Catherine Mcdiarmid-Watt

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• What’s the Funniest ‘construction Project’ Your Kids Have Taken Over the House...

  

  Nalini’s Tent and Tunnel Takeover -- Nalini grinned, “My twins decided the play tent wasn’t just for them—it was for the dog, their stuffed animals, and,... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2024 FAMILY, FINANCE, SHOPPING

• 6 Genius Tips to Save Big Shopping Online with Frugal Freebies

  

  Who doesn’t love scoring a great deal? If you’re not shopping smarter, are you even shopping? Frugal Freebies is here to save the day (and your wallet) with... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2024 FAMILY, FINANCE, SHOPPING

• What’s the Strangest Hour You’ve Made a Cup of Coffee?

  

  Nalani’s Midnight Coffee Confession -- Nalani laughed, “One time, I brewed a carafe at 2 a.m. during a late-night craft project that *had* to get finished. Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2024 FAMILY, FINANCE, SHOPPING

• What’s the Most “unique” Place Your Baby Has Fallen Asleep?

  

  Arjun’s Road Trip Revelation -- Arjun shared, “Our little one is *allergic* to naps at home but will snooze through anything in the car. On our last road trip,... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2024 FAMILY, FINANCE, SHOPPING

• What’s the Most Cluttered Area in Your House Right Now?

  

  Amara’s Craft Chaos -- Amara admitted, “My craft supplies used to be all over the place—glitter on the floor, paintbrushes missing, chaos everywhere. Then I... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2024 FAMILY, FINANCE, SHOPPING

• What’s the Messiest Spill You’ve Ever Had to Clean up in the Kitchen?

  

  Helen’s Sticky Situation -- Helen laughed as he recounted his toddler’s masterpiece: “My kid decided to ‘paint’ the table with syrup. I panicked until I... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2024 FAMILY, FINANCE, SHOPPING

• What’s the Most Unexpected Compliment You’ve Ever Received on Something Small?

  

  Devon’s Accidental Compliment -- Devon laughed about wearing their birthstone earrings to a work Zoom meeting. “I was just trying to look semi-presentable.... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2024 FAMILY, FINANCE, SHOPPING

• What’s Your Ultimate Comfort Food for a Cozy Night In?

  

  Jonah’s Blanket Battles -- Jonah insists his gnome throw blanket is his “snack zone.” “Last Friday, I wrapped myself up, ate an entire bag of kettle corn, and... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2024 FAMILY, FINANCE, SHOPPING

• What’s Your Go-to Beach Accessory?

  

  Dante’s Beach Blunder -- Dante swears his beach day was almost ruined last summer. “I was in charge of music, and of course, my phone decided to give up before... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2024 FAMILY, FINANCE, SHOPPING

• What’s Your Go-to Guilty Pleasure When You Feel Like Treating Yourself?

  

  Omar’s Accidental Savings -- Omar started using this app for gas cash-back and didn’t think much of it initially. “Then one day, I checked my balance and... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2024 FAMILY, FINANCE, SHOPPING

• What’s Something You’ve Bought That You Immediately Regretted?

  

  Mira’s White Couch Adventure -- For Mira, it was a white couch. “I thought it would be chic. Then my golden retriever decided it was his personal runway after... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2024 FAMILY, FINANCE, SHOPPING

• 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