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Should Parents Pay For Good Grades?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

To me, it is normal and natural for a parent to want their child to do well – in school and in life. We rewarded our sons for good grades – through high school. My brother and I excelled in school, as did both of our sons. After all, isn’t the point to get your kids to work hard for the satisfaction of a job well done?

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Parenting Pointers: Promoting Emotional Readiness for the Workplace

Motherhood Moments

That’s why children should learn healthy habits well before college-age. Substance misuse and addiction happen in “nice” families—a fact Magee knows all too well after losing his son William to an accidental overdose. It’s no surprise they’re anxious and depressed. Give them a wellbeing “toolbox” and insist they use it.

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Why I Don’t Use Credit Card Rewards Programs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

An August 2013 issue of Daily Finance, in an article entitled Credit Card Debt Falling But Still Very High reported: “According to data from the Federal Reserve, as of July 2013, the average indebted household in the U.S. The hope is that you will not pay off the balance and will have to pay interest on that balance.

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How To Re-use Common Items

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Last weekend my grown son was home for our autumn family picnic. I’m sure most of you can add your own ideas to the list as well. Brown grocery bag s (when we can get them) are used for wrapping boxes for mailing and artwork by children as well as lining the kitchen trash can. That thing predates me!” Containers.

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Back to school shopping

Saving SAHM Sanity

Where I live school doesn't start until after Labor Day, but I know a lot of other states start as early as the middle of August, YIKES! This September I'll be a full time college student (taking all of four classes) My other half has also decided that he would like to go back to school and will be in college as well.

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Giveaway: Kiddo Tags $50 Credit

Saving Cents With Sense

If you want a more permanent solution, they do offer iron-on labels as well – but I really like the option to choose what works best for you. Giveaway ends August 21, 2013 at 3pm EST. The winner will be chosen using rafflecopter. Save on your own custom labels from Kiddo Tags with code: BTS2013 at checkout. a Rafflecopter giveaway.

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Giveaway: Easy Lunchboxes Prize Pack

Saving Cents With Sense

I am excited to start using this system with my son to help keep his food safe and organized. You can find a variety of Easy Lunchbox sets, or just lunchboxes or containers at Amazon – and some of the items qualify for FREE shipping with Amazon Prime , so watch for that as well. This giveaway is offered to US residents only.

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