Happy last day of January everyone! I will admit that this month has been extremely challenging for me on a number of levels (and strangely, I've heard the same from others) so I'm totally ready to put this month to rest! Please be awesome February, OK? And to kick that off, would you like to join me for a little fun with this daily photo challenge in February? I've always wanted to do a daily photo challenge and am diving in tomorrow! Come play!

Books:

• 5 books about winter trees

Consumer Issues:

• Financial literacy series: How to teach kids to budget
• 5 smart car shopping tips (that extend Way Beyond Car Shopping):

Fitness:

• 5 (totally doable) HIIT workouts

Food:

• 10 tasty pies to try
• Friday find: meal kit service Just Add Cooking

Parenting:

• Lesson learned: On standing back as a parent
• 7 important things to do when you find out your kids have lice
• 8 ways to donate (or procure) winter gear for kids in need

Travel:

• 14 ways to learn about Brazilian culture
• Local gems: Rockport (winter edition!)

Image credit: warm lemon pudding cake via Pinterest