Monthly Archives: August 2011

Phone Home or Home Phone?

Just about everyone’s got a cell phone these days.  And just about everyone is looking to cut expenses too.  So why not ditch the home phone — the land line — in favor of cell phones for all?  Well, a … Continue reading

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Paying Rent, Then Pay Attention!

Renting a house while saving up to buy your first home?  Have a college-age kid who’s left the dorms for apartment life?  Moved an elderly parent to a unit near your home?  No matter why you’re paying the rent, it … Continue reading

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You scream; I scream!

Yes, we all scream for ice cream with temperatures in the 90s! This weekend, we had a family gathering complete with a shrimp boil and croquet. My philosophy is life’s too short – eat dessert first! And, with this delish … Continue reading

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Travel Light and Right!

I was talking with a friend yesterday about her family vacation.  She’s stressed and packing and wrapping up loose ends at work, and she said “Watch, after all this something terrible will happen and we won’t even go.  Too bad … Continue reading

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School Supply Smarts and Savings!

A friend of mine, who has two school-age children, didn’t go shopping for school supplies this year AT ALL!  It turns out that her children’s school had a killer idea for a fund-raiser – write a check (the school gets … Continue reading

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Beat the Heat!

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy outdoor activities with friends and family.  But this summer has sure been a sizzler!  Here are a few helpful, healthful tips to help you beat the heat. Add Water!  Relief will be nearly … Continue reading

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