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Coping Emotionally and Financially After Being Laid Off

I have been delaying this blog simply because I didn’t want to relive the emotions I felt after being laid off. Unfortunately, the economy isn’t getting any better and too many people are still losing their jobs. If I can help just one person understand the emotional roller coaster, then I will be satisfied.
During my 6 [...]

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Save Money with Hand Me Downs

Hand me down baby clothes are the best thing ever because they save you an insane amount of money! Yesterday, my sister-in-law brought 2 enormous trash bags filled with clothing and a large Rubbermaid container loaded with toys! She could have easily sold this stuff and made a killing, but instead generously filled my sons closet [...]

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15 Money Saving Green Tips

Everywhere you turn, you hear about “going green”. Many people assume that making green lifestyle changes will take a lot of effort and money. Let’s face it, no one has the extra cash in this tough economy. Even Kermit the Frog adds some confusion with his song “It’s Not Easy Being Green”.  In honor of [...]

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Craigslist.org for Baby Bargains

If you have children, you already know how expensive baby merchandise can be.  If you are an expectant parent, I highly recommend you visit Craigslist.org to seek out gently used items.  Bargains are out there!  As a first time mom, I learned very quickly that all babies have different likes and dislikes.  I received a [...]

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