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"The Deluxe Edition of Homemaking Cottage is amazing. There are great recipes, cleaning strategies, and articles that inspire me as a parent, homemaker, wife, and woman. It is wonderful to finally have a magazine designed for homemakers instead of treating homemaking as a dreaded chore. Whether looking for fun ideas for the kids or a new recipe I know that I will find what I am looking for on the Homemaking Cottage website." ~Samantha Place
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Changing The Way We Think About Money in 2012 |
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Written by Trina Boice
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 To change our finances, we have to make some changes in our behavior. This crazy economy has forced most of us to analyze how we’re doing with our money and to rethink our purchases and investments. Money isn’t the most important thing in the world, but it sure touches everything that is....
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Black Friday SenSALEtional |
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Written by Trina Boice
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 Saving money is all about being organized and thinking ahead. Black Friday is a perfect example. Most of us are completely exhausted after all of the busy activities of Thanksgiving and still have dirty dishes in the sink the next day, but the organized shopper wakes up early the next morning, ready to hit the stores and grab the bargains...
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Written by Trina Boice
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 Thank you Veterans! We truly hope you feel the love of a grateful nation for your military service. I’m always so impressed by restaurants and stores that offer freebies to our brave soldiers. Share this list of companies who are giving Vets free meals and goodies with your favorite soldier...
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Celebrating National Coupon Month Just Makes Cents |
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Written by Trina Boice
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 Some people call me the Coupon Queen. My kids even laugh at me and say if the house were on fire and we needed to flee to safety that I’d grab my coupon box before leaving. We pretty much only go out to dinner if we have a coupon to use and yes, I even have one of those cute...
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Written by Trina Boice
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 After 45 years, Jerry Lewis is retiring as host of the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Labor Day telethon. The 85-year-old comedian and Las Vegas resident issued a statement Monday through the Tucson, Ariz.-based Muscular Dystrophy Association calling it time for a “new telethon era.”
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Saving Money at the Gas Pump this Summer |
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Written by Trina Boice
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 With gasoline prices at $3.84 per gallon, on average, and likely to hit $4 by summer, you're probably feeling the pain at the pump. However, there are ways to keep gas costs under control. Chris Faulkner, CEO of Texas-based Breitling Oil and Gas Co., offers these ten tips...
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Saving BIG on Tax Day with a Home Business |
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Written by Trina Boice
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 Death and taxes…kind of the same thing, right? Does the mere thought of tax time send you into a panic attack? It’s that time of year again! Ugh.
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Written by Trina Boice
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 Scholastic Books has recently created a fun, new web site entitled www.youarewhatyouread.com where you can join an online book community that lets you connect with readers around the world through the books that have shaped your life.
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Buying an eReader for Christmas? |
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Written by Trina Boice
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 E-readers are on every book-lover's wish list this Christmas, and probably on yours too. The prices are getting so much more reasonable these days too. Here is a quick comparison guide in case it's on your shopping list this year. If you're the avid reader in the family...
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The Magic of Earning Money by Linking |
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Written by Trina Boice
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 My 10th book just hit stores this week! YAY! Writing a best-selling book is all about connecting...connecting with the reader through a great story, memorable characters, inspiring messages, and creating an experience that leaves the reader wanting to read more of your words...
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Written by Trina Boice
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 Get your tickets now because word has it that Donnie and Marie won't be in Vegas for much longer. Mary Hart announced on Entertainment Tonight this week that they have broken their Vegas contract and accepted another one on Broadway.
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Written by Trina Boice
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 Has that lady on your car’s navigator ever completely lost her mind? Mine did last night as I was trying to find the Emerge Salon and Day Spa for my first hair appointment.
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Saving money on college is as easy as ABC |
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Written by Trina Boice
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 A college education is one of the biggest investments a person will make in his lifetime...or a parent's lifetime! My two oldest sons are headed out to college this week and both my heart and wallet are feeling it.
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Knowledge is Power...and Free! |
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Written by Trina Boice
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 Can you believe it’s BACK TO SCHOOL time already? While some mothers are celebrating the idea of a quiet, clean house during school hours, others are sad to leave behind the carefree fun of summer spent with their children. |
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Super Saving Ideas for Your Grocery Bill |
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Written by Trina Boice
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 Food prices have been increasing all over the world as shortages are becoming apparent. But here are some ways (over 100 for the full version!) to shave off pennies, dimes and dollars from your food costs.
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I have a pretty hard-bound notebook I purchased at Barnes and Noble that is my “book” notebook. In this notebook I keep track of what I’ve read and what I want to read. I have pages with book wish lists for me, for my husband, and for my kids.
