Savings Tips

Teaching Your Kids About Saving Money

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No matter the financial portfolio of a family, teaching children the benefits of saving money establishes a solid foundation for smart decisions later in life. The most common reply parents make to their child/children is a good place to start.

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Make Your Own Scented Body Lotion

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Ever shop around for a certain type of lotion and couldn’t find it? Then again you might have found what you were looking for, but the cost was more than you were willing to pay. Here are some tips and suggestions to help you create your own “Do It Yourself” scented body lotion.

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Going Paperless

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Several months ago, my husband and I decided our family was going “paperless.” Don’t call us “green.” Call us “thrifty.” …

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5 Tips For Holding A Yard Sale

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It’s that time again–yep, time for yard sales! With the spring thaw comes our desire to declutter our homes and ultimately our lives and who doesn’t want to make a few bucks while you’re at it? A yard sale is just the ticket but in order to make your yard sale a success one, there are a few things you should do.

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Homemade Whole Wheat Tortillas Recipe

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In my home, when we are not busy consuming simply vegetables, we are normally eating dishes based off of Americanized Mexican, Italian, or Asian recipes. I want to share with you a recipe that revolutionized our home. Today’s experiment: Homemade Whole Wheat Tortillas.

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