Single Parent Travel

As a parent, we want to make sure or kids want for nothing. But are we doing a disservice by not letting them know exactly why financial decisions are made? How much is too much to tell them and at what age?
As single parents, life is challenging. There is no disputing that. As the owner of  Single Parent Travel, I hear a lot of stories about the trials and tribulations we all face. Job loss, home loss, wicked ex-spouse, health issues, medical issues, job stress…..  The list goes on.…

…Finally, all the kids are back to school and my checkbook is screaming for mercy. Once the back-to school supplies were purchased and the endless pile of forms filled out, I thought I had a break.
But no. Two fundraiser packages (and no I am not going to pimp them here), some “must have” back to school clothes, homecoming dances, yearbooks, senior photographs (am I really that old?) , regular class photos, lab fees, art fees, and more.  In my county, the schools are funded by the County so they