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Kids Who Are Gift-less are Gifted

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Santa Claus
Photo Credit: Matti Mattila

When I wrote about my family doing the No New Gifts Holiday Challenge, I received a couple comments that I was a Grinch:

You must be a drag to live with. ‘What kind of deprivation and sacrifice has Daddy got for us today?’

and

I couldn’t agree more lol, I’m sure kids see him as the Grinch, i feel sorry for them. I doubt his kids would be like ‘Yes dad, don’t buy me the latest Call of Duty game, i don’t want the 1% to get richer.’

While I was touched by the concern for my kids, I am not worried: [Read more…]

Sunshine Coast: A Weekend Family Trip

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Coolum Beach

Since we are in Brisbane (as mentioned in Free Things to Do in Brisbane) for a month, we take the opportunity to have longer (and further) trips on weekends while my wife is not working.

On the second weekend we were here, we visited the Sunshine Coast of Australia – north of Brisbane. Sunshine Coast might not be as popular as its cousin Gold Coast but it has its own charm and uniqueness.

We rented a car so that we could move about easily. On normal days, we usually prepare our own breakfast. To take full advantage of the rented car (since it came with unlimited mileage), we ate out that day. [Read more…]

Want to have a baby? Make financial plans for the big day

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baby feet
Photo Credit: Pawel Loj

This is a guest post from Laura Cecil.

My dad used to quip that “Babies are like used cars – easy to get but expensive to maintain.” Having three children myself now, I can see the truth to his observation. If you are making plans to have a baby, you’ll be able to plan early for the financial needs that will be incurred. If, on the other hand, the blessed event is somewhat of a surprise, the financial planning will be necessary with a bit more urgency. Some helpful tips are given below to help you develop your financial plan. [Read more…]