On Saturday, April 24, 2010 we had the honor of participating in the March for Babies. The march is a 6 mile walk to help raise money in support of the March of Dimes mission to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. We walk in celebration...
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If you finally raised the courage to ask her to marry you but still don’t have a clue as to the style of ring that you want to give her, the answer is easy. Just look for the clues. Do you think she’d like a solitaire diamond set alone in a band, or would she...
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Let’s face it: you want to save more money – everyone does – but when it’s painful, we often fall off the saving wagon. Before you attempt uncomfortable methods to increase your bank account, consider these effortless ideas first. Let Banks Pay You: Compare banks and only use high-yielding accounts. For savings, I use the...
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Do you know how much money is in your bank account at this very moment? Direct deposit has made it so easy for me to never have to drive to or look at my bank again. In fact, accompanied with the ease of my debit card, I am able to operate on...
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It seems like it wasn’t too long ago that DVD’s became popular and were all the rage. Then, the next thing you knew, it seemed that there was a new and enhanced DVD player available almost every other month. New TV technologies have come out along with advancements in cinematography. Communications and entertainment technologies...
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I have mentioned my affinity for coffee in past blogs. Some prefer to call it a caffeine addiction, but for me it is not that. I love coffee — the smell, the taste, the warmth (or the coldness of an iced coffee on a rare occasion), the smoothness, even the color. As you can imagine,...
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I recently left my job waiting tables – for this reason and that. Many of my server friends had expressed how lucky I was to be getting out of the industry. My response was, “Don’t be too jealous, we are going to be STRAPPED! I foresee many backyard BBQ’s in our...
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Trying to save a few dollars? Yeah, you and everyone else. The question is: how do you go out and spend time with friends without spending your last dime? The good news is that you can do this without changing your lifestyle too much. Who knows? You may even find an interest that you...
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Finding out later in the week that you could have saved 20 cents on the gallon of milk you bought on Monday can be a real bummer. That money that you can save is not just for milk but for everything you need to stock your apartment. Just remember that the 20 cents you...
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My boys have been talking about Easter since the day after Christmas. Their focus changes rather quickly to the next celebration where they will be bestowed with gifts. Easter has always been my favorite holiday. I’m a choc-o-holic, so as a kid I looked forward to the giant chocolate bunny that...
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