8 Frugal & Fun Martin Luther King Day Activities for Kids
To many young children - and even some adults - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is simply a day off from school or work....
8 Best Bank Accounts for Kids Under 18 (Checking & Savings)...
Do you remember your first bank account?
I'll admit, my recollection is hazy. I probably wasn't older than 10 or 11, and I didn't do...
Annual Cost of Owning a Horse and 6 Alternatives to Buying
Parents of horse-lovers, beware. It's only a matter of time before your child starts asking incessantly for a pony. I should know - I...
Filing Taxes for Kids: Does My Child Have to File a...
Your children face different rules for determining whether they need to file a federal income tax return. However, unlike adult taxpayers, children have some flexibility in choosing how to report their income. Here are the key points you need to know when helping your children file taxes.
10 Fun Outdoor Winter Activities for Kids & Adults
Don’t hole up indoors in the winter. There are lots of benefits of spending time in nature, even in the cold months. Try these fun outdoor activities to boost your mood and your health when the days are dark and short.
16 Best Part-Time Jobs for High School Students
Finding and keeping a part-time job while attending high school can be a daunting task. Balancing work with classes, homework, extracurricular activities, and just...
15 Fun & Cheap Family Game Night Ideas & Board Games
Restaurants are great places to gather with all your friends and family, but they can get really expensive rather quickly!
That's why I love hosting...
How to Build an Outdoor Wooden Playground For Your Kids –...
Earlier this month, my wife and I were proud to fulfill a promise we made to ourselves some time ago, which was to build...
How to Organize a 72-Hour Emergency Kit for Your Family
Every year, thousands of people have to evacuate their homes with only a few minutes' notice due to natural disasters like wildfires, floods, and...
Where to Donate Used Toys – 8 Charities & Places to...
Whether you're spring cleaning or trying to minimize post-holidays clutter, donating used toys can help clear out your home and do some good at...
Allowance for Kids – Types & How Much You Should Pay...
There are two general schools of thought in regards to paying kids an allowance: Kids should earn money in exchange for doing chores, or kids...
Claiming the Child Tax Credit – Everything You Need to Know...
Raising a child isn’t cheap. Fortunately, there are several parental tax deductions and credits available to those with dependent children. One of them, the child tax credit, doesn’t require parents to cover any particular costs. Here’s how you claim this valuable credit and how much it’s worth.