Much to my displeasure, we are definitely approaching winter.  If you live in a climate with strong seasonal changes, as I do, then now is the time to change up your beauty/skin care routine for the new season.
First of all, even though it is no longer summer, it’s still important to keep sunscreen in your [...]

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I love pencil and paper and I love the feeling of writing things down, but I also love the streamline feeling of using the computer to help mind our home. In the past few years, I’ve come upon some neat and helpful websites to guide me through some of the different aspects of keeping our [...]

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A few months ago, in my first Fix My Budget column, I referenced the importance of financial goals.  Given the latest events in the U.S. economy and stock market, it’s more important than ever to revisit your financial motivation and goals.
This is an exercise that is best completed as a conversation between both you and [...]

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For our second family trip to Walt Disney World, we decided to stay on site again.  It worked out so well the first time.  This time, we wanted to try out a new resort, so after quite a bit of research, we narrowed down our top three choices (Corrado Springs, Wilderness Lodge, Animal Kingdom Lodge) [...]

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While many families know about the benefits of going green, they often assume that it’s a costly initiative.  While some green and organic products are more costly than conventional items, going green can also help you become more frugal.  Being mindful of your consumption, of everything from books and magazines to fuel and gasoline, can [...]

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Before I had kids, I always wore makeup, every single day.  It’s just a part of who I am.  After having my first child, I wanted to retain some of myself, despite the fact that I was exhausted and very, very busy.  Adopting a very modified makeup routine is a great way for a new [...]

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Learning how to be green can be intuitive in some ways, but in others it can be difficult. I just don’t think we always realize how our everyday actions have an impact on our future or our children’s future. I also find that others think of things I just haven’t even imagined. Looking online and [...]

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One of my favorite magazines and sources of home minding inspiration is "Better Homes and Gardens." I was very inspired by the recent issue and their lovely ideas on how to decorate for the upcoming Fall and Halloween season. Living in a very warm climate has left my family (originally from the northeast) missing the [...]

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Some people, when putting together their budget, may have noticed that expenses are higher than revenues.  In the past articles, I’ve assumed that revenues were higher than expenses, but there are definitely many cases where the opposite is true.
The most important thing to do is to determine whether or not the situation is long-term or [...]

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Here are some great articles and posts on the web this week!  With all of the talk of bailouts and debates in the news, I tried to find a few non-political things of interest.
12 Emergency Beauty Substitutes
Secrets of Women Who Never Get Sick
A-Z Guide to Illnesses & Injury for Preschoolers (Not new this week, but [...]

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