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What’s in Your Diaper Bag? 6 Must Haves for Moms-on-the-Go

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There are some items we mamis should never leave home without. Personally, I like to have my diaper bag or purse fully stocked at all times. One never knows when both babes will be simultaneously ready to go and I don’t want to be the one…
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10 Tips for Extreme Couponing

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Most of us have seen one of those extreme couponing reality shows on TV—the ones where the shoppers walk out paying pennies for 10 carts full of goods. Seems too good to be true, right? While I don’t know for certain whether the show…
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What to Do if You Missed Tax-Free Sales Week

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Seventeen of the eighteen states that have enacted a state sales tax holiday have held theirs over the past few weeks; Texas has it slated for the weekend of August 17-19. Are you kicking yourself because you missed your window of opportunity…
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10 Ways to Save $2K a Year on Groceries

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Do you wish you could save on groceries, but aren’t sure where to begin cutting down? In my last article, I mentioned how, according to the book American Wasteland, the average American wastes 25% of the food that they buy, totaling up…
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Save for Retirement Without Noticing It

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I’m a firm believer that where there’s a will, there’s a way. Sometimes all you need is a little help finding your way or at least someone to point you in the right direction.  So if you are having trouble starting or keeping up with…
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Sales Galore! Summer Bargains That Last All Year

Despite the sultry weather, summer is drawing to a close and before you know it you’ll be pulling your cozy sweaters out of storage. But don’t start rearranging your drawers just yet; it’s time to take advantage of all those end-of-summer…
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How to Save on Back to School Supplies

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Back to school time already? It seems like just the other day we were taking the kids out for ice cream to celebrate the end of the school year. For children, the anticipation of getting new clothes and picking out the latest and greatest…
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Best Shopping Tips to Save Money & Time

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Before you know it, summer is ending, you’re making back-to-school lists, and lusting after all the enticing new fall fashions. Finances aside, between juggling work and kids it’s virtually impossible to schedule any time to shop. The…
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6 Lessons in Finance for Your College-Bound Kid

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If like millions of parents across America, you recently rejoiced in the high school graduation achievements of your child, congratulations to you and your child. But as parents, we know our work is never done. Now that these young people…