Texoma with Kids

Monday, October 15th: Pumpkin Mom Day Monday! Carving pumpkins can get old and boring year after year. This Mom Day Monday we will be decorating white tiny pumpkins with the ducklings! We will even have an area for families to take pictures. Join us in all the festivities to start Fall out right. More Info: CLICK…

Take Your Best Shot for CASA (4:30-5:30pm) Texoma Gives is next Thursday, September 13th, and Child Advocates- CASA of Red River and Frank and Joe’s are teaming up to raise funds for our CASA kids. YOU have been nominated to take part in a fun challenge to GET DUNKED, in our “HIT ME WITH YOUR…

I’m now….six whole days late on saying it, but THANK YOU to everyone who showed up for our Aloha, Summer! party last Thursday! We had so much fun hanging out with y’all and getting to know our readers a little better! Me and Guest Blogger Shelby Reese 🙂 I know it was a crazy day…

Teacher Appreciation Day is coming up soon (Tuesday, May 8) and if you are like me, I am always at a loss for what to get my kiddo’s teacher. I am sure teachers receive many mugs and lotions over the years, so I like to try and get something useful. This year, I turned to…

1.    You’ll spend less. 2.    You’ll always have enough for fixed expenses. 3.    You’ll argue less about discretionary spending. 4.    You’ll save more. 5.    You’ll have money for fluctuating expenses. 6.    You’ll feel more in control of your finances. 7.    You’ll be motivated to increase your earning potential. 8.    You’ll feel less guilt about impulse purchases that are within your budget. 9.    You’ll feel…

Early in their careers, people tend to focus on the here and now while ignoring the future. As you climb the ladder of success, you might think raises and promotions will never end and that you have forever to plan for the future. Surprisingly, though, the future comes faster than you can imagine. Here are…

This time last year, I was in the happiest place on earth, bawling my eyes out like a baby. I had been invited to Walt Disney World in Florida for the annual Children’s Miracle Network conference, which coincides with Children’s Hospital Week every year. It was an amazing experience, and I definitely left changed after…

1. Don’t: Leave the House Hungry Only shop while on a full stomach. This way, you won’t buy to satisfy your lingering hunger pangs   2.  Do: Check Your Pantry and Fridge Before You Leave Make sure you know exactly what you have in the house before you head to the store.   3. Don’t:…

A few clicks, and your bills are paid! But is it safe? Unfortunately, many people share sensitive information with crooks, thinking they’re paying a bill. Here’s how to keep your money safe: 1. Never respond to a bill pay service that directly contacts you In those situations, it’s difficult to verify a link’s authenticity. Instead,…

Take your kids with you on your next visit to your financial institution. Let them watch you balance your checkbook. Show your kids how you pay your bills so they know that electricity, water, gas, phones and cable all cost money. Give them a budget for an item they want, and let them choose which…