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It Actually ISN’T a Scam?!

Too many nights staying up late can get you into a lot of trouble financially. You're dozing off, watching a late-night episode of "Mama's House," and the new gadget comes on TV that you HAVE TO HAVE!! 4 "easy" payments later, and the gizmo is already broken and...

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A Food For Your Mood

We all know that pizza and yummy snack foods can make you feel happy...for a few minutes or so. But the reality is that over time, those things won't make you feel any sorts of happy if you eat too much of it. So here are a few foods that can actually put you in a...

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Stay Sane This Summer

  Oh the summer time! For single people and couples without kids, it can be just regular working days with the additional trips to the pool. But for parents, it seems like work is double-time...with no pool fun! Whether it's summer sports they're involved with,...

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Let's NOT Get This Gift for the Kid

I will always remember my well-meaning uncle getting my baby brother a present for his 3rd birthday that wasn't as much sweet as was terrifying: a clown doll that cackled. That's right, right up there with Mr. Jack-in-the-Box and a puppet with dead eyes was this...

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Majors, Majors, Majors….

As a supportive parent, aunt, grandparent,  guardian, etc., you'd love your soon-to-be college student following whatever degree that will make them happy. But the reality is that some majors just don't pan out well when the job-world comes knocking. Trust me, it was...

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“Like New” Not Always King

          When it comes to shopping for a bargain, I will be the first person who stands-up proudly for the concept (the hubby being right there next to me)! Yes, half of the stuff (or more) in our 2 bedroom apartment was either passed down, a...

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Tornado Safety FAQs

We don't have live TV at the house, so explaining this morning to the hubby why I was back in our bed and not working at PraiseShare was new news to him! His exact response to what happened in Oklahoma: "Are you serious?" A few hours later, when it sunk in that the...

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I'd like to brag on my wife for just a moment

I'd like to brag on my wife for just a moment: We announced this morning that we had decided to postpone our PraiseShare fundraiser for a day out of respect for those who lost loved ones in Oklahoma on Monday. A lot of our volunteers - who had already planned to be...

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Family Summer Fun for CHEAP

No matter how excited kids get about the idea of summer break, about a week into it they already are saying the dreadful 2-word sentence: "I'm bored." It's not easy to get away from this phrase coming out of their lips, but you can try to stop it in it's tracks...

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Mercy Ships is Saving Lives!

Mercy Ships doctors on board the "Africa Mercy" are helping women suffering from complications during childbirth. May 23rd has been designated INTERNATIONAL DAY TO END OBSTETRIC FISTULA. Women becoming incontinent due to obstructed labor and delivery is a common...

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An Open Invitation To Stop Hurt

http://youtu.be/ltun92DfnPY I don't know her, I've never met her, and I don't even think I've ever met the kid accusing her on Facebook. But tonight I witnessed first hand how quickly a favorite media outlet of mine turned into a tool of hurt. Going through a Facebook...

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And to Think, My TV Cost ________

Technology can be cool, but it can also be pretty pricey! Being a fan of electronics AND a great deal, it's always good news to  know I can save money big time on some of the usual purchases families make at least a few times in a lifetime, including the TV. When...

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Networking Respectfully!

Mistakes are bound to happen in our lives, sometimes at the most random of times. But making a mistake in Networking and possibly landing that much-needed job can be a mistake you don't ever want to fall guilty of! But don't worry, here are a few heads-up on how to...

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The Crock-pot Can Make What?!

The crock-pot: an invention that has saved many busy families from going hungry when their whole day is insane! But the beauty of something so versatile is that it really CAN do almost anything (minus vacuuming). Here are a few things that can be made in your 1 (or...

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Scammers Want You To Fall For These

I remember being around 4 years old, and was very fascinated with the iron my mom was using to make my dad's shirts "flat." Even though she told me multiple times to not touch it because it was hot, I felt like I needed to test what she said. Yep, I got burnt! Many...

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When NOT to Shop the Dollar Store

I am ALL about saving money, and if there's something at the dollar store, of all places, for $1 or less, I'm on it. But, thanks to a recent column, some things may not be that great to buy at our favorite money-saver hotspot. Not Bad Purchases: ~Party Supplies...

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New Mommies and Crazy Cravings

For many ladies, this Mother's Day will be there first, even if their little one is resting within the womb. You may want to show her love by getting her a mani/pedi or some type of pregnancy massage. Or you can be a great friend and loved one and keep her cravings in...

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Money Lies to Put to Rest

It's something that is delicate and can even get under many people's skin, up to retirement age: Handling Money. The thing is, money can be a gift from our Emmanuel...if we use it in the ways He wants us to! Here are a few money lies that need to be stomped out now...

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Customer Service, 2.0

    Twitter, Facebook, and every other social media in between can come in handy for more then just posting what you and your friend had for lunch today. When it comes to customer service, The Savings Experiment suggest using these fine tools to get a...

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Striving for the Comfort Through the Comfort

Have you ever thought what it was like to be Job's wife? In the Bible we get a glimpse of who she is before she essentially turns her back and hauls out of town, or at least far away from the un-raveling that was happening before their own eyes. "His wife said to him,...

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