svetikd/E+/Getty Images How much is “normal” to spend on your kids’ holiday hauls? The question might’ve crossed your mind, as you’ve carried one-too-many shopping bags through a mall playing “Last Christmas” by Wham! at an overstimulating volume. Truthfully, there is no “normal” amount — it can all depend on your financial situation, your kids’ ages...
Scary Mommy; Getty; Product Images Courtesy of Apple/KitchenAid/Ugg The holidays are around the corner, which means holiday shopping season is already upon us. Whether that fills your spirit with joy or the thought of more things on your to-do list makes you feel like Scrooge before his morning coffee, there’s no judgment here. What some...
Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Costoc, Sam’s Club, BJ’s While the lights may be twinkling and the sleigh bells jingling, the gift list is growing. Overspending around the holidays is common, and it can add to the stress of what may already be a challenging time of year. Black Friday adds a sense of urgency to find...
UCG/Universal Images Group/Getty Images The scariest thing about Halloween might well be the dent it leaves in your wallet. Whether you’re aiming to have the best-decorated house on the block, or just trying to put together costumes for the family, you’ve probably spent your fair share at Spirit Halloween. What can we say? Spooky season...