Trump Accounts: What Parents Need to Know
By: Catherine Martinez
The White House recently announced a new savings initiative, Trump Accounts, to help children jumpstart their savings journey. All babies born between January 1, 2025,...
The Food Pyramid Reimagined: Eating Well on a Budget
By Elizabeth Webb
For decades, the food pyramid was a familiar fixture in classrooms and on food packaging—emphasizing carbohydrates at the base and placing protein and fats near...
Marriage & Money: What We Learned in Our First 9 Years
By Jamie Oleka
When my husband and I got married nearly nine years ago, we were full of big dreams, optimism, and a deep belief that love—and our...
Making Advent Meaningful
By Catherine Martinez
In many ways, getting our finances in order around the holidays means going back to basics and getting to the root of the true meaning...
“How Are You Doing, Mom?”
Checking In a Couple of Months into the School Year
By Jamie Oleka
The school year starts with sharpened pencils, fresh backpacks, and the excitement of new routines. But...
The Strength of Tradition: Lessons from a Farm Wife
By Elizabeth Webb
I’ll never forget the first time I heard one of my friends say that their husband had made supper. Growing up, I didn’t see many men...
An “Empty Nest” Is Not My Reward
By Shane Svorec
If you’ve recently caught yourself staring at your husband, wondering where the years went and how your children grew up so fast, you might have...
A Newlywed’s First Steps to Managing Finances Together
By Naomi Langston
Editor's Note: This is the first in a series of articles on Marriage and Money that we will be publishing.
For most of us, marriage means...
The Power of Your Dollar Has More Than You Realize
By Jamie Oleka
As we approach Mother’s Day, I’m reminded of just how much value lies in the quiet, faithful work of motherhood. Moms shape homes, communities, and...
The Power of Entertainment in our Children’s Lives
By Jamie Oleka
Entertainment is one of the most powerful influences shaping our children’s values, identity, and worldview. Whether through movies, music, books, or social media, what children...
