5 Secrets of the Happiest Mom on the Block
Recently, I was talking to a few of my friends, and it came up that one of them is a huge inspiration to the rest of us. She looked surprised …
College-bound Kids? 3 FAFSA Updates You Need to Know!
If you have a high school senior or college student, you’ve probably heard of the FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Everyone with a student who will be …
3 Tips to Shop Smarter this Holiday Season
As a busy mom, the holidays can become overwhelming. Adding the decorating, shopping, travel, and potential family drama on top of everything else can be a major source of stress. …
PursePower – Cutting Costs at the Grocery Store
By Ann C. Alsina, CFP®, CPWA® Outside of housing costs, food is often the biggest piece of a family’s budget. As food costs continue to increase, here are three ways …
Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place
By Lisa Peri This morning when I woke up, it was cold! I turned on the heat, started a kettle, and made some hot cider. As I was doing all …
Words Give Things Power: When you say it out loud, you have to do it!
Sometimes, I can find myself talking through ideas over and over again and then I do…nothing. I find that most of the talk is to my family or close friends …
From Diapers to Diplomas: 3 Ways to Save Early for College
PursePower — Saving for College You just had a baby? Congratulations! Now– have you thought about how you are going to pay for college? Here are three ways to save: …
Be the Helpers: Food Fridays with Alderwoman Karma O’Neill
Be the Helpers: Food Fridays with Alderwoman Karma O’Neill When Alderwoman Karma O’Neill was asked to take charge of the Food Friday program during the pandemic, she had a simple …
Life Insurance: Is Your Family Covered?
By Ann C. Alsina, CFP®, CPWA® I’ve had a few friends and neighbors pass away recently, and given my job, I wonder if the family was prepared financially for the …
The Reflection of 20,000 Moms
I never set out to be a writer and I never set out to be an “influencer” when I started Annapolis Moms 12 years ago. In fact, recently, I told …