Christmas

Christmas is such a stressful time of year for me.  Not just because you somehow have to scrounge together enough money to have a decent christmas (which for us means a tree, and two gifts for each child, one from us and one from santa), but also because it is the slow season at C's … Continue reading Christmas

Important lessons we should be teaching our children

We hear this time and time again, "I want to give my kids the things that I didn't have".  It's a great sentiment, especially for those who didn't grow up with much. I have been in both places.  I have wanted for nothing and have had extra to spare and I have struggled to pay … Continue reading Important lessons we should be teaching our children