Parenting hacks - page 13

It often feels like there is only so far that the paycheck can stretch, yet there are so many expenses related to having a family. Rest assured there are plenty of ways to save money at home that will make a bigger difference than you might think. Whether you're raising a baby on a budget, or have two young kids, or a lage family, here are some ways you can save money each month.

Are you overwhelmed with a busy family life and never enough time to declutter? I can relate. I had success with a big declutter of our family home, but all too often, decluttering guides assume you don't have kids or a busy family life. So what are the steps to declutter your house if you're busy and have young children? Fortunately there is a clear and easy method I followed.

Here I'm giving a balanced review of MySchoolBucks from a parent's point of view. MySchoolBucks is a school payment portal where you as a parent can put money into your child's school cafeteria account. Find out here how it stacks up.

Here I’m reviewing Stars messaging. It’s a phone and tablet app for families and kids who want a way to message each other without requiring a phone number. You can also do video chat. In other words, it can even work on a tablet with no data plan (so long as there is a Wi-Fi connection). First I’ll briefly explain how Stars works, then outline the pros and cons, and then I’ll explain why I feel it’s a safer fit for kids than other messaging apps on the market.