High School Students Work to End Human Trafficking

Hope for Slaves Last week, I wrote about Raising Charitable Kids and Teens.  The response to that particular post has been wonderful.  This week I want to tell you about a group of high school students who are working to end human trafficking.  The group is from Reading High School in Reading, Ohio.  They, in conjunction with Westwood schools from Camilla, Georgia, are working to raise awareness of modern slavery and are raising...

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Wrapping Up Financial Literacy Month

from 401Kcalculator.org April is Financial Literacy Month in the United States.  The Jumpstart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy  describes this month as a time to "draw attention to the importance of financial literacy and the need for more and better financial education through a variety of activities and initiatives."  To celebrate Financial Literacy month, I have gathered 30 activities, one for each day of the...

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Family Earth Day Activities

Earth Day is almost here!  The official date is April 22, 2012.  Reducing waste, recycling and reusing items can save you money, teach your kids to save some money and help out old Mother Earth in the process.  Take a moment out of your busy weekend and try one of these activities to celebrate Earth Day...

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Raising Charitable Kids & Teens

The April Edition of Teaching Your Kids about Money Teaching your Kids about Money is a comprehensive guide for teaching your child or teen about money management and financial literacy. At the beginning of each month in 2012, I will give you more information and tips about introducing these topics in your family and will share some practical ideas for implementing these concepts into your everyday life. For previous months' topics, click...

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Financial Literacy Month: Week #3, Daily Tips & Activities

from 401kcalculator.org April is Financial Literacy Month in the United States.  The Jumpstart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy  describes this month as a time to "draw attention to the importance of financial literacy and the need for more and better financial education through a variety of activities and initiatives."   To celebrate Financial Literacy month, I have gathered 30 activities, one for each day of the...

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Sunday Funnies #9 - Wacky Hair Edition

Let's take a look at some interesting hairstyles this week!  Take a peek at these... from cookipediachef's pictures on flickr.co...

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SheWill, Inc. Provides Financial Literacy for Girls, Ages 8 - 17

I would like to introduce you to one of my new financial literacy friends, Sheena Williams.  Sheena is the young woman behind SheWill, Inc., an organization dedicated to preparing young girls for "successful, career oriented futures free from debt and irresponsible financial decisions."  I originally met Sheena on Twitter, but since she is in the Atlanta area, we have met for breakfast several times and have become good friends. ...

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Financial Literacy Month: Tips and Activities, Round 2

photo from taxcredits.net on flickr April is Financial Literacy Month in the United States.  The Jumpstart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy  describes this month as a time to "draw attention to the importance of financial literacy and the need for more and better financial education through a variety of activities and initiatives."   To celebrate Financial Literacy month, I have gathered 30 activities, one for each...

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Sunday Funnies #8

Happy Easter everyone!  Take a little break from hunting the eggs and have a laugh... from geraldbrazell's photos on flickr.com...

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Pam's Picks: April 7, 2012

Should you let your child make money mistakes?  Alisa Weinstein says you should.  She gives some great pointers on the Nightly Business Report blog. What do your kids know about credit cards?  Danny Kofke shares a recent credit card lesson for his daughter on One Money Design. I am always looking for articles that tell me the right things to do with my kids so they will grow up to be financially responsible.  It was fun to...

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Five Last Minute Easter Activities

This week has been Spring break for my four kids.  We had grand visions of doing several of the stay-cation ideas from last week’s blog.  Our plan was to have a cook out, take a hike, hang out with friends and end the week with an Easter trip to see visit my kids’ grandparents.  But…life intervened.  More sicky germs have invaded our home…cough, fever, vomiting…BLAH! The healthy people in my house have done a few things. ...

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Financial Literacy Month: Tips & Activities for Kids & Teens

Images_of_Money on flickr.com April is Financial Literacy Month in the United States.  The Jumpstart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy  describes this month as a time to "draw attention to the importance of financial literacy and the need for more and better financial education through a variety of activities and initiatives."   To celebrate Financial Literacy month, I have gathered 30 activities, one for each day of the...

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Sunday Funnies #7

It's April Fools Day!  The fun and festivities have already started at my house.  One of my son's left wild onions on his sister's pillow a few days ago.  She retaliated last night my putting vasoline on their door knobs and toilet papering one of their bedrooms.  It could be a really interesting day around here!  Here's a few more photos from previous pranks that my darling children have pulled on us...

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