me • time management • family fun • activities-parties
by Krista Dearden on January 19th, 2012 | 2 Comments »
The first time I planned and hosted my own party it was kind of a disaster. Well, maybe not a complete disaster but when people started arriving I was still scrambling to put out food. I failed to give myself enough time to finish getting “put together” and some of the food ran out too quickly.
Okay. It was a disaster.
People still had fun though and that’s the most important thing. That and the dessert.
Since then I’ve …
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me • biz, tech, & social media • parenting • home management
by Sarah Schneider on January 12th, 2012 | 2 Comments »
Now that the new year is upon us, there’s a good chance you’re trying to figure out ways to achieve those ambitious New Years resolutions you made in a fit of enthusiasm (I know I am). There’s also a good chance your resolutions include something about getting financially fit…,
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mom • home management • parenting • home management
by Mango Chutney on December 17th, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Do you have to shop on a budget…? Yeah, me too. If you knew me, you would know that I am not good with lists. I would write one and quickly forget where I put the list that was supposed to tell me what I’m supposed to do! But
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mom • crafts • home management • decor/DIY
by Jessica Caldiero on October 18th, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Halloween Decor—Ready or not, fall is here, school is back in session, the leaves are changing, and Halloween… is right around the corner. Time to pull out your crate of Halloween decorations. Wait, you don’t have a crate of decorations, or upon closer inspection, you would no longer proudly
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mom • family fun & traditions
by Holly Homer on January 13th, 2011 | 7 Comments »
I love a good deal, but am not the best at clipping coupons or following through with sales searches.
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In fact, I tried one of those weekly programs where you clip the coupons and go to specific stores on certain days and ended up in one of the aisles of
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mom • home management
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on July 19th, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Written by Jessica Swesey of LifeTuner…
We moms understand the importance of unity when it comes to our families. If one kid oversleeps, it can set off a chain reaction that causes each sibling and parent to be late for school or work. One runny nose and the next thing
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mom • home management
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on July 5th, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Written by Jessica Swesey of LifeTuner
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Remember when you were younger and you seriously thought that more money would mean fewer problems? Then you grew up and realized this is sooooooo not the case. In fact, people with more money often have the same kinds of problems that they …
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mom • home management
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on June 28th, 2010 | 3 Comments »
Written by Jessica Swesey of LifeTuner…
Just as all beauty makeovers start with a good foundation (and a great haircut, of course!), your money makeover needs a solid leg to stand on. For finances, this means figuring out your monthly budget.
Hey wait! Don’t go running away just at the
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by Jyl Johnson Pattee on June 24th, 2010 | 13 Comments »
This season, paying attention to your money is as fashionable as bright scarves and skinny jeans. Let’s face it: nothing makes you look more attractive than being stress free!
Join LifeTuner…, a non-profit financial literacy community, on Tuesday, June 29 from 9-11 ET (8CT, 7MT, 6PT) to learn some
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me • biz, tech, & social media
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on June 7th, 2010 | 3 Comments »
…Dying to go to a social media conference? Dying to get some new mad skillz and meet your online friends IRL? The pros of attending a social media conference far outweigh the cons, yet the reality is they still cost money.
The reality is that money doesn’t grow on trees
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