All Entries in the "Family" Category
Gas Saving Tips
Most people need to drive their cars to work, take their children to school, to shopping, to buy the grocery and many other things to do. Everybody will also like to save money on gasoline, therefore people will like to find out how to save money on the gasoline for their vehicles. There are many [...]
Stop Your Kids from Talking Back
Let’s say you ask your child to do a simple task like feed the dog. The next thing you know, you hear “Why do I always have to feed the dog?”
Or maybe you hear sarcasm and a smart-alecky tone of voice while your child says, “You don’t really expect me to do that?”
Makes you long [...]
Swing Sets, Radio Flyer Wagons, and Pedal Cars, Oh My!
With summer coming and beautiful weather on the horizon, it’s time to turn off the television and the computer and head outside. Swing Sets, Radio Flyer Wagons, and pedal cars are just a few fun outdoor activities. Being active and playing outside helps keep kids in shape and healthy. It also enriches their mind better [...]
How Not to Gain Weight During Your Summer Vacations
Luckily, it is that time of year again. You have searched the destination of your choice, booked the tickets and the room, and you are about to leave your worries back in the office or house, except one; your weight. It is true that during our summer vacations, we tend to explore apart from the [...]
Organize Your Credit Cards – Do’s and Don’ts
Most of us use credit cards extensively month to month and almost as many people don’t use them to their full advantage and end up paying way more interest than they should. Here are some credit card tips on how to keep on top of your credit cards and get the benefits you’re entitled to.
Credit [...]
Fun Father’s Day Gifts
Traditional Father’s Day gifts include presents such as Slippers and Socks, gifts more suitable for your Grandad than your Dad. Unsurprisingly, these gifts can make men feel old. Show your dad how fun and young he is in your eyes by getting him a funky, fun and funny Father’s Day finds. This isn’t as difficult [...]
Quick and Easy Ways Your Teen Can Make Money
While many parents do not make their children pay rent or utilities, many do require that their teens bring in their own spending money. With the economy the way it is, many parents can no longer fit their teen’s luxury purchases into their budget. After keeping up with the bills, there is hardly extra funds [...]
The 5 W’s of Couponing
Last week, I bought $200 worth of groceries and only paid $50. How? Coupons.
There are many excuses people use in order to avoid using coupons. Some of the most common ones include, “It takes too much time,” or “I don’t see the value in it.” But in our recent economy, more and more people are [...]
Teen Trend
I went shopping at the mall (which I don’t like), with our son today.
Maybe I’m getting old (I’m only 44), or maybe I’m dumb or naive, or I don’t know what, but I don’t like the stores that teens frequent. I’m talking about the clothing stores. These stores sell extremely overpriced, low quality, “itty-bitty” clothing! [...]
I Have A Dream
What do you want to do? What do you like to do? What do you want to do when you grow up?
Everyone has a job. I’m not talking about the job you go to or the job you do day after day, week after week. I’m talking about the job you really want to do. [...]
A Day of Wonder
Yesterday was an amazing day. For a Monday, it went very well, in spite of all the circumstances thrown upon us.
The alarm went off, and we promptly turned it off and ignored it, which is not unusual. Finally my husband hops out of bed (well not exactly “hop”), and I turn over and decide to [...]
Shopping In The Dark
Saturday we had to travel about one and a half hours to a suburb of Seattle for our daughters AWANA Bible Quiz Semi-Finals. Teams from all over our NorthWest Region compete against each other with memory verses and facts and definitions and it’s a lot to memorize, I don’t think I could do as well [...]