’s Facebook Page, follow her on Twitter, or Pinterest before you leave. Snag a Button!

Last, please help us grow by placing our button on your sidebar. Please let your readers and followers know by placing the Featured Blogger banner on your site.

Rhonda selected DIY Pedestal Accent Table from Abbots at Home

Kim Selected Hot Cheesy Bacon Corn Dip from Delightful E Made

Brittany selected 26 Valentine’s Day Breakfast Ideas from Crystal and Comp

The Post with the Most Clicks

The Red Eye Travel Guide from The Kittchen

Favorite Theme Post(s) – A Winter Wonderland

Preschool Snowman Printables from Home School Preschool

and

Winter Snowflake Sign from Chas Crazy Creations

An InLinkz Link-up

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54 Delicious Must Have Game Day Recipes

January 26, 2019 by Rhonda Gales 10 Comments

Today, I’m sharing parenting tips on game day recipes that you will want to share to family and friends. They’re perfect for football season. Cooler weather, favorite teams and arch rivals, family and friends and good food are high on the list.

Candied Bacon– This recipe uses beer, so it may not be for everybody. But, it sure looks yummy. Candied bacon can be made with brown sugar minus the beer too.

Lemon Pepper Wings – Some like it peppery, some like it tangy. These wings will give you both flavors, and they’re perfect for game day!

Sweet Cream Cheese Won Tons – Won Tons are one of favorite foods. This recipes gives you several options for your filling. Whatever you choose, I’m sure they’re going to be yummy. Perfect finger food for game day.

Snickers Pops – Who doesn’t love Snickers. These pops are perfect for game day.

Guacamole Dip – If you love guacamole, you must add this dip to your game day menu.

Fried Pickles – Fried pickles have become a favorite with my daughter and me. They are truly delicious.

Coconut Shrimp – If you’re having a large crowd, I wouldn’t suggest serving shrimp. Otherwise, these coconut shrimp look divine and per for game day.

Sweet and Salty Snack Mix – Perfect mix when you craving something sweet. Great snack for the kids too.

Pull Apart Pigs in a Blanket – This will be a hit on game day for sure.

Loaded Baked Potatoes – A budget friendly recipe that is loaded with cheese, bacon, chives and green onions.

Sriracha Deviled Eggs – Add the sriracha or leave it out. Either way, deviled eggs are a great addition to a Game Day menu.

Bacon and Sausage Appetizers – Spicy sausage and bacon. Yes, please.

Chile Con Queso – Grab a bag of tortilla chip. It’s you will need to scoop up this cheesy deliciousness.

Crockpot Bourbon Lil Smokies – You can’t go wrong with this crockpot dish. Toss the Lil Smokies into the crockpot along with 4 other ingredients and let them do their thing. By game time, you will already have a winner.

Meatballs in Grape Jelly Sauce – This recipe is very similar to mine. The difference, Tammilee uses frozen meatballs and I use fresh ground beef with lots of seasonings. My brother requests my meatballs for his tailgate parties. He wins every year at our local college for the best parties.

Gluten Free Guacamole Bites – Tostitos scoops, guacamole, grape tomatoes and shredded cheese will help curb hunger on game day.

Pretzel Dogs – Perfect for those who like to dip their dogs or those who just want to pop a few in their mouth without the sauce.

Instant Pot Chili – Chili is the perfect dish to fill up family/guests on game day.

Game Day Cocktail – Don’t forget the cocktails on game day!

Honey BBQ Slow Cooker Wings – I love being able to use my slow cooker on busy or lazy days. Toss a bag of wing pieces into your slow cooker. Mix with the spices and sauce in the recipe and take a nap or run those errands.

White Bean Spinach Dip – – Healthy and hearty. Scoop it up with your favorite veggies.

Slow Cooker Corn Dip – Pull out your slow cooker and transfer to a serving dish a game time. I love slow cooker recipes.

Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts – Bacon wrapped around water chestnuts. Sounds yummy, right. Make this budget friendly appetizer.

Spicy Artichoke Dip – If you love artichokes, you’ll love this dip. It’s perfect for game day. Make it as spicy as you want or leave out the hot sauce. Serve with crackers or toast.

Pizza Dip – Make a change, serve this pizza dip instead of pizza at your next game day gathering.

Gluten Free Bacon Tomato Cups – Ready in 30 minutes, and a nice gluten free addition to the table.

Baked Potato Slices – Get out your potato slicer and load those slices up with cheese, bacon bites, and green onions. Yum!

Philly Cheese Steaks – Perfect for Eagles fans or those who aren’t. The best thing, these can be cooked in a slow cooker.

Bacon Chips – For the bacon lovers. Make plenty, your guests/family will devour them in no time.

Pimento Cheese Spread – Great with Melba Toast or variety of crackers .

BLT Dip – Great for those who are watching their carb intake. Serve with veggies.

Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings – The wings are excellent for the young and old. Not spicy, so you won’t have to make separate dishes.

Caramel Crunch Popcorn – A sweet treat is nice during the Super Bowl. I love the game day cups too!

Spinach Dip – A quick and delicious dip that is perfect with veggies. It’s a favorite in my house.

