by Jamie Jeffers | Oct 20, 2020 | Holidays
Figuring out what to get a teenager for Christmas can be a real head scratcher. But this list of tried and true ideas from a mom of 3 teens makes it easy.
It’s hard to believe it, but that little boy you used to snuggle with has grown into a tall teenager!
Where does the time go?
Of course you want to get him the perfect gift. Something that shows how much you love him.
But how can you manage that?
He hardly wants anything at all. And the few ideas you’ve managed to wiggle out of him are well above your budget.
What do you get a teenager for Christmas?
It’s a tough task…but not an impossible one!
Let’s explore a few ideas that are just right for your beloved teen this year.
(If you can’t tell, I have 3 teenage boys of my own. But don’t worry, there are ideas here that work for a boy or a girl!)
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by Jamie Jeffers | Sep 27, 2020 | Parenting & Household Tips
These easy snacks to make at home will be instant hits…easy for mom, yummy for everyone!
The hardest thing about being a parent is having to think of things to feed them every single day.
(Ok, ok, if that’s the hardest thing for you then count yourself lucky!)
Still, it’s a pain to try to think of something for them to eat 3 times a day.
And then, there’s the constant snacking.
Ugh!
Finding easy snack ideas to make at home that take no time to put together is a must.
Luckily, this list is full of super easy snack ideas that our kids love.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Aug 31, 2020 | Holidays
Whether it’s by choice or not, a stay at home Christmas can be so much fun (and so memorable!). Don’t miss these ingenius traditions this year.
It’s 2020, and you know what that means!
I means…well, that no one really knows. Anything.
We’d all like to hope that life will resemble normalcy come Christmas. But who’s to say?
So it’s a good idea to prepare for a stay at home Christmas this year.
It’s probably going to look different from usual. But I bet that years from now, you’ll look back on this Christmas as one to remember.
Here’s how to make it fun, even if you can’t do your usual favorite things.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Aug 9, 2020 | Holidays, Saving Money
Curious about how Walmart Christmas layaway 2020 works? Find out what makes it a great alternative to putting another holiday on plastic!
Remember the days of the blue light special? Back then everyone seemed to use layaway programs to help them afford Christmas gifts.
Over time, more people began to use credit cards instead of dealing with the hassle of layaway programs.
But layaway still exists! And it’s actually a fantastic way to avoid debt this Christmas.
Given all the scary statistics about Christmas spending and compounding debt problems (read all about that here), you should be doing everything possible to avoid pulling out the card this season.
It probably won’t surprise you to learn that the best layaway program I’ve found is at Walmart. They will set you up with a program with no extra fees.
That’s much better than what your average credit card company will do for you!
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by Jamie Jeffers | Jul 15, 2020 | Parenting & Household Tips
Want to know how to make money as a teenager? This list of money making ideas for every kind of teen is filled with ideas for you.
There comes a point in every teenager’s life when they realize that they need money for all the stuff they want and the things they want to do.
And it doesn’t take long for the mom and dad money well to run dry.
So what’s a kid to do?
Well…find a way to earn some cash!
Learning how to make money as a teenager isn’t as tough as you think.
But I’m gonna let you in on a little secret…
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by Jamie Jeffers | May 15, 2020 | Parenting & Household Tips
These tips to organize a kids room on a budget are so simple, but so effective, that you’ll wish you’d read this last year.
“Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing up is like shoveling the walk before it stops snowing.”
If you haven’t heard that quote before, I’ll bet you’ve lived it!
When it comes to kids room organization, the trick is to keep it simple, sweetie. So let’s talk about simple solutions to problems like the kids room being a constant mess.
(And wouldn’t it be nice to get out the door without searching for last minute items for once?)
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I'm Jamie, and I want to help you afford a beautiful life with your family. 
