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Lessons On Parenting I Learned From My Mom

From as far back as I can remember I have wanted to become a mom. I had in fact decided that 12 was a good number to start with. (A crazy notion, I have since discovered.) Then I had the pleasure of becoming with child, and I quickly discovered that I was not willing to repeat this pleasure 12 times.

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What We Can Learn From The Ant & The Grasshopper

Once there lived an ant and a grasshopper in a grassy meadow. All day long the ant would work hard, collecting grains of wheat from the farmer’s field far away. She would hurry to the field every morning, as soon as it was light enough to see by, and toil back with a heavy grain of wheat balanced on her head.

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Rewards Credit Cards: Are They Right for You?

Rewards credit cards such as air mile cards are something I have tried twice. In theory they are great. You use your credit card for your regular weekly purchases that you would buy anyway, such as groceries and gas, pay it off in full at the end of the month and bring in the rewards.

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10 Ways to Save Money This Month

No matter your financial situation, pretty much everyones been hit hard by the recession in one way or another. The real key to surviving in tough times is being smart with your money. Only spend on what you need and cut back on what you dont need. Seems simple enough, right? I know, easier said than done. Here are a few tips to get your started on the right track this month (it’s not as painful as you might think): 1. Cut Back on Eating Out