It's summertime and that means yard sales are happening all over the country! I love shopping at yard sales. It is a great way to find bargains, meet people, and get outside for some fresh air. I grew up with a mom who loved to hit the yard sales on the weekend and married into a family that takes their yard sale shopping seriously. In fact one of my first memories of my in-laws is driving ...

Since having children we have celebrated over 80 birthdays at our house. Some have been big, some small, some cheap and some way too expensive. I have learned the hard way what works, what doesn't, what was a complete waste of money, and what was worth its weight in gold. The most important lesson I've learned about children's birthday is that the birthday is for the child.  Not for you, your ...