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Addicted to the Screen

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For the drive, his parents allowed him to use his Kindle to read or play games. They have installed parental controls which restrict the times of day he can use the device as well as the time he can spend playing games vs reading books on it. Use parental controls. Are we adults just as addicted? No doubt, on both counts.

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

This post has been updated, it was originally published in 2015. If you have the knack for your DSLR, a photo session would be a perfect idea for new parents, soon-to-be high school or college graduates, or a family portrait. Not everyone is and professional sessions don’t always fit into people’s budgets. Family Heirlooms.

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Season Of Sharing Holiday Gift Guide and Giveaway – Day 2 – For The Younger Child

Nicoles Nickels

Today is day 2 of awesome gifts and giveaways for the Season of Sharing 2015 ! Once again, I have teamed up with 4 other bloggers to bring you an amazing 2015 Holiday Gift Guide this year – She Saved , Koupon Karen , Deal Seeking Mom and Southern Savers. Today’s post is all about gifts for young children!

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