Money Management Tips for New Grads
We asked a local expert from Progress Bank your questions about financial advice for graduates. These tips could really help out your college-bound kid!
Home and Health
The Best Chore Chart for Kids of All Time
Just in time for school to let out and summer to begin! Finding the perfect chore chart for kids doesn’t usually result in a one-size-fits-all solution, but this one will do the trick! It’s super customizable for all ages, ability levels, and chore types.
Serious Summer Skincare for Your Family
Is spray sunscreen really unsafe to use on your kids? How can you get your toddler to wear her sun hat at the beach? Today we asked Dr. Bo Rivera, head dermatologist at Southeastern Skin Cancer & Dermatology, to address reader questions about family summer skincare.
What Moms Really Want for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is May 14th – if you’re at a loss for ideas or are curious about what the mom in your life REALLY wants, this post is for you! We even included a list of brunch places and DIY gift ideas.
Breathe Yoga Barre of Decatur: Fitness Review
Tempted to try Breathe Yoga Barre? A River City mom scoped it out and wrote up a detailed fitness review just for you! Find out what to wear and what to expect before your first class.
Ask the Expert: Family Mortgage Rates
We asked a local expert from Progress Bank your questions about buying a home for your growing family and FAQ about mortgage rates. Adulting is hard, yo.
Eli’s Story
We found out that our insurance would not cover ABA therapy…His autism diagnosis clearly stated that Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) was the top recommended therapy for children on the spectrum. Even with this heartbreaking news, we felt like we could not deny him this opportunity to thrive, to succeed, and to live his life to the fullest, just like what every other parent wants for their child.
Listen Up Teens: Practice Diligent, not Distracted Driving
Summer months = more teen drivers on the road. Now is the time to have a real conversation about distracted driving with your young driver, and a local expert gives you tips about what to talk about and how to avoid the worst case scenario.
Confessions of a Dry Shampoo Convert
As moms, half of our RCM team loves this magical product and the other half is curious about if it’s right for them. We asked a local pro all about a busy mom’s best friend – dry shampoo.
Alabama’s Severe Weather Sales Tax Holiday is This Weekend
The 2017 Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday is this weekend and gives shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain severe weather preparedness items free of state sales tax. Get the list of supplies!
Mom’s Night Out is No Trivial Pursuit
Moms need a night out with friends every now and then, for mental health if nothing else. Trivia Night in Huntsville is a great way to do that!
Why All Parents Need a Will Right NOW
Experts answered questions local parents had about how to set up a will, determine a guardian, or otherwise prepare for the kinds of things no mom or dad wants to think about… but should if they are researching how to set up a basic estate plan.