Joyful Parenting
Welcome to my blog! I'm MaryAnne, and I write about building a rewarding family life through mindful parenting, hands-on learning, and creative family activities. Learn more.
What are your favorite ways to save money to make room for things you truly care about? Here are some of our top money saving tips. Life is expensive! Here are some of our favorite ways to save money to meet financial goals. Simple Ways to Save Money #1 Make a Budget This is so important! If you've never made a budget before, I recommend tracking your spending for a … [Read more...] about Simple Ways to Save Money
Do you have kids who love to play in the snow, but they don't feel well or you just can't keep dressing them up to go out for two minutes? Try bringing in snow to play with indoors! Winter sensory play brilliance! We don't see much snow since we moved to sunny California, but back when we lived in Massachusetts it was a fixture of our lives for months on end. The kids … [Read more...] about Winter Fun for Kids: Bring in the Snow for Winter Sensory Play!
Visiting Miramar Beach and Setting Goals for May 2017. Setting goals each month makes it easier to stay accountable. April was a hard month, so it was pretty amazing to end it by dropping the kids off for a one-night sleepover with cousins while Mike and I escaped to Half Moon Bay. This was our first time child-free since Emma was born in 2006! The kids had a blast with … [Read more...] about Visiting Miramar Beach and Setting Goals for May 2017
A simple tool from PG&E could give you lower energy bills in minutes. Learn how in this sponsored post! I love the modern conveniences of gas and electricity, but sometimes the bills are painfully high. Thankfully, PG&E (the sponsor of this post) has tools to help customers such as the Home Energy Checkup and Rate Comparison Tool, which allows you to see your … [Read more...] about Learn How to Lower Energy Bills in Two Easy Steps
How do you decide how much life insurance you need? Here are some things to consider. What Is Life Insurance? I didn’t think about life insurance much until I had kids. My oldest daughter Emma was born, and suddenly it was important to make sure she would be okay. This is where supplemental life insurance comes into play. Companies like Aflac (the sponsor of this post) … [Read more...] about How to Decide How Much Life Insurance You Need
