The Smart Consumer’s Guide to Borrowing | #finance #deals
If you need to borrow money for the first time, you are going to need to do some research and really get to grips with the different ways to borrow. You also need to know about interest rates, credit scores and making applications, as well as how to get the very best deals from banks, credit card companies and other lenders. To get you started on your way to becoming a smart consumer and an ever smarter borrower, here is the vital information you need to know. Read below for the Smart Consumer's Guide to Borrowing. Ways to borrow money…
Ever wondered how much it costs to be a real #SuperHero? #ironman #batman
This is actually an awesome info-graphic! I mean, seriously? To spend a day in the life of Tony Stark. Created by
Budgeting for Kids – The Birds and the Coupons – #finance
Because younger kids and teenagers don’t pay bills, they understandably can't comprehend the value of a dollar. Cut to: them constantly asking their parents for money. Maybe this scenario sounds uncomfortably familiar and you give your kids money each time they ask. Unfortunately, this behavior doesn’t teach healthy money skills. Although your kids won’t be financially independent until the future, it’s never too early to start teaching them budgeting for kids and saving skills. 1. Look for loose change. Get a jar or piggy bank for your younger kids and have them collect loose change in these containers. They might…
Disney Pop-up Hampers Groupon + Nickelodeon, and MGA Kids’ | #disney
These are cute! I absolute LOATHE laundry in my house, because, as you can probably relate, the boys just throw all of their clothes on the clean or not. This Disney Pop-Up Hampers Groupon is perfect for us! I can get one for each kiddo, and they may just keep their dirty laundry separate from their clean laundry. Disney Pop-up Hampers Groupon + Nickelodeon, and MGA Kids'– Online Deal $ for Disney, Nickelodeon, or MGA Cartoon Pop-Up Laundry Hamper ($ List Price). Seven Characters Available. Free Returns. The Deal $ for a Disney, Nickelodeon, or MGA cartoon pop-up laundry hamper…
Zoobooks Groupon – One Year Subscription 50% off | #Homeschool
This is a fantastic Zoobooks Groupon for families who homeschool or have kiddos who love wildlife! We have always loved getting educational magazines in the mail. Braxton loves learning about animals, and this is the perfect subscription for him. The other day, he started spouting off facts about random animals, and I was amazed! Zoobooks Groupon – Online Deal $15 for One-Year Subscription to "Zoobies," "Zootles," or "Zoobooks" Magazine from Wildlife Education, Ltd. ($ List Price) Lions are unpredictable creatures, which is why you should never approach them in the wild or depend on them to babysit your pet gazelle. Have…
Spring has broken… Battle of the Numbers
Spring has broken, and we're already off to a great start in the Johnston household. The boys are having a battle of the numbers, this morning, for some reason. Hawk: Count to 100 by 10's. Brax: Count to 400 by 2's. Hawk: Count to 400 by 6's. () Hawk: I did it 155 times. Brax: I did it 100% of the time. Hawk: I did it infinity. Well played, Hawk. Well played.
Can we wear white yet? Still black? Fashion Police? Who Cares?!
This morning, when I got up to get ready for church, I was torn on what to wear. I'm not really that big on fashion, or what time of year you wear what colors, but this morning, I struggled! Today, the time changed. We had to spring forward, so the whole "Spring" thing was going on in my mind. Yesterday, it was windy, but pretty warm. We worked in the yard and actually broke a sweat, so that was going through my mind. Today, when I got up, it was the same temperature. I picked up a nice shirt and…
Happy Birthday, Kylie Adrianne!
This isn't the picture she wanted me to use, but I think it's cute anyway! Happy 14th birthday to the first person to make me a mother, Kylie Adrianne. I love you. 3/7/99 - 4:58am - 7 lb, 14 oz - in
VeggieTales: The Little House That Stood Review & #Giveaway (3/20)
gotta VeggieTales. When VeggieTales first came out, I loved, because they had a Larry and Bob. We have always called my dad Larry Bob. It was kinda cool to look at this new Christian animation concept and think, "hey, those are my dad's names!" But in reality, it was great to have fun and interesting figures turn into silly role models, for our kids, right before our eyes. I'm always amazed, and excited, to see what new and off the wall ways that Big Idea, Inc. comes up with to portray the stories and parables from the Bible. VeggieTales: The…
Lego Lord of the Rings Xbox Game Groupon (or PS3) $24 | Groupon #lego
Don't tell Hawk, but I his Nana got him this game for his birthday, she just hasn't seen him yet to give it to him. The boys have played the demo before, and they love it. They're going to be super excited when they get it! Lego Lord of the Rings Xbox Game Groupon – Online Deal $ for Lego: The Lord of the Rings for Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 ($ List Price). Free Shipping and Free Returns. The Deal $ for Lego: The Lord of the Rings video game ($ list price) Choose between the Xbox 360 or…