Did you know corporations can give a dollar-for-dollar tax credit

Did you know corporations can give a dollar-for-dollar tax credit just like individuals can? I k ow many of you have seen my post about private school tax credits and how many families like us benefit from these types of donations. C-Corps, Insurance companies, Banks, S-Corps, and LLCs who file like an S-Corp can give…

Summer Time in the City

Can I just say how great it is not having anything to do on the weekends? For the last year we have had soccer practice, music lessons, and birthday parties. It seemed like every weekend revolved around my kids and I was always the one that had to drive them around. There were a few…

Join Robinhood and we’ll both get a free stock

Your free stock is waiting for you! Join Robinhood and we’ll both get a stock like Apple, Ford, or Facebook for free. Sign up with my link. https://share.robinhood.com/katies467 Ok. I don't always talk about trading but I have a few accounts I use. I have M1 account which I started on to trade fraction stocks…

Schools out for summer

It’s been a crazy few weeks at our house. Doc and Bam finished up school last week and our weekend activities have come to an end. I now have a 3rd grader and a Preschooler.Doc's character trait for the year was compassion. She is the first one to help our a friend that is upset…

Feeling thankful.

Not going to lie, I was in tears when we received the first tuition bill for next school year knowing that with the fees and early June payment, we would not be able to make our first tuition bill on time. After the last day of school last week, I received a general notification email…

Life of a soccer mom

When I was younger I had a good idea what my future would look like. I always wanted to get married and have two kids. I told myself no matter what when I become a parent I will stay cool, keep listening to punk rock, never drive a mini van, live in the city, never…

Tax Credits, New School, Tight Budget, Stress

Scarlett is a leader in her classroom and is always helping and encouraging other in her class. She is the first person to volunteer to walk a classmate to the nurse’s office and the first person to play with a new friend at recesses. This year Scarlett was blessed to attend the ACSI spelling bee.…

Time has come and gone. A few season have passed and a lot has changed.

Time has come and gone. A few season have passed and a lot has changed. Here is an updated. I found a new job. I took a leap of faith and decided to switch careers completely. As many of you know I’ve worked in the structural engineering world since I graduated college in 2007. Along…

Long time no post!

OK its been a little bit since I’ve posted. Lets recap on what’s happened in my life. Read a lot of books (7 between August and today) Its was Tyler’s Birthday, Docs Birthday, Bams birthday and 5 other family friends birthdays. I started volunteering to teach art once a month at Docs school. My car…

Letters for your 3rd birthday

Dear Bam, Happy birthday. Today you are 3 years old. On your birthday I always take a moment to look back on the years. The day your were born (A day early) you came into this world with such an energy that still shows today. You might not be our first 3 year old, but…

Letters for your 7th birthday.

Dear Doc, Happy Birthday! You are 7 years old today and full of joy. On your birthday I always take a moment to look back on the years. From the day you were born (two weeks late by the way), to today dancing and wrestling with your sister. I look at how far you have…

Back to school? Consider redirecting your Arizona state tax dollars.

At Bethany Christian, kids are supported based on their abilities. If a child needs extra support and tutoring, the academic support is there. They even have a program that is directed specially towards dyslexia. If a child is excelling in reading or math they are allowed to move to the next level. Not a lot…

STOP TRYING TO BE HAPPY By Mark Manson

This is a great blog that I came across last week by Mark Manson. Here is the link to his best of blog page. https://markmanson.net/best-articles Enjoy... If you have to try to be cool, you will never be cool. If you have to try to be happy, then you will never be happy. Maybe the problem these…

I love our school

Attending back to school night last night only makes me confirm that we made the right choice with sending Doc to this school. Bethany Christian is very small school in comparison to other schools in the valley. Ask any one of the parents or even kids about why they love Bethany Christian and they will…

Little Girls. Confessions of a girl mom.

I was watching an episode of Call the Midwives and in this episode the husband was very upset that he had a girl. In the episode he wanted son to carry on his family name and help with the family business. When his daughter was born, at first he couldn’t even look at her. Towards…

Friends loss…and a loss of words

A few days ago we lost a great coworker and a friend, Carlos Gonzales. He died suddenly of a heart infection and organ failure. He would have been 33 years old on July 17th. (See my last post for more information) I deal with death a little bit different then most people. I tend to…

A dear friend and colleague of mine needs our support.

Hello everyone, A dear friend and colleague of mine needs our support. Carlos Gonzalez, who works with me at Kovach and is a Team Leader has undergone heart surgery and has experienced heart failure several times since the operation. He was air vacced from El Paso to Dallas, TX on Saturday and is now connected…

Be the good kid

  We are constantly living in competition and comparting our kids to others. Comparison is a common approach to establish the performance of your child. You compare your child’s grades with others and then determine whether your kid’s academic achievements are “normal”, better or excellent.   I am just as guilty as others when it…

Chris Pratt Generation Award Speech

Ok I wanted to post a speech that Chris Pratt gave after accepting the generational award. Its funny and honestly and I think we can take a lot away from it. No he’s not perfect and like all of us he has flaws but I thought this speech was pretty good.   Chris Pratt Generation…

Diaper Free Is The Way To Be

There are some milestones that as a parent makes your heart happy and that you want to remember forever. The first time your child rolls over The first word your child says The day they took their first step The first time they slept through the night The day they were finally potty trained The…