Catherine Mcdiarmid-Watt

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• How Do You Stay Warm at Night Without Ending up in a Pile of Blankets?

  

  Niko’s Cozy Dilemma Niko tried the pile method once. “By morning, half the blankets were on the floor, and my cat had claimed the rest. I finally decided to... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2024 FAMILY, FINANCE, SHOPPING

• What’s the Most Random Thing Your Kid Insists on Taking for Sleepovers?

  

  Zara’s Travel Tangle-- Zara’s niece once packed her *favorite throw* for a one-night sleepover and used it for everything. “She turned it into a bed fort, a dol... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2024 FAMILY, FINANCE, SHOPPING

• What’s the Weirdest Place You’ve Found a Holiday Decoration After Christmas is...

  

  Nina’s Ornament Olympics -- Nina’s kids thought it’d be “fun” to stash ornaments in the most random places—think a snowman figurine inside the toy bin and a... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2024 FAMILY, FINANCE, SHOPPING

• What’s Your Go-to Toy for When Kids Need to Keep Busy?

  

  Lila’s Train Station Saga -- Lila swears by toys that “do it all.” “Our wooden train set started as just a sorting game, but now it’s become everything from a... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2024 FAMILY, FINANCE, SHOPPING

• What’s the Most Ridiculous Creation You’ve Ever Made with LEGO Bricks?

  

  Jay’s LEGO Building Chaos-- Jay was helping his nephew build a small LEGO set last Christmas, and things quickly went off the rails. “We started with a... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2024 FAMILY, FINANCE, SHOPPING

• What’s the Weirdest Or Funniest Food-related Memory You Have?

  

  Carlos and the Marge Pretzel Hustle-- Carlos tried Marge’s pretzel recipe last weekend, and let’s just say it sparked some competition. Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2024 FAMILY, FINANCE, SHOPPING

• If Your Kids Had Unlimited Cushions, What’s the First Thing They’d Build?

  

  William’s Ninja Warrior Training--William shared how his nephews turned a simple play couch into their very own ninja warrior course. Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2024 FAMILY, FINANCE, SHOPPING

• Have You Ever Had a “wardrobe Moment” That Made You Laugh out Loud?

  

  Rachel’s Maxi Mishap Turned WinRachel wore her new floral maxi dress to a family wedding, thinking she looked effortlessly put-together. “The dress is super... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2024 FAMILY, FINANCE, SHOPPING

• What’s the Most Unexpected Thing You’ve Done in the Name of Self-care?

  

  Mia and the Accidental Polar Club Mia never thought she’d *voluntarily* sit in a tub of freezing water. “My brother convinced me that cold plunges are some... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2024 FAMILY, FINANCE, SHOPPING

• When’s the Last Time You Sat on the Floor and Played with Your Kids?

  

  Rachel’s Moment of ‘Dog Rescue Drama’ Rachel had one of *those* moments recently: “I was hanging out at my sister’s place, watching the kids play with this... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2024 FAMILY, FINANCE, SHOPPING

• What’s the Weirdest Way You’ve Ever Pampered Yourself at Home?

  

  Marcus and the Accidental Spa Night Marcus never thought he’d be a “foot spa guy.” “So, here’s the deal: My wife gets this foot bath thing and tells me it’s... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2024 FAMILY, FINANCE, SHOPPING

• Does Anyone Else Secretly Enjoy Coloring More Than Their Kids?

  

  Sam’s Discovery of the ‘Coloring Zone’Sam admits he may have taken over the coloring table last Christmas. “We rolled out this massive paper tablecloth covered... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2024 FAMILY, FINANCE, SHOPPING

• Parents, What’s Your Go-to Trick for Keeping the Kiddos Entertained on a Rainy...

  

  Sarah’s Afternoon of Quiet (Thank You, Bluey)For Sarah, Bluey toys and imagination are the answer. “It was pouring last week, and I knew we were on the brink... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2024 FAMILY, FINANCE, SHOPPING

• What’s One Thing in Your House That Always Makes Guests Do a Double Take?

  

  Lisa’s Unexpected Conversation StarterLisa swears her pooping dogs' calendar has become the most talked-about item in her home. Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2024 FAMILY, FINANCE, SHOPPING

• Do Your Pets *love* Or *hate* Holiday Decorations?

  

  Raj and the Curious CatRaj’s cat, Mittens, is *obsessed* with his inflatable Christmas train. “The second I set it up in the yard, Mittens stared at it like... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2024 FAMILY, FINANCE, SHOPPING

• Have You Ever Had a Camping Trip That Went a Little *too* Wild?

  

  Linda’s Camping ChaosLinda shared a campfire story that ended with marshmallows—and a melted hoodie. “One windy night, my friend got a little too close to the... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2024 FAMILY, FINANCE, SHOPPING

• What’s the One Thing You Can’t Stand Sharing?

  

  Chris’ Furry Foot Frenzy For Chris, it’s their slippers. “Listen, I thought I was safe—no one in my house wanted ‘fuzzy things.’ But then my partner wore them... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2024 FAMILY, FINANCE, SHOPPING

• What’s Your Ultimate Road Trip Snack Combo?

  

  “Jay’s Road Trip Revelation” What’s your ultimate road trip snack combo? Nuggets and honey mustard? Fries and ketchup? Or something unexpected? Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2024 FAMILY, FINANCE, SHOPPING

• What’s That One Piece of Clothing Your Partner Keeps Stealing from You?

  

  “Ben’s ‘Hoodie Rivalry’”Ben learned the hard way that hoodies are fair game in his house. “I bought this fleece-lined pullover for myself, but now my wife... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2024 FAMILY, FINANCE, SHOPPING

• What’s the Most Unusual Way You’ve Used a Skincare Product?

  

  Ethan’s “Skincare Adventure” Ethan discovered these mists when he borrowed one from his sister. “She left the cucumber spray on the counter, and I thought it wa... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2024 FAMILY, FINANCE, SHOPPING