I love taking a moment to highlight a financial skill that truly empowers people of all ages—because confidence with money is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves. Today, I want to talk about one simple habit that can completely transform your financial mindset: Know Where Your Money Is Going. It sounds obvious, but many of us move through our week tapping cards, placing online orders, grabbing coffee, paying bills, and rarely pausing to check in with where our dol

When people ask me what inspired Leading a Lifetime of Life Skills , I always smile because my “why” didn’t start with a big idea. It started with real life. I learned life skills from the ground up. In middle school, I remember standing in my Family and Consumer Sciences classroom learning how to make a stromboli from scratch. At the time, it just felt like a fun project, but looking back, that moment planted a seed. It showed me how capable I could be when I learned somethi

By Hope Kiehl Miss Central Jersey Coastline 2026 | Family and Consumer Science Educator If you ask my students what class they’re in, they’ll tell you “life.”And honestly — that’s exactly right. As a Family and Consumer Science (FCS) educator, I have the privilege of teaching lessons that go far beyond textbooks and tests. My students learn to manage their money, cook nutritious meals, communicate effectively, and prepare for the real world. But not every school offers this k

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