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Graduates – Use Summer to Learn How to Avoid College Fail Points

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you are going on to college in the fall, don’t let summer roll by without doing some preparation work to help you avoid typical college fail points. Talk to any alumni you may know (hint parents, cousins, that kid that went off to college last year) to see what they know about it. Read up on what colleges may offer.

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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you know you are going to want to have a tutor for your child this year, use a college tutor. Check with your local college for students who are majoring in the subject your child needs help with. my sister-in-law earned enough cash to take the family to Hawaii!! College students have the option of renting books now.

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Rent Your College Text Books!

Nicoles Nickels

I know it seems like summer just started and for new and continuing college students the fall is far, far away. One of the largest costs in college is the plethora of text books you need to have for all your courses. Buying your texts at the college book store can be pretty shocking to the wallet. free shipping both ways.

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

If you have the knack for your DSLR, a photo session would be a perfect idea for new parents, soon-to-be high school or college graduates, or a family portrait. This is a perfect gift for the newly married couple or a college graduate leaving the nest on your list. Give your Gift of Organization. Family Heirlooms. Private Lessons.

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Free Book Friday 2/21 – Free Kindle, Nook & Google Play Books

For the Mommas

The Other Sister {Kindle}. Jessie Bains is the other sister, the bad sister, which she has proven more often than not, until the day she gets kidnapped and brutally raped. Others become violent savages. But a precious few, like Amanda, survive. and change. Everyone knows Lindsey is the good one, and Jessie is the bad one.

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Summer Staycation Ideas: Enjoy the U.S. on a Budget

Family Balance Sheet

Northeast Ohio (Canton, Akron, Cleveland) ~ Sisters Shopping on a Shoestring. Bryan/College Station, Texas ~ How to Homeschool My Child. Cincinnati, Ohio ~ Adventure mom. Columbus, Ohio ~ Cleverly Simple. Dayton, Ohio ~ Savings Lifestyle. Northeast Ohio ~ Raising Lifelong Learners. North Central Oklahoma ~ From this Kitchen Table.

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10 FREE (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

This is a great idea for seniors, friends who don’t have family nearby, college students, or just about anyone on your list. If your freezer is packed with ready made meals that just need to be heated up, this would be an awesome gift for anybody, especially any college students or seniors on your list. Baked Goods. Hair Cuts.

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