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Hi, I'm Amanda. I help parents and educators teach kids about money.
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Glad you asked! I'm a 15-year Personal Finance blogger (started at the Houston Chronicle + my site, FrugalConfessions.com).
I'm also a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI®), and a 2017 Plutus Grant Recipient for my signature kid money program, the Mt. Everest Money Simulation: A Kid's Educational Adventure.
Latest Money Education Content…
- 9 Easy Bake Sale Treats (to Sell at School)
These easy bake sale treats will not only help you fundraise at school or for an event, but can also teach kids and teens some powerful entrepreneurial skills. Looking for … - 7 Rainbow-Themed Bake Sale Sweets to Sell (Fundraiser Idea)
Need best-selling food ideas for a fundraiser, bake sale, or Market Day? Sell these 7 sweet, rainbow-themed bake sale items. Themed bake sales are a great way to draw a … - Splash Brothers Kid Business Idea: Scrubbing Garbage Cans
Looking for easy small business ideas a child can start? Here’s the story of a great kid business idea started by the Splash Brothers. What do kids do when they … - 16 Awesome Christmas Gifts for Boys 8-10 (Get that Eye Twinkle!)
Trying to find the perfect gifts for your preteen boy? Check out these Christmas gifts for boys 8-10. What are some awesome Christmas gifts for boys 8-10? I’ve got a … - 14 Awesome Christmas Gifts for Girls 8-10 (Get that Eye Twinkle!)
Trying to find the perfect gifts for your preteen girl? Check out these Christmas gifts for girls 8-10. What are some awesome Christmas gifts for girls 8-10? I’ve got two … - 17 Sleepover Ideas for Kids (Fun Sleepover Activities)
Sleepover ideas for kids hosting their first or tenth sleepover. Such fun sleepover activities to keep everyone having fun (and making memories). I can remember my kid’s first sleepover, and …
Fun Holiday Content
- 16 Awesome Christmas Gifts for Boys 8-10 (Get that Eye Twinkle!)Trying to find the perfect gifts for your preteen boy? Check out these Christmas gifts for boys 8-10. What are some awesome Christmas gifts for boys 8-10? I’ve got a …
- 14 Awesome Christmas Gifts for Girls 8-10 (Get that Eye Twinkle!)Trying to find the perfect gifts for your preteen girl? Check out these Christmas gifts for girls 8-10. What are some awesome Christmas gifts for girls 8-10? I’ve got two …
- 12 Christmas Sleepover Ideas (Perfect for Holiday Break)
Easy and cheap Christmas sleepover ideas to make a holiday sleepover something your kids and teens will never forget. The house is all cozy, everyone has extra time off, and … - 7 Halloween Party Activities & Games (So Fun!)
Halloween party activities and games that will keep your guests entertained! Fun ways to use candy and celebrate Halloween. Throwing a Halloween party? You’ll need some really fun Halloween party … - 5 Fun Halloween Candy Games for Kids (Supplies from Dollar Tree)
Fun Halloween candy games to play with kids and preteens. Get all the supplies you need from Dollar Tree or leftover Halloween candy. I love Halloween, and I love getting … - 7 Marshmallow Halloween Treats for Kids (Easy Spooky Fun!)
Marshmallow Halloween treats for kids that are easy to make and will make them smile. I honestly don’t know who had more fun with these marshmallow Halloween treats – me … - 5 Fun Fall Bake Sale Ideas (That’ll Sell!)
Need to raise some funds? These Fall Bake Sale ideas are so unique and tasty, they’ll sell out quickly. As the days grow shorter, the mornings turn crisp, and schedules … - 5 Thanksgiving Table Games (Everyone Will Want to Do!)
Hosting Thanksgiving and need some fun ideas for your guests? Check out these Thanksgiving table games everyone will want to try. This is the year when your Thanksgiving feast is … - 7 Christmas Classroom Party Games for Kids (from Dollar Tree)
Easy Christmas classroom party games and Christmas minute-to-win-it games kids and preteens will have so much fun doing. Want some easy Christmas Classroom party games for kids (middle and elementary … - 7 Fun Halloween Candy Games for Kids (from Dollar Tree)
Fun Halloween candy games to play with kids and preteens. Get all the supplies you need from Dollar Tree or leftover Halloween candy. Can you imagine the look on my … - 5 Easy Halloween Minute to Win It Games for Kids (from Dollar Tree)
Easy Halloween Minute to Win It Games for kids and teens leading up to Halloween. Great for classroom parties, too! I’ve got another way to use candy this Halloween (plus … - 11 Thanksgiving Win It In a Minute Games for Students (Fun & Easy Prep)
Want to do something fun with your high school students? Reward them with these easy-prep Thanksgiving Win-it-in-Minute games. Need some fun, lead-up-to-Thanksgiving-break games for high school students where they won't … - Hilarious Thanksgiving Mad Libs for High School (Free Printable)
Need a quick activity for teens leading up to Thanksgiving break? Check out this Thanksgiving Mad Libs for high school. I came up with this really fun Thanksgiving activity idea … - 14 Christmas Activities for High School Students (they’ll Actually Find Cool)
Need fun holiday things older students will actually participate in? Here's a list of fun Christmas activities for high school students. Finding Christmas activities high school students and older students … - 3 Fun Selfie Scavenger Hunts for Teens (Christmas, Fin Lit, etc.)
The Selfie: it’s here to stay (for now). Let’s use it to get teens seriously engaged with fun selfie scavenger hunts for teens. One of the best ways to get … - 14 Dollar Tree Christmas Gifts for Teens (Guys & Girls Will Love!)
Staring down the barrel of a small Christmas budget this year? You'll never believe these Dollar Tree Christmas gifts for teens. How to buy Christmas presents on a budget…for teenagers? … - 17 Christmas Activities for Kids At Home (New Family Traditions!)
Make memories with these Christmas activities for kids at home. Lots of cheap ideas for things to do leading up to the holidays. Doing Christmas activities for kids at home … - 11 Halloween Family Night Ideas (for some Spooky Fun)
Halloween family night ideas to add some spooky fun to your evening. Plus, I share how we set up our own family date nights. My husband, son, and I are … - 14 Thanksgiving Activities for High School Students (Get Engagement)
Find silly and educational ways to keep your teens engaged with these Thanksgiving activities for high school students. Looking for Thanksgiving activities for high school students? Let me help you … - 17 Thanksgiving Activities for Teens (They’ll Actually Want to Do)
These 17 Thanksgiving activities for teens will both keep your teen engaged AND help your family create new memories together. What do tie-die Turkey cookies, blindfolded Pictionary, and matchbox car …
