Category Archives: Baby

1000 Kisses — Investing in Our Children

Posted on March 16, 2012 by elliek

I’m currently missing 4000 kisses every year. Yep, they just upped and moved away, 1000 at a time. I try to gain back some of those by kissing my friend Natalya’s four little girls. Her baby is only six months … Continue reading →

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What Should You Teach Your Three Year Old About Money?

Posted on August 30, 2010 by elliek

Here we have the world’s cutest four year old, three year old and 7 month old! But what should they be learning about money right now? So how do you raise a kid that owns his car, debt free, owes … Continue reading →

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Don’t Mess With Mom

Posted on September 8, 2008 by elliek

I’m no political expert, I’m a financial chick. But I have to say that the news of Sarah Palin tends to bring out the power of mom–no matter what your political leanings. Strong women are rising to the top of … Continue reading →

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Baby Wipes – Tell Your Friends!

Posted on July 28, 2008 by elliek

Babies! I LOVE babies! When I married my husband, Bob, I got a “three for one” deal that included a great guy–and two babies.Step-daughters, that is…add five more babies in seven years and you get a total of seven! Now, … Continue reading →

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Diapering on the Cheap

Posted on November 16, 2007 by elliek

A new dad watched his eight week old daughter for the first time while his wife attended a women’s conference. When she returned, six hours later, she was eager to learn how he fared in her absence.“How did she take … Continue reading →

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