relationships • me • relationships • lifestyle
by Staci Salazar on February 5th, 2012 | No Comments »
Whether you have kids or not, adding creativity and spontaneity to your love life on a budget can be difficult…but there’s hope!
With five children, my husband and I often did nothing more than run out for a quick meal and then return home. We found ourselves running out of new places to go and things to do after a few years and decided to incorporate fresh ideas into our date nights. We are still trying to maintain an …
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parenting • home management
by Rtia Cangialosi on February 5th, 2012 | No Comments »
This time of year you can find ready-made Valentine’s Treats your child can hand out to classmates at just about every store. Although Valentine’s Day cards are convenient and great in a pinch, it’s so much more fun to make your own! However, even a simple craft… can get
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mom • parenting • parenting • ages and stages
by Cindy Gordon on January 25th, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Do you date your kids? Sounds like a funny question to some, but in this New Year, my husband and I are making a big effort to have fun and inexpensive dates with our kids!
To create special and memorable moments… with your kids, you do not have to
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mom • home management • parenting • education
by Rita Cangialosi on January 19th, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Teaching children to save money is difficult. Kid’s are often all about spending and not so much about saving. However, it’s incredibly important to teach your kids the importance of money and saving. Setting financial goals, understanding deb, and practicing smart shopping… will help your child have good
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mom • parenting • parenting • ages and stages
by Ken on January 7th, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Picking the right car for your teenage son or daughter can be a daunting task. There are many different points to consider, and your teenager may or may not agree with the decisions that you make. However, as the person with more experience with cars…, not to mention experience
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mom • home management
by Jessica Caldiero on October 18th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
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 display the…
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me • arts & entertainment
by April Welch on October 29th, 2010 | 3 Comments »
Those who know my family well are aware that I’m married to a frugal man. So, it’s not much of a stretch to make a list of date night ideas we have given the thumbs up on that haven’t given the thumbs down on our bank account.
Fun and Frugal …
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mom • home management
by Troy Pattee on October 12th, 2010 | 23 Comments »
Before reading this post, there’s something you need to know: I am a man, and the thoughts that follow are written from a man’s perspective. I say this to establish my credibility. As with most subjects there may be many points of view but at my house, when it comes
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#gno information!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on October 19th, 2009 | 55 Comments »
…What is your fall fashion must have? How can you be fashionable on a budget? What accessories “make” the outfit?
Come join us as we discuss and share tips about these questions and more during this week’s girls’ night out (#gno) party on Twitter. We’ll be tweeting with terrific folks
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#gno information!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on July 2nd, 2009 | 2 Comments »
You go shopping for some toothpaste, and end up with a yellow belt that you’ll never wear. Oh the regret! Here are ways to avoid impulse purchases:
1. Decide on the why first.
Buying a four-hundred dollar running watch… doesn’t make you get up at 6:00 am every
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