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Cheap Labor Day Fun

Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer. The end of summer! That’s no fun. Or, is it? For most families, the long holiday weekend is the last chance to relax and enjoy each other’s company without the stress of homework, scheduled sporting events and other school-related functions. However, if you are trying to keep a handle on your spending habits, Labor Day may not be the time to splurge on an expensive getaway. Fortunately, you can have a blast bidding summer a fond farewell, bond with your family and preserve your budget, all at the same time. Here’s how: … Continue reading →

Make Volunteering Fun

Volunteering can be a rewarding family activity, but if you have reluctant children, then giving back to those less fortunate can be a challenge. The key to motivating your kids to give back is to make the experience as fun as possible. Fortunately, some of the most fulfilling volunteer projects can be found right in your neighborhood. For example, raking leaves in an elderly neighbor’s yard or painting murals at a local community center can be a fun and rewarding family affair. All children have different talents and interests; parents should encourage their kids to share these special gifts during … Continue reading →

Seasonal Photo Projects

Fifty-two days and counting until Santa makes his yearly visit and you know what that means… you have less than two months to get all of your holiday shopping done. If you are an avid photographer you’ll likely be giving away at least some gifts with a photo theme. In previous blogs I provided directions on how to make some simple and affordable photo projects, and with the holidays just around the corner I’ve decided to keep the ideas flowing and dedicate at least two blogs a week to fabulous photo gifts. The following photo projects are just as easy … Continue reading →

Low-Cost Ways to Do Good This Summer

Doing good for others can be a worthwhile experience for the whole family, not to mention a lot of fun. This summer, why not think about ways that you can lend a hand. There are plenty of different things to do that will give back to the community, and many of them involve the outdoors. That is a great deal for family fun, all while you bless others at the same time. It is a fallacy that you must have a lot of money or offer monetary charitable contributions in order to make a difference in someone’s life. Try one … Continue reading →

Taking Time to be Thankful

I have two of the best co-bloggers I could want. Stephanie Romero and Sara Berthiaume provide intelligent, insightful and relevant content about the ins and outs of home business. Often I find our minds are on the same subject and our posts naturally complement each other. When our posts are not on the same subject we tend to round out the home business section making it a great resource for beginner and veteran home business professionals. We honestly do this without trying. We are simply three women with a passion for working from home and sharing it with others even … Continue reading →

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Dads on a Budget

Dear Dads, don’t let an empty wallet cast a dark shadow over Mother’s Day. There are plenty of inexpensive ways you can help your child craft a memorable gift for mom on her special day. What’s more, making the personal projects will allow you time to bond with your child and give mom a break in the process. TISSUE PAPER FLOWERS Materials: Bare branch from your yard or the park Tissue paper in green and pink Pencil with an eraser Glue Directions: Cut green tissue paper into triangles (use 1- to 2-inch squares cut in half on the diagonal). Use … Continue reading →

Ideas for Sweet Mother’s Day Treats

Flowers and chocolate are traditional Mother’s Day gifts, so why not combine the two to create an extra special treat for mom on her special day? The following projects are ideal for tweens and teens to work on alone. Younger kids can craft the sweet treats for mom with help from dad or another adult family member or friend. CHOCOLATE FLOWERS Materials: Silk ferns 3 silk roses 6 candy bars Wrapping paper 6 plastic floral cardholders Green tissue paper Ribbon Directions: Wrap candy bars with gift paper. Try to use different color wrapping paper for each candy bar. Attach wrapped … Continue reading →

Free and Low Cost Counseling and Support

Isn’t it ironic that when you most need counseling you usually don’t have the extra means to pay for it? You might need to seek out some advice about your finances, getting a new job or even on your marriage. Whatever the case, paying $50 to $400 an hour may not be the best thing to help you. If you find yourself in need of counseling or other similar support, it may be best to first start to look around for free and low cost options. Some of these options require you to meet certain financial or residential guidelines (you … Continue reading →

A Little Spoiling Goes a Long Way

In Mary Ann’s blog she wrote about electing to buy sensible practical gifts for people in hard times and some of you shared your crafty projects. While I can see it makes economic sense to be practical, one of the things I love about my husband is that he doesn’t buy me things for the house and practical gifts. I would hate that! The thing is he knows home well He knows I like pretty things. They don’t have to be expensive. They do have to be pretty or fun. We try and make our gifts to each other – … Continue reading →

Tips to Get the Promotion

Do you want your boss’ job? Do you have dreams of moving up and being an executive or manager in your current company? You can do some things now, before the opportunity arises, to ensure your chances of getting a promotion. 1. First, learn all you can about the company and business structure. Go beyond what you currently do and even what your boss does. Get to know how the company functions from all angles. 2. Volunteer to take on special projects or task forces. Many companies look for temporary leadership on a situational basis. This can be a great … Continue reading →