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How To Plan The Perfect New Year's Eve

Some people might argue that there’s no such thing as the perfect New Year’s Eve. Another party with 100 of your closest friends, all sloshed and wearing funny hats? Or stay home and watch that ball drop again? Neither! Your first resolution is to ring in the New Year with style and fun. Here are a range of options to suit almost anyone.

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Calling Out All Cougars!

Todays Blog Post was sort of like a joint effort between myself and the yummy mummies at the local Second Cup Cafe. It all started with my girlfriend, who met me for a coffee after school drop off. What are you writing about today? she asked. Not quite sure. Was thinking about Cougars. What do you think? I replied. In no time, we had about 5 women there, all throwing ideas my way, me typing as quickly as I could. I know why I never go to that particular Cafe to write. Its VERY distracting. But FUN!

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How to Talk to Kids About Money

You first start learning about teaching your kids about money on that special trip to Wal-Mart when your child first throws a tantrum because you won’t buy her a Barbie doll. Some people will grab the child from the shopping cart and leave the store fuming and red in the face. Other parents might opt to purchase it (hey, it’s only five bucks) just to continue shopping in peace and avoid any future humiliation. Eventually you will have to learn to say “No” and teach your kids about money.

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Hosting a Baby Shower

The baby shower is a beautiful gift that friends or family can give to an expecting couple. Traditionally a baby shower is hosted by a non-relative, but in modern times it is acceptable for anyone to host the baby shower. Baby showers may be for women and girls only, or they can include male relatives and friends.