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How to Prevent Your Baby from Developing Scurvy

It is not often that you hear of someone developing scurvy in today’s world. Scurvy was once a disease that afflicted pirates and explorers in the 18th century. That doesn’t mean that people no longer catch this (now rare) disease. A baby in Spain was diagnosed with scurvy. How can you prevent your baby from developing this disease? A study was published in the journal Pediatrics that parents should take note of. Researchers found that a baby in Spain had developed scurvy, and set out to find out how that happened. In short, they determined that it was due to … Continue reading →

Coupon Countdown: Extreme Savings in Four Weeks

Would you like to start saving up to 90 percent off of your groceries? It is very possible, thanks to coupons and extreme saving strategies. In one month, you can leave the grocery store with a skip in your step instead of a grimace at your grocery receipt. Forget the expensive couponing classes and read this article instead! Week One: Find Serious Coupons While clipping your Sunday morning coupons might have saved you a little bit in the past, it is time to get serious. You want high-value coupons, and you want many of them. Don’t settle for one newspaper … Continue reading →

Brand New Coupons for July!

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The coupons that you have collected that expired in June are no longer valid. Now is a good time to weed them out of your coupon holder. Replace them with some of these brand new coupons from Coupons.com. They have a huge batch of new coupons for you to browse through. I will point out some of the best ones in this blog. Kellogg’s has a coupon that will save you $0.70 when you buy any 1 Kellogg’s To Go Breakfast Shakes. Kellogg’s has a coupon that will save you $1.50 when you buy any 2 Kellogg’s To Go Breakfast … Continue reading →

Seven Ways to Save $1,000 for Your Emergency Fund

Dave Ramsey, financial guru who has helped so many families get out of debt, recommends that most of us start on the path to financial solvency by first saving up $1,000 toward an emergency fund. By having a solid emergency fund, we are less likely to go into debt, should the unexpected happen, such as the home furnace needing to be replaced, the car needing to be repaired, or the experience of a medical crisis. Saving that $1,000 is the first step of Ramsey’s overall get-out-of-debt plan. How can you save that much when there doesn’t seem to be any … Continue reading →

Will Your Health Insurance Cover a Flu Shot?

Now wouldn’t be a good time to catch the flu. All of us are so busy in December, and no one enjoys being sick. The CDC recommends that most people get a flu shot in order to prevent them from catching the current strain of flu. Will your health insurance cover the cost of a flu shot? This year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccine. They point out that the flu shot is the most important step in protecting against the flu, which can be a very … Continue reading →

Anticipating Expenses in Your Budget

When establishing a budget, it is important to account for variability. Some monthly expenses change a bit each month, such as your energy bills, others are paid bi-annually or annually instead of monthly, such as taxes, and some pop up unexpectedly. Others expenses may vary in their amounts each month. Knowing how to anticipate your expenses will leave you with a solid budget that is always in the black. First start with the stable expenses, those that do not change from month to month. Some examples might be your car payment, your mortgage payment, or a student loan. You can … Continue reading →

What is Your 11 Month Old Up To?

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I am going to savor every moment of this last month. The last month before my baby officially turns into a one year old. I can’t take it. The time has gone by way too quickly. It always does. Today is his 11 month birthday and the best gift he could give me? He finally said Mama. Intentionally. You see, he has been saying “Dada” intentionally for a few months now. I have to admit that I’ve been more than a little jealous. My husband is fabulous and wonderful, and deserves the love too, but a Mom is always eager … Continue reading →

Coupons for Glade, Kellogg’s, Ziploc, and More!

November is here, and Thanksgiving is coming. This month, your grocery bill is going to be larger than usual. The way to stay within your budget is to use as many coupons as possible. Start with this batch of coupons that Coupons.com currently has available. Kellogg’s has a coupon that will save you $1.00 when you buy any 3 Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts toaster pastries, or mini crisps. This coupon is only redeemable at Walmart. Welch’s has a coupon that will save you $1.00 when you buy 2 Welch’s Essentials Juice Cocktail blends. The coupon can be used on any flavor of … Continue reading →

Last Chance to Use October Coupons!

The printable coupons that you find at Coupons.com don’t last forever. Some of them are about to expire in the next few days, when October changes into November. Fortunately, Coupons.com will send you an email to let you know about the good coupons that are about to go bad. Coupons.com will send you email with links to the newest coupons that they offer. They also let you know when some of their coupons are about to expire. Naturally, these nice little email reminders appear in your inbox towards the end of the month. Here are the coupons that will expire … Continue reading →

What to Do With Your Fall Leaves

Oh boy. It must be fall. There are leaves coming down everywhere, and everywhere people are raking them into piles. In our neighborhood, we have folks who come around in a big truck to take the leaves away. What? I want those leaves! What can you do with leaves, you might ask? Turn them into giant pumpkins. This might be a temporary solution, but if you have a lot of leaves they are perfect for slipping into a big orange garbage bag. Put a scary face onto the bag, and you have an instant giant Halloween decoration, no blowing up … Continue reading →