How do you like your coffee? For me, it’s got to have four sugars, two creams, and since we’re being honest, two more sugars. Whether you like your java straight up or loaded up, Keurig’s OfficePRO Single-Cup Coffee Brewer has you covered. The brewer’s stylish black-and-silver design goes well with any office or home décor. [...]
#Giveaway: “Simply Vera” Vera Wang Handbag (National Clean Out Your Purse Day!)
Today is National Clean Out Your Purse Day. I’ve already fessed up about what’s living inside of my purse–receipts, children’s clothing, and oh yeah, another purse. It’s enough to make a girl just want to start over with a brand new bag. But that would be so selfish of me. Instead, I’ve teamed up with [...]
Gearing Up for National Clean Out Your Purse Day (plus giveaways)
We’ll get back to our discussion of college savings tomorrow. Today, I have a confession. There is a purse living inside of my purse. My pre-kid wristlet held on as long as it could, but was ultimately swallowed by a hefty mommy bag. The crazy only continues from there. My purse also contains: one of [...]
College: I refuse to raise the kid who can’t do their own laundry
I bet you’re teaching your kids responsibility, integrity, and compassion, not to mention, reading, writing, and arithmetic. That’s all well and good, but it is not the subject of today’s discussion. I want to talk about clothes—the dirty kind. When I was a college freshman, the dormitory offered some tasty people watching. In particular, I [...]
Confessions of a Scholarship Winner (Could your child win $500k in scholarships, too?)
Attempted suicide, bulimia, bullying—it’s not the opening you would expect from a book about college scholarships. Author Kristina Ellis revisits old wounds as she shares her journey from an impoverished youth to Vanderbilt graduate (with $500,000 in scholarships). On Kristina’s first day of high school, her mother dropped a bomb on her. Kristina would have [...]
5 Ways Parents Can Banish College Savings Anxiety
If thinking about your child’s college fund gets you down, you’re not alone. Parents frequently described their feelings about college savings as overwhelmed, annoyed, frustrated, or scared, in a recent study. Don’t let college savings anxiety zap your energy and steal your hope. Here are five ways you can move from fearful to fearless. 1. Look your [...]
Expert Advice for Google’s $30,000 Scholarship Contest
I’m always on the lookout for scholarships for young kids. Doodle 4 Google offers students as young as kindergarten a shot at a $30,000 scholarship, among other prizes. The top winner’s artwork will be displayed on Google’s homepage. That’s right–your child’s masterpiece could go from your refrigerator door to the national stage. Yes, it is [...]
Giveaway: Have Fun Teaching Video Download (ABCs, Counting, Shapes)
My daughter all but yawned at the first few alphabet videos I found on YouTube. I’d just about given up—at least for the morning—when we came across a Martian-like creature with a grin as wide as a football field. I pressed play. Within seconds my toddler was grooving. She was as excited about her [...]
3 Big Money College Scholarships for Young Kids (in March)
It’s a challenge to find college scholarships for young kids, but March is ripe with opportunities for students as young as kindergarten. If your child isn’t quite old enough, I hope you’ll join me in marking your calendar for future contests. Young Naturalist Award (Deadline March 1) The Young Naturalist Awards is a research-based science [...]
College Admissions: 5 Ways to Find Your Child’s X Factor (before the fourth grade)
Good grades, high SAT scores, and glowing recommendations are great. But they won’t get your child very far if every other applicant has the same bag of tricks.When it comes to college admissions, a hook is a unique quality that makes the applicant stand out from the pack. Whether your student is perfecting their finger [...]
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