The number one reason why new marriages fail is because of finances. The amount of money you have isn’t important– it’s how you manage it. It’s so incredibly vital to any serious relationship that you talk with your partner about finances regularly. Plan together, budget together, and build your futures together. For tips on how to be “financially happy” in your marriage, check out this awesome post by Jeff Rose at the House of Rose blog:
-Make giving a priority- donate at least once a month to keep money from ruling your life.
-Manage spending well- sit down and make a budget together
-Seek alternate sources of income if you want to treat yourself
-Have long term goals (and share them)
-Avoid debt as much as possible
Babies all develop at different paces. It’s important not to feel bad if other infants the same age as yours are hitting their milestones sooner. It’s just as important not to push your kids (at any age) to accomplish something if they’re simply not ready yet. However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t give your babies advantages and help them along. Check out this post by 
When I was little, I was obsessed with rocks and crystals. One of my most valued possessions was one of those crystal point necklaces, and that obsession has only escalated. I like to decorate my home now with amethyst clusters and other polished stones. Needless to say, when I was younger, I thought that rock candy was the most beautiful food that existed… but I never tried making it myself (I’m not a patient person, hahaha). However, it is super easy! Growing your own rock candy with your kids is a fun, gorgeous science experiment- perfect for a rainy day. Check out this post by 
Some kids can become easily frustrated with school assignments, tests, and homework. And to be fair, these days, kids are often overloaded with too much work and too much information. However, as a parent, it’s our jobs to help them when we can. No, that doesn’t mean to do their homework for them, or to give them all the answers. It means to sit down with them, spend time with them, and keep them focused. The fact is, kids may not even know HOW to study effectively. Check out these tips by 
One thing I love to do in my spare time is make my own soap. I love being able to customize the scents, color, and ingredients. Plus, they make great gifts, and the bars tend to last a lot longer than a bottle of body wash. I’ve also made my own bath bombs a few times! While I don’t take baths often, when I do, I love using those fizzy, luxurious smelling bath bombs.
Keeping your home running smoothly requires some organization; even for the parts that are hard to organize…like your kids. Sometimes, getting kids to do what you ask them is like herding cats. However, it’s important that kids learn the vital life skills that chores teach them. Also, they need to know that you expect them to clean up after themselves, and do their part in keeping the home clean. One way to physically show your kids your expectations is by implementing a chore chart! For some awesome examples of how some parents are using their chore charts, check out this awesome post by