Here are some of our family life hacks or Parent Wins as I like to call them that we acquired as we navigate chaotic family life! For the record, these wins aren’t just gratuitously mean, they have a purpose. They actually add value or at the very least cut back ...
For 10 years, you are the center of your child’s world. 10 years. Maybe even 8. Maybe 12 if you are exceptionally lucky. But definitely not more than 12.
Two months ago we decided to give our kids an allowance. What were we thinking, and how is it going???
I had my hair cut yesterday by this REALLY hot chick for FREE!!! And its not the first time she’s cut my hair. How do we make sure we are spending money on what we really value.
Our 7-year-old wants money. Lots of money. Our money. We’ve been planning on giving them an allowance for some time...
There was some pressure to try to fit in a final weekend away with some family and friends before we left Zambia. For Mrs C and I, the thought seemed a little draining. A four-hour trip on dirt roads is not the most appealing, particularly when two of your offspring ...
We are neck-deep in the process of packing and selling all our ‘stuff’ as we prepare to leave Zambia. And I’ve been working away from home and long hours. And to top it all off, everyone in the family – ALL 6 OF US – have had a stomach bug. ...
Today’s post is a little bit different. It’s a link to a guest post that I’ve written on another site – 1500days.com.
Today was the first day of home school. My first day, teaching our daughter. It wasn't meant to be, but Mrs Chaos pulled a sickie....
We have an ongoing debate in our family about whether our kids should follow in their father’s finance footsteps and enjoy a career of glamor and endless excitement... My wife is not a fan of the idea and is instead subtly (or not so) indoctrinating them as engineers!
