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The Big Five: The Five Things That Will Get You Fired from Families.com

Yesterday was the first day in our mini-series on how to become a Families.com blogger. If you missed that all-important first post, check it out here. Otherwise, read on! Today we are going to cover the five mistakes that if you make them, you will almost certainly get fired for doing so. I wanted to make it clear just what you could and couldn’t do, so you can decide right now if this job is right for you. All of this info is covered in the handbook you receive when you get hired at Families.com, of course. * Not reaching … Continue reading →

Help for Families in the “Diaper Gap”

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Families with newborns quickly learn that diapers are expensive. Many families struggle to be able to afford enough diapers for their babies. This leads to difficult choices like whether to spend money on food, diapers, or utility bills. The Obama administration has a plan that utilizes technology to help solve this problem. Nearly one in three Americans cannot afford to purchase enough diapers for their babies. In some cases, parents cope by stretching the length of time between diaper changes. This can lead to serious health problems for babies and parents. Babies can end up with urinary tract or staph … Continue reading →

Coupons for Big G Cereals, Dole, Almay, and More

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Ready to go grocery shopping? Don’t forget to bring your coupons! You can use coupons along with whatever deals the store’s loyalty card offers you. Some grocery stores will even combine the savings that a coupon gives you with the discount for having a loyalty card. Here are a few coupons from Coupons.com. that will help you save money on your grocery bill. Valley Fresh has a coupon that will save you $1.00 when you buy any 2 Valley Fresh products. Dole has a coupon that will save you $0.65 when you buy any 2 Dole Canned Juices. This coupon … Continue reading →

Coupons for Betty Crocker, Big G Cereals, Snapple, and More

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Need some more coupons? There are plenty of them out there. It can take time to hunt them all down, and print them out (or clip them from the newspaper inserts). Save yourself the time it takes to search online for coupons by checking out this blog. It has links to the latest batch of coupons from Coupons.com. Betty Crocker has a coupon that will save you $0.50 when you buy 2 boxes of any flavor of Betty Crocker Fruit by the Foot, Fruit Gushers, or Fruit Roll-Ups Fruit Flavored Snacks. Betty Crocker has a coupon that will save you … Continue reading →

The Bigger They Are The Harder They Fall

You’ve heard of the Food Network’s hit show “30 Minute Meals,” well, what about “45 Minute Falls”? It’s not the title of a new reality show, but it could be. Unfortunately, for some families reality has hit a bit too close to home. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, a child is rushed to the hospital every 45 minutes due to TVs falling on top of them. The nightmare gets worse when you realize that most of these kids are not simply suffering a broken arm or leg due to TV tipping; rather, safety experts say many children die … Continue reading →

Kitchen Science with Clifford the Big Red Dog

Two little girls crazy about Clifford and science + one Clifford the Big Red Dog Kitchen Science Kit = FUN and Learning!  The Young Scientist’s Club is one of my favorite subscription services and science kit makers on the market.  The kits never fail to amaze and always offer high quality materials.  The instruction manuals are clear and most supplies are provided.  It is one way I incorporate all my kids of various ages learning about science.  The Young Scientist’s Club continues this lead with Clifford the Big Red Dog Science Kits.  While, it was for my two younger children, … Continue reading →

Small Business, Big Decision

Sometimes, home – based professionals must make big decisions about their home – based businesses. Sometimes, there is a need for quick thinking and swift, decisive action. Fortunately, I don’t have to make any decisions like that right now because when it comes to major decisions, I don’t like to rush things. Often, home – based professionals are aware that big decisions must be made well in advance of the time that they must make their choice. I am in the process of thinking through a major decision regarding my home – based law office. The big decision that I … Continue reading →

What’s the Best Value: Buying Big vs Buying Small?

Sometimes you have to buy big and sometimes you have to buy small if you want to get the best value for your money. It all depends on the circumstance. At the grocery store, you want to buy big when buying in bulk will save you the most money. Of course, it doesn’t always work that way. Always check unit price and do a comparison of your various options. Usually this works well on items that aren’t otherwise on sale, don’t have coupons, can be used up before they expire or are purchased at a bulk warehouse store where normal … Continue reading →

One-Step Actions that Yield Big Savings

While all of the little things that we do on a daily basis can add up to great savings, sometimes we just need to find a way to make a big impact on our finances. For example, we may be experiencing a pay cut or loss of income, or facing a large expense, such a new furnace for the home or braces for a child. In these moments, we need a quick one-step action that will yield big savings. My husband and I are pushing to build up our emergency fund, just as prices for everything seem to be going … Continue reading →

Big Apple Savings

Vacationing in the Big Apple can put a BIG dent in your wallet.  According to a recent travel survey, the average price for a hotel room in the heart of New York City will run you about $300. Not exactly cheap, though the hit to your travel budget could sting a lot more if you stay at luxury four-star chains, such as Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt and Sheraton properties. So what’s a frugal traveler to do if he wants to visit Manhattan without going broke? Fortunately, there is good news for budget-conscious tourists looking to explore the nation’s most expensive hotel … Continue reading →