Last week, I bought $200 worth of groceries and only paid $50. How? Coupons.There are many excuses people use in order to avoid using coupons. Some of the most common ones include, "It takes too much time," or "I don't see the value in it." But in our recent economy, more and more people are taking the time to print or clip coupons while watching their savings grow.Learning to use coupons is definitely a process. It takes time to figure out how...more
Is moving to where the jobs are an option for American youth?Some might play it save and continue living with their parents. Others might not have this option or they simply might not like that idea.It might take a really long time for the economy to pick up and therefore it might not be one of the options for the June 2009 graduates. How long is the wait going to be? How long will it take to find a job? Young people have to make a decision: stay...more
Sometimes we forget to show our fathers how much we care about them and tell them that we appreciate all their hard work. So when Father's Day is almost here and you're thinking about Father's Day gifts ensure that you get him something special.If you're stumped, don't worry just think about his hobbies and interests. One especially popular pass time for older men is gardening. In this article we'll use that as an example and take a look at some potential Father's Day gifts. However, you'll find items easily for almost any dad-obsession out there; from football to brewing so don't think that this article won't apply to you if you don't have a green-fingered father. Whilst you might not share your father's interests, try to see what it is about his hobby which makes him happy. If your father is a gardener then you should be happy for him because studies have shown that it can be very good for a person's health and has many other considerable benefits.Benefits of GardeningAdmittedly, not all fathers have healthy hobbies. For example, darts players can eat a lot of unhealthy foods and drink more than their recommended quantity of beer. Equally, dads who love music might spend a lot of...more
The title of this article is slightly ironic, because your golden years probably don't start until you're 60. However, we're paying tribute to the many lovely ladies and gentlemen turning fifty this year! If you know one of them, remember to make a fuss and let them know you love them, because 50 years is a milestone.Actors Alec Balwin and Bruce...more
When you make the investment of a Security System you want to make sure you have purchased the Best. So a review of what is available in the market might be helpful.There are security systems available at the major hardware and retail stores which are cheap, as they offer a bare minimum of cameras and monitors. If you find one that you think will...more
Mothers day is just around the corner, and now is the perfect time to think about what you want to get her. Between QVC and the internet, the choices available to you for mothers day are endless, over whelming in some cases. The secret is knowing your mother. I know it sounds silly, and what I mean by that is knowing what she really wants not what you think she wants. We grow up and we move away from home, and we may not talk to our mothers as much as we would like to. Between working to stay a float or trying to get promoted at the firm, and trying to stay active within our own families time just seems to slip away, and before you know it weeks or even months in some case have gone by. Then the guilt sets in and we go out and buy the most expensive arrangement or a nice piece of jewelry. In that instance who are we trying to make feel better? Is it mom who does not like to wear a lot of Jewelry, but you go out and get her a diamond ring or bracelet. We have all done it in one form or the other; let's not fall into that trap this year. I find gift baskets are a very nice way to express or love for our mothers. Home made or brought it does not matter. You can customize a basket to...more
Years ago you saw flowers being delivered everywhere you looked. You would see them get delivered as school from one crush to another, and even at your workplace. But over the last few years you have seen flower shops close up and less and less...more
For some parent and guardians, it was just a stop gap measure. They were going to square things as soon as they used it to clean up their own mess. Besides it's not like they don't have time. The child is nowhere near adult age and if they are so...more
You have heard and read about prices coming down and real "steals" available in houses and condos in Miami. You probably also have heard about Miami's foreclosures, short sales in Miami, REO, bank owned properties and other terms that intuitively you...more
Finding bereavement gifts, to give to the family of a deceased person, should not be a tedious task. Most of the time, simple things can mean a lot to them during their time of grief. There are different types of items you can choose from.Your choice...more
From AgingParents.comIs Dad Okay?You're visiting Dad, and notice that he just doesn't seem to have his old "spark". He speaks slowly. He doesn't want to go out. He spends his time watching TV or falling asleep during the day. He isn't eating much....more
A good friend of mine once said "we birth how we live". In preparing for birth then it may be wise to have a good awareness of "how we live"!The 7Words system is the best means I have come across of raising our awareness of how we function. In its...more