As a candle lover, I have been disappointed at the growing price of candles lately. They have increased so much in price that we can no longer afford to buy the good ones that fragrant the entire house. We have tried other alternatives (ie: cheaper candles) but they aren’t the same.
While there are many new [...]

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As any parent can tell you, having a child identification kit assembled is a necessity in the event the unthinkable happens and a child goes missing. There are many resources available to parents, including the local police department, where actual kits are available to gather the important information you need to aid search efforts.
However, what [...]

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The Fraud Files hosted the last Carnival of Personal finance for 2008, and has included a wide variety of personal finance blogs for your end-of-the-year financial fix!
Here are a few notable posts you’ll want to look at:

Deposit Accounts details some of the pros and cons to putting your money in a Certificate of Deposit.
Destroy Debt [...]

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Skiing is a wonderful adventure vacation the whole family can enjoy but it can be downright expensive, especially if you do not live within driving distance to a ski resort. If you are planning to take a ski trip with your family, there are some things you can do to cut down on the costs [...]

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As the holidays are beginning to wind down, many people are looking forward to getting back to normal or even getting away from all the stress. Many are still traveling or planning to join other family members to celebrate the New Year. This year, it may be a little tougher to stretch out a holiday [...]

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Was Santa a little too good for your kids this year?  If you can’t seem to navigate your living room due to all the new toys, and can’t find your children’s bed under all the older toys - it’s time to do something about it.
Donate the Old Toys
Have your children help you go through their [...]

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Colds and viruses tend to hit people during the winter months.  Experts say it has nothing to do with the weather itself, but that people’s immune systems are generally lower during the winter and it makes us more prone to illness.
Here are 7 tips for sending the common cold packing quickly!
1.  An oldie… but goodie [...]

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If you’re not allergic to peanuts, chances are you enjoy the famous peanut butter cups Reese’s makes.  How can you go wrong, chocolate covered peanut butter and sugar?  This version is easy to make (although a bit time consuming), great for holiday parties or just anytime you want a treat!

Ingredients Needed:

1 1/2 cups creamy [...]

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Every once in awhile, and particularly around the holidays, you might get a phone call from your mother or aunt that they’re just going to “stop by” for a few minutes or to drop off some cookies.  Sometimes you check the answering machine on your way in the door and discover a message from your [...]

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Sadly, as more and more people are confronted with debt and poor on some level with the current economy, there will always be a large number of people who will continue to make the same mistakes time and time again. This repetition will likely leave a lot of those people in debt for a [...]

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