For a lot of families digital money has become part of everyday life, but not every family grows up using the same tools. In our home, we’ve heard of Venmo, but we’ve honestly never used it and didn’t know much about how it works. As Charlie and Bradley become young men and start learning how to manage money, build credit, and handle responsibility, it feels more important than ever to understand the different apps that are out there and decide what actually makes sense for them. One of the things we’ve been wanting to learn more about is Venmo itself—how it works, what it can and cannot do, and whether…

Front Porch Teachings is an ongoing series on The Mommies Reviews where I share true stories from my family’s everyday life. Every article begins with a personal story before transitioning into the lesson God taught me through that experience. Some days are joyful. Some days are difficult. Every day has something to teach us if we’re willing to look for God’s hand along the way. Post 1 I don’t know about your family, but when I was homeschooling Charlie, there were moments in life when learning didn’t come from a classroom, a book, or a structured schedule. Learning for my family came from real life including the kitchen table when…