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Christmas Through the Years

Family Balance Sheet

2008…the year that I failed as a mother. In 2013, the toddler years have passed us by and they’re growing up way too fast. Our sweet boy, Toby was our first baby though. In 2006, our oldest daughter was 1. My guess is that Toby is looking at a treat that someone is holding to keep him sitting still.

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Meet a Reader | Kim from Iowa

The Frugal Girl

Growing up we tended to be a paycheck-to-paycheck family. We bought our house as a short sale in 2008. My younger son and I have been volunteering there lately and the need seems to be growing more and more. So I bought some fun sprinkles and googly eyes and made a competition out of it. What’s your best frugal win?

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Enrollment is OPEN for Elite Blog Academy

Family Balance Sheet

” Have you ever wished that blogger could guide you through the process of a successful blog and show you step-by- step, exactly how to grow your traffic and generate a sustainable income? I opened FBS in late 2008 when I was a stay at home mom to a toddler and an infant. Well your wish has just come true.

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Psychological Tips for Successful Stock Investing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Don’t we all wish we had kept a closer eye on the events prior to 2008 and 2009 and sold our positions prior to that! I confess to being an amateur on this after the 2008 crash. You want stock in companies that are growing as well as ones that pay some dividend. Don’t Trust The Majority Opinion.

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5 Economic Assumptions We (still) Make That Won’t Always Be True

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Hmmmm, in 2008 one of the biggest fears was that credit markets would dry up causing massive restrictions in banks lending to one another and therefore massive refusals to lend money to us. Ahem… , we all saw real estate fall in 2008, 2009 and 2010 – but do you believe that it is now on the rebound?

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Skidders Footwear & Kneepads 50% Off

Saving Everyday

“Made to be worn both indoors and outdoors, hassle-free and skid-proof Skidders socks and shoes promote healthy development for growing feet while providing freedom of movement, traction and protection. Skidders launched in 2008 as a division of a larger company called Celebrity International, Inc.,

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Forgotten Lands: First Colony $.99 Game Download at Big Fish!

Nicoles Nickels

Game description: 1st Runner-Up Best Time Management Game of 2008! Establish buildings, train workers and grow your new home to a prosperous place where your civilization can flourish. Big Fish Games is offering the PC game Forgotten Lands: First Colony for just $0.99 when you use code lands99 at checkout ! retail price!

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