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9 Ways To Save On School Supplies
School supply shopping was once my absolute favorite time of year... and then I became the person footing the bill for school supplies. Suddenly the joy and excitement of walking down an aisle of notebooks, folders, and colorful pens turned into dread. With inflation what it is today, money saving tips are always appreciated, but especially so when you're shopping for multiple kids while also trying to budget for uniforms, shoes, and all the other things that come with the start of a new school year.
To save a few bucks this year (and hopefully some anxiety as well), I put together a list of tips when you tackle school supplies this summer!
1. Set...
Inside Out 2 - Why Every Tween (and Parent) Needs to See It
When my now twelve-year-old son was a toddler, Inside Out came out in theaters. My "honesty island" would be firing on all cylinders by saying I probably enjoyed the original movie more than my own child. So, when it was announced that Inside Out 2 would be released the same weekend as my toddler's 3rd birthday, taking him to see the sequel for his birthday weekend was a no brainer. I arrived to the theatre expecting a fun, humorous, somewhat light plot line, but I left with a new perspective on my own preteen's complex, new emotions.
The Emotions are New (and Complex) to Your Kids
Early into the movie,...
The Postpartum Ride Home From The Hospital
Most moms remember the ride home from the hospital as a beautiful experience.
The nurse wheels you wheel you to the car, you put the baby in the car seat and climb into the backseat with your little one. You and your husband are gushing over the newborn scrunch and looking forward to the cuddles once you get home. You all may talk about sharing roles of washing bottles, changing diapers, etc.
Leaving the hospital was different for me. I can laugh about it now but it was very much a reality check for me.
I was scared to leave the hospital.
I stayed in the hospital for almost a week. We didn’t have any complications,...
Could They Move Any Slower? Tips To Help Our Distracted Kids {And Ourselves Along The Way}
It can be painful to watch your toddler put on their shoes by themselves when you’re trying to get out the door quickly.
They always end up on the wrong foot somehow, too.
Then there’s that certain toy they refuse fo leave the house without that you haven’t seen in months.
You get the point.
It can be infuriating to repeat ourselves when our kids seem to be ignoring us, especially when we need to be somewhere fast.
Remembering and understanding why our kids are moving at a snails pace is important for us to be patient.
When tasks are demanding for kids, their...
Quick Roadtrips & First Concerts :: How To Make Precious Memories On A Single Mom Budget
You remember Middle School, it's the time when music really starts to resonate with you and you start to relate to the meaning of all those personal lyrics and you drown yourself and your newly developing hormones in solitude and become one with your favorite artist, wearing your air pods or dancing secretly in your bedroom. Nothing is better than this escape and you start to dream of seeing your favorite artist in concert.
Seeing your dream concert isn't as accessible these days with the high cost of concert tickets and the rising cost of living, especially as a single mother, but when my daughter...
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The Best of Red Stick Mom :: Top 10 Posts of...
The Best of Red Stick Mom :: Top 10 Posts of 2024
As this year comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment...
