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Around two of every five Americans say they feel pressured to spend on gifts more than they like based on the 2018 Bankrate Holiday Gifting Survey. Gift giving is something that is from the heart and not something that one should feel obligated to do; especially in a family setting. Having a family can mean that your finances are not as free as you would hope but this does not mean that your gift giving is off the menu. Nor does it mean that you have to splurge to give meaningful gifts for friends and family . In that vein, if you're aiming to give quality gifts you may want to consider taking a look at personalized gifts. ___TVE_SHORTCODE_RAW__ […] The post Adding a Personal Touch: The Gift That Keeps On Giving appeared first on Just Another Family Blog - GiantMommy.com .

Are you an expecting parent or new in parenting? If positive, surely you’re excited about welcoming the baby with the best you have. But out of this innocent excitement, you shouldn’t do anything that is inappropriate. For example, many parents decorate their baby's little cot with a lot of fancy pillows. This may look cute but can be the reason of suffocation. You know why? Experts recommend not to use pillows for babies under 12 months. It’s because the cot is too small to give space to the pillows. The baby’s too small to push the pillows when the cot becomes too huddled with them. As a consequence, his face may get smothered. Now the question is when should you use this sleep pacifier for your baby? Here’s everything you need to know regarding one for babies.​ ___TVE_SHORTCODE_RAW__ […] The post Why Your Babies Need To Use A Pillow? appeared first on Just Another Family Blog - GiantMommy.com .

If yours is like most families, money is a source of stress in your household. You let your mind drift to the mounting pile of past due bills as your daughter tells you about her day at school. She gets frustrated because she can tell you’re not really listening, and so you snap back. You were already at your wit's end, so it doesn't take much to push you over the edge. Your daughter knows nothing of bills, and yet she feels the weight they put on your family. That's one of the blessings of being a child. You can life carefree and not have to worry about bills. No one is suggesting you burden your child with your financial woes, but it can help to give them a feel for what's going on. Even when you have substantial savings and want for nothing, it's important to have a budget. Here are 5 reasons you should teach your kids about the family budget.​ ___TVE_SHORTCODE_RAW__ […] The post 5 Reasons You Should Teach Your Kids About the Family Budget appeared first o