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Five Ways to Spend Less to Feed Your Kids

Kids can be little vacuums sometimes, eating up everything in sight. While it is good for growing bodies to get the calories and nutrition that they need, it isn’t always great for the budget, especially when you want to eat out. A typical family with three kids can spend $25-$30 at a counter service restaurant or $50-$70 at a family-friendly sit down restaurant. There are a number of ways to reduce the cost of food for your kids, that are not extreme and will leave you spending less to feed your kids. Here are five of the best ways to … Continue reading →

Donate and Get a Tax Break

Count up those donations and get a tax break! With the Fiscal Cliff looming in 2013, families much do as much as we can to cut our taxes in 2012. Donations and charitable contributions are one way to do just that. Make sure that you make your donations the right way, or you may lose out on valuable deductions. I know December is busy, but if you can take a few hours out of the afternoon for a day or two to collect and deliver donations, you’ll start the new year off with a little financial kickstart, and chances are … Continue reading →

Are Your Trust Issues Holding You Back?

After a divorce it is natural to have a few trust issues. The person you put all of your trust in betrayed you and hurt you deeply. It is difficult to open yourself up to the possibility of that kind of pain again. You don’t want to feel vulnerable, and understandably so. Nobody expects you to rush into anything, so give yourself some time to deal with these trust issues now, so that they don’t continue to hold you back in the future. I’ve had a fair number of bad men in my life, as a result it has been … Continue reading →

Buy One, Get one free at McDonalds!

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The end of the month is a time when many families are struggling to get by. This is especially true for families where the “breadwinners” get paid at the beginning of every month. It doesn’t mean that you have to give up dining out until the next paycheck arrives, though. Instead, save some money by taking advantage of these restaurant deals and coupons. McDonald’s has a printable coupon for you. Buy one any size McCafe Real Fruit Smoothie, Cherry Berry Chiller, Frappe, or Frozen Strawberry Lemonade, and get one of equal or lesser value for FREE. To get this coupon, … Continue reading →

Value Your Time – Part 2

This is the second part of my series on dealing with time issues in your home-based business. In my last blog, I discussed tackling time-wasters and distractions. In today’s blog, I am going to address the importance of valuing your time. What I mean by this is placing greater importance on how you spend your time instead of trying to be superwoman or superman. I’ll be honest. I am not impressed when someone rattles off how busy they are. My eyes start to glaze over when someone goes on and on about how they never have time for fun, enjoyable … Continue reading →

You’ve Got to Have Friends

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Kids who go to a public or private school are naturally going to form friendships with some of their classmates. They spend several hours of the day, five days a week, with their peers. Parents who are homeschooling their children are going to have to make an effort in order to give their children opportunities to make some friends. Here are some suggestions about where to start. Homeschooling gives a parent a great deal of control over what their children are exposed to. This is one of the advantages of homeschooling. Parents get to decide what their child will learn. … Continue reading →

Freebies For You – Week of February 27, 2012

It has been a little while since I’ve done a Freebie blog. Now seemed like a good time to put one together, because there are a whole lot of little freebies out there, just waiting for you to go grab them. See if any of these catch your attention. Have you done your taxes yet? You can file your federal income tax for free. If you would like to do that online, then use one of these two freebies. TurboTax has a FREE edition of their online tax software that you can use. Or, you can go to H&R Block … Continue reading →

Enter the Ultimate Family History Journey Sweepstakes

Ancestry.com has teamed up with NBC in order to bring you a sweepstakes with an incredibly impressive sounding name. You can enter the Ultimate Family History Journey Sweepstakes every day until May 18, 2012. Someone will win a “trip of a lifetime” to visit their ancestor’s home countries. The popular genealogy show “Who Do You Think You Are?” is about to start its third season. It is on the NBC network. The series focuses on one celebrity for each show, and takes him or her on a journey through their family tree. Viewers get to watch as a celebrity learns … Continue reading →

Caring for Family Heirlooms

Some family heirlooms that are passed down through the generations are meant to be put on a shelf and looked at. Others are pieces that get used only on special occasions, like fine china or silverware. There are other heirlooms, though, that see more frequent use. Things like tables, chairs, cupboards, and cradles are meant to be used and, if cared for properly, can last for many more years. In order to keep these prized family possessions in good condition, it is important that you regularly inspect them for signs of wear and tear. Things like loose rungs on a … Continue reading →

Freebies For You – Week of December 13, 2011

This is the time of year when shoppers can fall into “advertisement overload”. It seems like all the stores are having one sale after another. Some are having special, daily, deals that disappear quickly. If you have gotten weary from shopping, then it is time to check out these “freebies”. That should help put you into a better mood! Burger King will be giving away FREE french fries on Friday, December 16, 2011. You do not need a coupon in order to get this “freebie”, and you don’t have to make a purchase before you can get your FREE fries. … Continue reading →