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Money :: Saving On Summer Fun

May 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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  Saving On Summer Fun Those long, hot, lazy days are just around the corner.  Have you planned how your family will spend them?  Maybe more importantly, have you figured out the cost of your plans?    There are about two months of days to fill during summer time off from school and kids want to be entertained every waking hour.  No matter the size of your family, entertainment can be costly.  With the average price of a movie ticket around $10 a family of four can expect to pay nearly $100 for a trip to the theater.  I chose the … [Read more...]

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Entering the World of Mom Bloggers at the Mom 2.0 Summit

May 8, 2013 by 1 Comment
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  This past weekend I attended the Mom 2.0 Summit at The Ritz Carlton in Laguna Niguel where hundreds of women bloggers were looking to connect with other women as well as with the sponsors and partners of the event such as Honda, Whirlpool, and Dove.  It was pretty amazing to be in a room full of women (and a handful of men) who were so interested to learn some tricks of the trade about how to turn their hobbies or  businesses into a more successful one.  This was my first Mom Blogger event and I really didn't know what to … [Read more...]

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Dwell: 5 Tips to Make Your Home Greener

April 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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   Eco-Friendly Housing: Green Month (and Earth Day) is this month, and realtor.com conducted a survey to discover how eco-friendly housing is catching on with consumers. Turns out, more than 80% of respondents would like to own a residence that is eco-friendly, and nearly 70% would pay more money for it!  I found it interesting that 61% of women felt that adding eco-friendly features added value to the home whereas 55% of men did not think they added value to the home!  What do you think?  We recently purchased an energy-efficient … [Read more...]

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Extreme Couponing – Money Saver or Time Waster?

March 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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  Extreme Couponing - Money Saver or Time Waster? We have all seen those shows on TV that show the amazing moms who have turned coupon clipping into an art form.  They scour the local papers, grocery store inserts and the web for the best deals.  They utilize elaborate organization systems for making their shopping trips as productive as possible.  It is enough to make my head spin.  I am all about saving money and I have been known to clip a few coupons myself.  I even take advantage of a good deal or two in my local grocery store.  … [Read more...]

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Money: Saving with Groupon.com

March 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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    Saving Money with Groupon.com   Groupon.com is a free subscription service that offers a cornucopia of items at discounted prices.  There are deals on restaurants, household goods, toys, clothing, make-up, even vacations.  When you sign up you give the site your location and your email address.  Your location allows Groupon to show you ads targeted for your area.  These ads are most often for restaurants and services near where you live.  Your email address allows Groupon to alert you hot deals.  We are all trying to save … [Read more...]

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Money: Save by Cutting Corners

March 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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  Children have a wide range of needs. The problem that parents might face is finding the funds to pay for the needs of the entire family while also putting aside a little extra for emergencies, college and retirement. By following a few money saving tips, parents can reduce the expenses and provide a great lifestyle for the present. Buy a Used Car Buying a new car is not the best way to handle personal finances or the financial needs of a family. According to DaveRamsey.com, the average new car costs around $26,000 and the interest … [Read more...]

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Life Planning: Saving for Retirement

March 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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    Planning for Retirement   I’ve said before that I am not a financial advisor.  But I have learned a few things along my path.  It is very important to save something for retirement.  I am a firm believer that we are the makers of our own destiny and as such we are responsible for the planning that takes us to that destiny.  That said, I have always been a bit skeptical about the reliability of Social Security benefits by the time I reach that golden age.  So I have taken some steps to make sure there is something … [Read more...]

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Money: Saving For College

February 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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    If you have at least one child I’m sure you have at least thought about what to do about saving for their education.  Choosing the right option can be a daunting task.  There are many factors to consider.  This post is not designed to help you choose what option is best for you, but to give you a bit of information on what the options are.  I want to focus on three options. The Pre-Paid Tuition Plan – This type of plan allows you to pay for tomorrow’s college costs at today’s price.  Sounds great, right?  Well … [Read more...]

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Gifts That Makes Cents For Kids

January 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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  The newest toy fad will keep the kids occupied for a few months until a newer one comes out, or they just grow tired of it. Teenagers like gift cards so they can choose their own presents. But recent studies revealed that billions of dollars in gift cards go unredeemed each year, and that the full value of the cards are never realized due to the fees charged by the issuer. Holidays may be over, but gifts are given year round and here are a few ideas that will not only instill financial responsibility, but give kids an early lesson on … [Read more...]

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