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How to Save Money This Holiday Season
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by Alane Cunningham
Tips to save money this holiday season. The holidays are a fun time to get together, even though it is a busy time of year. It doesn't have to be fancy, but there are a few tricks. Save Money

Wrap Up Your Holiday Shopping Under Budget
Budgeting and Savings for Families
By Michelle P. Sharrow, MBA
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A Frugal Holiday
by Ann Safford
The holiday season is upon us,and with the economy forcing us to tighten our purse straps, many of us are looking for alternatives to the expensive Christmas lists given to us by our eager children who hope for a great visit from Santa. Here are some tips for holiday savings for a Frugal Holiday

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But this year, don't waste all of your holiday gift money paying your Mom back because you ran out of dough to buy a present for your secret holiday exchange buddy. Here are some great gift options, which are equally thoughtful and thrifty! Gifts under $15.00!

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The “In A Minute” Parent
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by Sharon Scott, LPC LMFT
“Dad, could you help me with my math homework?" “In a minute.” “Hon, could you help me carry the groceries inside?” “In a minute.” Are you an "in a minute" parent? The “In A Minute” Parent

Managing the Hustle and Bustle
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Michelle LaRowe
Parenting Tips for during the holiday season provides a real opportunity for chaos to set in on the home front. From missed bedtimes, to sweets and treats galore, what you can do to maintain some sort of calm during the holiday storm? Managing the Hustle and Bustle

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The holidays can create a lot of stress. Here are five tips for divorced parents and others who do not live together to help ensure happy holidays.

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The Kindness of Sandra, A Big Dog
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Holiday story about the kindness of a big dog and a cardinal. The Kindness of Sandra, A Big Dog

Books make great holiday gifts! Here are some book reviews to help you choose good books to read. Book Gifts Ideas for All Ages

3 SECONDS: The Power of Thinking Twice
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Review by Sylvia Cochran
If you could change your life within the span of three seconds, would you do it? If you had the ability to turn around your professional doldrums? .The Power of Thinking Twice

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'Tis the Season for Giving (Within Reason)
A Note from the Teacher
by Jennifer Cummings
Kids love to get gifts, but they also love to give them, too. By the time they get gifts for each of their friends, their teacher, the bus driver ... your pockets are often considerably lighter. Tired of the cash drain that the holidays bring? Here are some ideas to propose to your student (and maybe even their teacher, too)! Holiday Giving at School

'Tis The Season....To Just Enjoy Your Children
Homeschooling
by Christina Lorenzen
Tis the season to just enjoy your children. Instead of punching the clock and running to and fro to every lesson we have, we're going to spend some time just enjoying the season. Homeschooling Holiday Season

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by Jamie Edson Opielski
Is too much christmas cheer and activity causing you to fall behind with work? Here are some seasonal work-at-home tips to help keep you on track. Work At Home

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Pro sports all too often receive more publicity than they need, especially negative and now heartbreaking. Amid the stories...Pro Sports

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Decorating your home with holiday (Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwansaa) decorations can help set a festive mood. Here are some ideas for holiday decorations for your home. Holiday - Christmas Decorations

My December To-Do List
Parent to Parent
by Patti Hermes
Fun Family Holiday Activities. As soon as someone starts listing off all the chores required in order to properly celebrate their holiday of choice, I start thinking... My December To-Do List

This Year for Christmas I Intend To Deprive My Children
Christian Parenting Corner
by Sylvia Cochran
Don't get me wrong - they will eat to their little hearts' content and will sleep in cozy, warm beds with soft blankets and flame retardant PJs. They will, however, be deprived, disadvantaged, dispossessed, underprivileged and destitute when it comes to materialism, mall shopping, covetousness, and the greed that so frequently permeates the gift giving season. Christmas Materialism

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So many Americans today suffer from a bad sleep, and as the number of insomniac is ever increasing. Insomnia. when it becomes chronic,you haven’t been sleeping for more than a few hours straight in such a long time, means you should... Battling Your Insomnia


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Grocery Shopping 101
Nutrition Tidbits
by Lisa Metzgar, PhD
Find Healthy Foods at the Grocery Store. There are a few simple rules for healthy shopping. You don't necessarily have to go all organic to be healthy (although, that would be optimal), but you can make a lot more healthy choices in the grocery store you typically shop in. Grocery Shopping 101

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It IS Easy Being Green!
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by Jillian Bietz
In a day and age where we are encouraged to "go green" and be "au natural" by purchasing and preparing organic foods, it's not a surprise that some green fashionistas have begun dressing environmentally conscious as well!Fashion Goes Green

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Buying educational toys for infants can be difficult, because infants seem to do so little that educating them right after birth might strike you as a bit rushed. However, the fact is that your baby is learning at a great speed, taking in everything that is around, and picking up habits, information and words.How to Choose Educational Toys for Baby



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Build a Window Seat
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by Sonya Weiss
You can build a beautiful window seat even if you're not handy doing carpentry work. As an added bonus, by building a window seat, you'll increase your storage space in a way that will be both useful and attractive. Build a Window Seat

It's time to start think about those New Year Resolutions and for many that means to start working on our homes. Cleaning, organizing, purchasing new things to spruce the place up are just some of the home furnishings we do. Why do we go to all this effort? Well, that's simple! We want our homes to be comfortable, clean, and beautiful so that we can enjoy it! One way to add extra storage ...New Year's Resolution-- Get Organized

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Holiday Baking With Kids
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by Margie Manion
Baking with your kids provides a time for learning, creativity, and connection. The key is to approach it in the right way.Holiday Baking With Kids





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