(BPT) – Being a mom is a full-time job. No matter how old the children are, a mom is on call at all hours of the day and night, responding to injuries and broken hearts, handling homework questions, setting household rules, and establishing consequences if said rules are broken. But moms often have other jobs […]

(BPT) – We all have home improvement projects on our to-do lists. However, often the hustle and bustle of life keeps us from getting them done. But what if you devoted a full day ”“ 24 hours ”“ to accomplishing these DIY projects? Imagine how accomplished you’d feel and how great your home would look. […]

(BPT) – A backyard refresh or upgrade can bring comfort, energy, fun and relaxation into the space for the family to enjoy. But before you start work or purchase materials, you need to consider the maintenance and upkeep of the project for years down the road. Sure, you will enjoy the project tremendously the first […]

The stereotype of women being big spenders, and men being the fiscally conservative gender has inspired plenty of jokes in our society. However, the reality is slightly different from the centuries-long running stereotype: women actually handle certain aspects of their finances (like credit) better than men. That’s the conclusion of a new study by Experian, […]

Helping moms get finances on track for now and the future

(BPT) – With another tax season behind us, it’s a good time to consider something that can offer a long-term tax benefit to you and your family: life insurance. If you are fortunate enough to receive some money from a refund this year, rather than buying that big flat screen TV, consider a purchase that […]

Easy ways to add digital fun to your outdoor living space

(BPT) – The American family continues to evolve, with multiple generations living under the same roof in more households than any time since the Great Depression. Of America’s 76 million households, 5.6 percent (4.3 million) were multi-generational as of 2011, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Homeowners are finding it’s more important than ever to […]

(BPT) – It’s always been possible to watch the big game or your favorite movie from your deck or patio. But until the arrival of wireless technology, you would have needed a really long extension cord and a super-long cable connection (or rabbit ears) to do it. And rain would have ruined your fun in […]