In the past, we talked about starting to pull together information so that you can understand where you are spending money.  With a few week’s worth of information available to you, it’s a good time to begin to analyze your spending.
First, look at your food expenditures.  Do you find that you are spending pocket cash [...]

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We’ve gone on vacation with our children frequently, starting when they were infants.  Traveling with a toddler and infant was especially challenging, and I am always looking for the best products to make my life easier.  Here are some products that I love to use when traveling!
CARES -http://www.kidsflysafe.com - The CARES is a 5 [...]

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Since having children, we’ve moved 3 times, not including a short stint in an extended stay place. I’ve always wanted to have the perfect rooms for my boys. Something both cute, practical, and live-able. Unfortunately, in our current home, I don’t have a blank canvas to deal with and I have to make do. I [...]

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Are you having a difficult time sticking to your budget?  If so, it may be helpful for you to try out a cash diet for a month.  It’s a great way to discipline yourself to only spend the month that you have.
So, what is a cash diet?  Essentially, it involves using only cash to make [...]

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Here’s what we found interesting on the web this week!
5 Ways to Avoid a Sad Vacation Finale
I Reflect on Life in a Small Town
One of our readers is having a fund raiser for her son with autism
Here’s what our Camp Baby friends are up to this week:
Classy Mommy Giveaway : 101 and 102 Dalmations DVD [...]

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Regardless of your beauty routine, September is the perfect time to update your beauty collection with a few new items to make your look appropriate for fall.  Whether you are a makeup junkie, looking for a whole new look, or a cosmetics minimalist looking for a small tweak, there are some great new fall products [...]

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Being green aware doesn’t always mean making major changes in your life.  Sometimes, small changes can have a big impact.  Interested in cutting your energy consumption, reducing your carbon footprint, and maybe even reducing your electric bill?  A few small steps are all it takes!
Start out by paying attention to where and when you use [...]

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I’ve talked to many families who work from a tight budget, and many of them claim that Target or Walmart is one major budget buster.  While they may go in for a few necessities, they end up spending way more money than they planned.  Here are a few tips on how to make sure you [...]

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Here’s what we found interested on the web this week!  As always, comment below if you have anything to add!
On the anniversary of September 11th, my friend Steph reflects on her mom’s life.
A Boston Mom takes a break from her life to see the New Kids on the Block
Skipping meat one day a week can [...]

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We went to The Walt Disney World Resort last year (in 2007) for the first time as a family (both my husband and I had visited numerous times as children).  After doing a LOT of research online, we decided to stay in a moderate resort right on the property, and chose the Port Orleans French [...]

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