…be. They can calculate it right then and there with our free service. Give them the gift of learning to only buy items that will really be used and appreciated….
I’m Returning this Jacket – for Spite!
…retailer will take a significant chunk out of any refund. Some stores will only offer gift cards for refunds – so you are getting your money back – but not…
Just-In-Time Financial Education
…of the Center for Research on Consumer Financial Decision Making at the University of Colorado, Boulder believes these findings support the case for just-in-time financial education. You can read more…
What Gifting Sense Families Know
…conversation about going to the NBA All-Star Game if your son or daughter understood the full cost of that experience, including the safe transportation, snack and souvenir costs – and…
Turn Loyalty Points Into Travel Gifts: Holiday Hack #12
…hack describes how you can either ask for or give the gift of travel, for next to nothing: loyalty program reward points to the rescue! Do you travel often for…
It Had to be Green
…then we realized – it had to be green! Our process is designed to ensure that kids only ask for gifts they will really use and appreciate. We help children…
Prevent This: Not Benefiting From 100 Years’ Experience
…with today’s conservative recommendations – but not today’s actual practices – where most first-time buyers are approved for housing costs equal to 35% (or more) of their pre-tax monthly income….
Why You Want “Fresh” Kids
…use is a word-play on the title of Ron’s book – which was born out of his realization that although no one wants spoiled kids, “the word spoiled has no…
Give Your Kids MAGiC for the Holidays this Year
…with charming powers of illusion, but rather the peace of mind that comes from having “Money And Gift Competence”. Think about how much energy your family spends every year choosing,…
Serve Socks to the Homeless: Holiday Hack #4
…collected every December and distribute them at an Out of the Cold dinner for the homeless at a local church in early January. For the price of a simple request,…
Choose Your Parents Wisely
…dreams come true for their kids. So Gift Surveys not only ensure that the dreams being asked for make some kind of sense, they also make sure families are actually…
Easy Eggs for a Crowd: Holiday Hack #5
…gift – tell them “a meal off duty” and share this mini-blog with them. To learn how you can save more time and money, by only buying gifts that will…
Boxing Day Date: Holiday Hack #9
…include the anticipated time of departure for the store or mall in question, the amount that can be spent, and maybe even a suggestion of a celebratory lunch, e.g. “And…
Plant an Acorn and Grow a Mighty Oak
My girlfriend Jemma tried something new last year. She asked each one of her kids what they really wanted for Christmas and why – instructing them to disregard cost for…
A Free Gift Kids Can Give Their Moms: Holiday Hack #2
…teach their children to think before they buy (or ask someone else to buy on their behalf). Give your kids one of the best gifts ever this year: Financial Literacy….
Their Very Own Tin of Cookies: Holiday Hack #6
…come, the cookies will be remembered, whereas the iPhone case, fingerless gloves, or concert t-shirts may not. Louise is now suggesting the kids only spend their gift cards on items…
Get A Gift, Give A Gift: Holiday Hack #7
…eager to get in on the gift-giving action. When they ask for your help to get gifts for their teachers, coaches, or grandparents…. suggest they consider a choice that not…
Family Day in December: Bonus Holiday Hack
…restaurant, or even just sharing take-out in the comfort of their own kitchen. One year Linda won a certificate to transform videos into discs and they spent the night walking…
Consignment Store Couture: Holiday Hack #8
…invited to their first semi-formal or New Year’s Eve party this holiday season. So, on top of everything else, they will be looking for a fancy new outfit, which realistically…
Give Volunteer Hours to a Loved One’s Favourite Cause: Holiday Hack #11
…hack is another version of Get A Gift, Give a Gift: when kids are wondering what they can get for their Nanny and Pop, suggest an afternoon donated to their…
Hostess Gifts Meant to be Re-Gifted: Holiday Hack #1
…gifts that will truly be used and appreciated. Everyone knows the diapers are going to be “regifted” – and they feel great about it – knowing they are honouring Sarah…
Become a Holiday Angel to a Family in Need: Holiday Hack #3
Welcome to the Holiday Hacks blog series where we quickly describe ways to get kids more involved in the spirit of Christmas and Hanukkah – for yes, less. Our third…
Thank You
…prevent larger ones in the future. READ MORE > SMART GIFTING What Do Favourite & Disappointing Holiday Gifts Have in Common? Both favourite, and disappointing gifts, can come from people…
Gift Survey
…and/or guardians to let them know what you might like to receive for an upcoming birthday or holiday gift. They will love that you really thought about how much you…
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