Holiday Spending When There Are No Kids in the Family
When my sister became the youngest cousin to become an adult, we officially entered a twilight zone: all the grandkids in the family were adults, but none of us had our own children.
The Holiday Costs of Going from Single to Family Lady in 2 Years
Between the holiday seasons of 2014 and 2016, I made the dramatic jump from girlfriend to stepmom (with preteens) in a new (much larger) home.
Do You Have a Separate Budget Line Item for Thanksgiving Dinner?
When I made my November budget, I asked myself whether I should make a separate line item for Thanksgiving dinner or whether I should roll the total up into groceries.
How Much Did You Spend on Halloween Candy This Year?
This post doesn’t go where you think it will.
The Cost of the Halloween Costume I Won’t Be Buying This Year
Here’s a look at the cost of a somewhat last-minute Britney costume.