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Would These Fictional Characters Need Life Insurance?

There are many people who believe that life insurance is an unnecessary expense. The reality is that your life insurance policy can provide your family with the finances they need in order to help cover expenses after you have passed away. Fictional characters can provide good examples about who needs life insurance, and who might not need it. Many people avoid thinking about life insurance because it makes them uncomfortable. No one wants to focus on their own mortality, or to consider what life would be like without their spouse. As a result, there are a lot of families who … Continue reading →

Learning to Ask for Help

I have always been very independent. I have a hard time asking for help and an even harder time accepting it. When I found myself as a single mother I learned quickly that I just couldn’t do everything on my own anymore. There are times you are going to need people to watch your kids so that you can go to work or school. Other times you may be in a financial bind with no way out. When I got divorced six months ago, I was a stay-at-home-mom. I hadn’t worked for three years since my son was born. I … Continue reading →

Stay at Home Dads are Worth A Lot!

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Over the years, the role of a father in family life has changed considerably. Traditionally, dads went to work while moms stayed home with the kids. Now, however, stay at home dads have become more common, and more accepted. Have you ever wondered what those dads would earn if you accounted for all the work they do at home? Life insurance is designed to give your family some financial assistance after you have passed away. People understand that their life insurance policy needs to be enough to cover the salary of the spouse that the policy is for. Most people … Continue reading →

Moms are Worth More Than They Realize

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Moms do so much for their families. Some women are stay at home moms, who spend their days taking care of children, and keeping up with all the work that is required in order to keep up a household. Other moms spend time working a full or part time job, and then come home to take care of the children and the chores. Women tend to underestimate the value of the work they do. This can be problematic when it comes to life insurance. A survey that was done by The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company reveals that women tend … Continue reading →

Deep-Fried Summer

Summer doesn’t officially begin until Monday and I am already fried. Deep-fried, and I’m not referring to my skin. My daughter has been moving at warp speed since the Monday following her kindergarten graduation. For some insane reason (call it disorganization) I signed her up for an inordinate number of summer classes and camps, and now I am the one paying for it… in more ways than one. So much for the lazy days of summer. I’m not sure what I was thinking. All I remember is that a few months ago a bunch of moms asked if my daughter … Continue reading →

Author Interview: Michele Ashman Bell on Modesty

Michele Ashman Bell is a bestselling LDS author who has joined us in the past here on Families.com. With the release of her new novel and its emphasis on the importance of modesty, I’ve invited her back to speak with us on this most important topic. Michele, thank you so much for joining me today. Can you tell us about your recent release? “A Modest Proposal” is about Lauryn Alexander, a fashion designer in New York, who is determine to design high fashion, but modest, clothing. She is convinced that not all women are built like runway models and not … Continue reading →

What Not to Wear

“What Not to Wear” is one of my favorite television shows. I’m not sure what it is I like so much – maybe the idea of having a ton of money to spend on clothes, or the fun banter between the hosts. Whatever it is, I try hard not to miss the new episodes that air every Friday night on TLC. Older episodes air every afternoon, but I tend to miss those. The show is hosted by Clinton Kelly and Stacy London, two stylists from New York. Each week, they surprise a fashion victim that has been nominated by loving, … Continue reading →

Are You A Perfectionist?

In a previous blog, I reviewed the book Real Moms, by Elisa Morgan and Carol Kuykendall. In the book the authors point out that perfection is impossible and unattainable. If you missed the previous blog, please go back and read if for more information. In a chapter titled, Doin’ My Best Mom: Real Moms Are Perfect and Don’t Have Perfect Children, the authors ask the question, “Are you a perfectionist?” If you’re not sure take this quiz to find out. You might be a perfectionist if you: Are quicker to dwell on your failures than on your successes, Believe that … Continue reading →

Mom’s Diet can Make Kids Body-Conscious

Moms have a bigger influence on their children than they often realize. Kids watch our every move and record what we say, not just to them but also to our friends, our partner, on the phone or to ourselves. Next time “I ate way too much this morning, now I feel fat” starts to bubble up in your throat it’s best to swallow it back down. Children do need to learn about nutrition, and how certain foods are not good for us. However, by being non specific and stating you “feel fat” because you “ate too much”, or you are … Continue reading →

Top 10 Baby Shower Gifts

Throwing a baby shower for a loved one or looking forward to a baby shower of your own? There are lots of ways to host a baby shower and we’ve talked about baby shower themes and party ideas both here in the Baby blog as well as in the Pregnancy blog. In honor of July 10, we’re going to talk about the top 10 baby shower gifts you can receive or give to others The Bouncy Seat Sure – not all parents care for the bouncy seat, but it is a great way to soothe and stimulate the baby. It’s … Continue reading →