Shopping: How to Save Money During the Holidays

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by Judith Ovalles on December 20th, 2018 | 1 Comment »

Happy (early) Holidays from our little family in Sacramento, California! It’s almost that time of year again. That time of year of holiday shopping when the malls of America are utter madness and mamas everywhere contemplate pulling their hair out. Yes, there’s also holiday cheer and “gay happy meetings.” But…

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Time Management: 8 Ways to Manage Family During the Holidays

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by Barbara Reich on December 4th, 2018 | No Comments »

Managing your family’s time around the holidays can be a challenge all in itself. Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, there are about 40 days jam-packed with shopping, family gatherings, parties, school events, and vacations. You can either let it all go to your head or you can take…

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Gift Giving Etiquette Made Easy

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by Barbara Reich on November 20th, 2018 | 1 Comment »

Unless you are Santa Claus, you do not have to give the entire world gifts. It's tempting—the holidays tend to bring that spirit out in people—but for your own sanity and wallet, you need to put limits on gift giving. And you need to streamline your shopping so that you…

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Holiday Dinners: Big Family Dinner Etiquette

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by Laura Pulido, CEO and Jocelyn Woo, CCO on November 16th, 2018 | 2 Comments »

It is just around the corner ... the big family holiday dinner. You can just smell the roasted turkey, pecan pie, sweet potato casserole, and fresh baked rolls. Suddenly, your thoughts come to a screeching halt when you think of Grandma going on and on about her health…

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Home Management: 7 Items to Track on Your Family Expenses Sheet

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by Lisa Moore on November 13th, 2018 | No Comments »

In a world that seems to become ever more expensive by the minute, people are looking for ways that they can revamp their finances. This is more challenging for people who are starting to build a life with their family. Tracking your family expenses is a great way to

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Cleaning: Housecleaning Before the Winter

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by Grace Bailey on November 10th, 2018 | 4 Comments »

In the East, people believe that autumn cleaning prepares your house for tough winters (endurance, survival), while spring cleaning is to prepare for an active season. From time immemorial, any housewife cleans the entire house and yard in the autumn and spring. Clearing opens space for something new in your…

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