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The Advantages of a Solar Home Vs. Regular Homes

Solar energy is a renewable energy source that transforms sunlight into energy. People are using solar energy to heat, cool and light their homes. Different technologies exist to convert sunlight into energy. The most common types for home use are solar water heating, passive solar design for heating and cooling spaces and solar photovoltaics for electrcity.

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Surviving Senior Year on a Budget

My son is now a senior in high school. During the summer I started to think about the upcoming school year, planning for the fact that this would be the most expensive school year there is! As I have navigated my way through the first few months I thought I would share with you some of the tips I have learned to help save money.

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Herbalife Weight Loss

You’ve probably seen a sign on a community bulletin board that read, “Lose Weight Now, Ask Me How” or seen someone with a pin or bumper sticker that read the same. The person is most likely selling Herbalife, a company that makes supplements and weight loss products and that has been around since 1980.

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Cheap Labor Day Getaways

For many families, Labor Day weekend is the last chance they have to spend some quality vacation time together before the school year begins again. If you want to get away for the weekend but don’t want to spend an arm and a leg to do so, think about vacation locales near your hometown. You can also save on housing costs by switching with a friend or by finding someone who needs a housesitter for the weekend.

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Mother’s Day Breakfast Ideas

Many moms prepare meals for their families daily, ensuring that their brood has the sustenance necessary to make it through the day. Mother’s Day is a great time to reverse this norm and to prepare a breakfast for the mother in your life. By making a tasty and thoughtful breakfast meal, you can convey to your mom just how important and how appreciated she is.