Cowboy Caviar – Not everyone want to eat heavy or fried foods. Try this dip with Tostitos.

Buffalo Chicken Tacos – Fill your guests up with these chicken tacos. Delicious and easy on the budget too.

Hot Pepper Jelly Wings – I like my wings hots. Add these to your game day menu if you and your family like it hot too.

Bacon Jalapeno Mac and Cheese – This twist on mac and cheese is perfect for game day. I love being able to serve it individually too.

Buffalo Chicken Flatbread with Bacon – Perfect way to feed a crowd. Buy the premade flatbread and get it done!

Air Fryer Chinese Chicken Wings – Use that air fryer on busy days and cook up these Chinese Chicken Wings. Add some vegetable fried rice and you’re done.

Bunless Burgers – These bunless burgers will be devoured. Perfect appetizers for game day.

Jalapeno Wonton Cups – Jalapeno Poppers in a Wonton Cup! Yep, and you can make them in 30 minutes.

Mini Quiches – Who said Quiches are just for breakfast? These days, breakfast is dinner too. Serve them for game day.

Maple Bacon Wrapped Lil Smokies – 5 ingredients is all you need to make these delicious Lil Smokies. Always a crowd favorite.

Mini Cheese Ball Bites – I love serving individual appetizers and game day dishes. These mini cheese balls are perfect for those game day dinner plates.

Peanut Butter Football – This peanut butter shaped football and Vanilla Wafers are sure to be a hit. You can also add pretzels for a salty sweet affect.

Jamaican Jerk Wings – One of my favorite wings. These will be sure to score a touch for sure.

Jalapeno Popper Football – Jalapeno anything is alright with me. I loved that the popper is in the shape of a football. Nice center piece for the table. Add crackers and pretzels and you’re good to go.

Pineapple Habanero Wings – The key to these flavorful wings, to get them crispy before the pineapple habanero sauce is added.

Antipasto Skewers – Get creative with your antipasto skewers. Visit the olive bar and deli for a great selection of cheese and meats.

Football Twinkies – These Twinkies will be a conversation piece for sure on the game day table.

Texas Style Queso – This cream Queso is perfect with Tostitos. Whip a batch of corn dogs for extra yummy treat.

Veggie Cups – Easy addition to the table, and healthy.

Meatball Subs – Fill up your guests with this meatball sub. It’s a great way to combine a pot of chili and a sub sandwich.

We hope you found a few recipes that have your mouth watering. You may also like NFL Referee Signals 101.

Filed Under: Meal Time Tagged With: game day, game day recipes, Super Bowl recipes

Cheap and Cheerful: Easy Ways to Reduce Your Cost of Living

January 21, 2019 by Rhonda Gales Leave a Comment

Money is the leading cause for stress in the US. Approximately, 30% of adults report significant financial stress. Additionally, stress can easily creep up on you, especially if you’re raising a family. Fortunately, there are some obvious ways to save some money. For example, buying simple, healthy snacks for your kids over pricey store-bought packaged ones. Have you seen the price of hummus? Here are additional way to reduce your cost of living:

Manage Credit Cards

Lines of credit are useful. Especially, in times of financial difficulty. However, it can be easy to lean on them a bit too much. Doing so, could end up costing you more than it has to. Many companies offer a helpful perk of transferring your balance from your current card to theirs. Additionally, some offer no interest or lower interests for a few months, so it’s worth looking into. The window of time without payments and/or added interest could be very beneficial in helping you catch up on bills. You can even use the extra money that you’ve saved for a rainy day or emergency fund.

Cut Extra Services

Many membership based services lure people in with a free service for a certain amount of time or another appealing offer. After the trial window, you might find yourself paying money each month to a service you don’t really use. If it’s something that legitimately benefits your family, then by all means take advantage of it. On the other hand, if it’s costing you even a small amount of money each month, and you won’t really miss it, cut the proverbial cord. What you will save can help reduce your cost of living, versus rationalizing it as inexpensive fee each month.

Save When You Can

Another way to reduce your cost of living is to set aside 10% of your net pay. The following year you’ll be able to start buying food or even services in bulk. This will cut down on your grocery bill. You can get a better price on the cost per roll for toilet paper by buying it in a bulk package. Even phone service providers are now offering a cheaper price per month, if you buy several months at once. Unfortunately, the problem is that it costs more up front. Oftentimes, people just can’t afford that initial upfront cost. By making a few cuts, you may be able to afford it the following year.

Finances can be stressful, but with a bit of strategy to reduce your cost living, the stress-relief alone is well worth it.

Filed Under: Life-Thoughts Tagged With: budgets, cost of living, financial tips, savings advice

Alaska Educational Activities for Kids

How to Choose the Perfect Dress Color for Your Flower Girls

Consider skin tone

Keep it in line with their personality

Research current trends

Stay traditional

Game Day Activities for Kids

Helping Your Child Grow Confidence Through Competence

How to Find Balance in Your Life When You Become a Mother

54 Delicious Must Have Game Day Recipes

Cheap and Cheerful: Easy Ways to Reduce Your Cost of Living

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