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My First Money Memory (and the Crispy Fries That Made Me Cry) budgeting children magic number Jun 11, 2025

I was about three years old when I staged my first financial protest.

It happened in a parking lot after a long morning of errands. Tired, hungry, and full of preschool-sized drama, I threw myself into full-blown tears with one singular goal: crispy fries from McDonald’s.

“I want McDonald’s!” I so...

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Affording Summer: Travel, Camps, and Chill Days Without the Stress budgeting children motivation power session saving money summer summer reset May 14, 2025

Let’s be real—summer can get expensive fast.

Between travel, kids’ camps, rising electric bills, and more Target runs than you’d like to admit, summer can sneak up on your wallet.

But with a little planning (and some boundaries), you can create a summer that’s both fun and financially grounded.

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