Category Archives: Family Tips

Get Organized And Make Good Use Of Your Nursery Space

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Parenting

By Chantal Maddocks Having a baby involves many resources which can pile up exponentially.  Throughout several months, you will incur a massive amount of clothing, baby bedding, toys, baby blankets, bath, baby care and grooming items.  The list goes on … Continue reading →

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Create a Playroom in the Garden

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Parenting

With property prices at their lowest in decades, you may think that now is the time to move home and find a bigger and better place. However, many families are finding themselves unable to sell with the figures being so … Continue reading →

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How To Save Money On Textbooks

Posted on February 3, 2012 by guestauthor

Textbooks are VERY costly for students today. However, it is easy to save money, as long as you know how to do so. Here are a few useful tips for students, scholars and avid readers in general. 1. Plan Ahead … Continue reading →

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How to Make Your Money go Further for Valentine’s Day?

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Parenting

Valentine’s Day is often derided as a ‘Hallmark Holiday’ but a desire to cut costs is no reason not to enjoy this special day. Valentine’s Day is essentially an occasion for the expression of love, and a restricted budget is … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Anticipated Family Movies for 2012

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Parenting

Top 5 Anticipated Family Movies for 2012 A new year is upon us, and while many spend January and February recalling their favorite movies of the year past (thanks to all of the award shows crammed into these two months), … Continue reading →

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5 Awesome Baby Christening Gifts to Consider

Posted on January 7, 2012 by guestauthor

The christening of a baby is a wonderful occasion, but the gifts are usually very predictable. Whether it’s a cross necklace or Bible, there never seems to be original gifts. If you will soon be attending a baby christening, there … Continue reading →

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Stress Survival Guide for the Prevailing Times

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Parenting

Modern-day living has become a great source of stress to many. Very much unlike generations ago when it wasn’t imperative to work long hours and people didn’t play the game of life harder than we do now. Our forebears didn’t … Continue reading →

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How to Be a Frugal Family

Posted on December 20, 2011 by guestauthor

Families everywhere are feeling the strain of the current economy.  Everywhere, parents are trying to find ways to lessen the strain.  Trying to be frugal is okay.  Becoming successful at it is even better.  Read on for numerous great tips … Continue reading →

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How to Negotiate Discounts

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Parenting

Using cash for the bulk of your purchases can save you money in many ways.  Using cash over credit may allow you to negotiate discounts on certain purchases, as well as help you budget your money.  Using cash can be … Continue reading →

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I want to be able to make some money, but there isn’t any jobs available

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Parenting

“The credit crunch has really put a bummer on getting a summer job, which are mostly now taken up by adults who have been laid off their previous one. We all know that you can just mow lawns, put up … Continue reading →

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