I was standing with a friend of mine sipping coffee as she was rummaging through some yard sale finds. As she picked up a cool, retro lampshade, I asked her why she had bought it. It wasn’t really her style… read more
Selena Garrison
Financial Downsizing: Thinking Outside the Box
Over the past few years, my husband and I have been in a gradual financial downsizing process, necessitated by our desire for me to be home with our kids. When our first baby was about 10 months old, I started… read more
How To Time Your Purchases Perfectly!
If you are anything like me, you LOVE a good deal. Luckily for me (and you), we have access to lots of information on the best time to make purchases right at our fingertips. With a little bit of research,… read more
Getting Your Child Ready for Preschool
Summer is in full swing and although it may be hard to believe, in just a few short weeks, our Facebook and Instagram feeds will be full of first day of school photos. For parents whose toddler may be starting… read more
Boost Your Child’s Financial IQ
As parents, we want our children to excel in life. We want them to do well in school, have great friendships, find their passions and pursue their dreams as productive members of society. All of these things that we desire… read more
How To Have an A+ Doctor Visit
Once, I was sitting in the waiting room at the pediatrician’s office with my son as a mom walked in with her little girl who was sobbing uncontrollably. “I don’t want to come here! I don’t want to see the… read more
Apps To Save Money Instantly!
As a financial management professional and a very busy mom to many, I am a huge fan of easy ways to save money. If I have to take copious amounts of time scouring sales or clipping coupons to save a… read more
Child Support Basics
When you dreamed of what your family’s life would look like, child support issues were probably not part of that picture. However, many families find themselves in situations where state intervention in the management of child support is needed. If… read more
Learning with Toys
A couple weeks ago, as I was digging through my 4-year-old’s toys in the garage to find some things for my 8-month-old to play with, I was thinking about the number and variety of toys we have collected over almost… read more
