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Post date: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 11:47

Total Tally Tuesday: Checking Account Balances!

by Jessica At Parenting.com

Blog: Family Budget Boot Camp

Every Tuesday, we’ll report exactly how much our families have in their checking accounts -- and what they’re planning to do with it.

Leah: $704.16

This will go just to pay the bills, as usual. We have a huge Christmas food-shopping coming up, as I am the cook of the family and we have out of town guests visiting with us for 10 days. To save money, I will do most of the cooking rather than eating out, unless we are treated. =)

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Post date: Monday, December 14, 2009 - 17:51

Do Your Kids (Still) Believe in Santa?

by Jessica At Parenting.com

Blog: Show and Tell

This year, we made an important decision for our toddler: we're committed to perpetuating the Santa Clause myth. We're doing it because, well, what other opportunities does she have to believe -- really believe -- in magic?

We couldn't think of any.

So bring on the cookies and milk, get Daddy to walk on the roof and shake sleigh bells at midnight, because Santa Clause is coming to our house…until our kid wises up. Hopefully, we'll make some great memories before that day arrives.

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Post date: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 18:43

Lori's Employment Agency Consultation

by Jessica At Parenting.com

Blog: Family Budget Boot Camp

Today's guest blogger is Carie Strahorn, from the employment agency Boly:Welch. Looks like she and Lori had a very productive meeting last week; here's Carie's account. Read Full Post

Post date: Wednesday, December 9, 2009 - 16:30

Free Shipping Day is December 17!

by Jessica At Parenting.com

Blog: Show and Tell

Last minute shoppers, take a deep breath. At Free Shipping Day.com, more than 520 retailers will be offering discounts on great gifts, you'll get free shipping, and they guarantee delivery by Christmas Eve.

See a list of all the retailers here. (The Apple Store, Circuit City, Kmart, Overstock.com, PetSmart, Sephora, Zappos, and more!)

Nope, it's not a Christmas miracle. Just another smart way to shop.

Be Merry!

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Post date: Tuesday, December 1, 2009 - 17:40

Total Tally Tuesday: Checking Account Balances!

by Jessica At Parenting.com

Blog: Family Budget Boot Camp

Every Tuesday, we’ll report exactly how much our families have in their checking accounts -- and what they’re planning to do with it.

Leah: $544.60

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Post date: Tuesday, December 1, 2009 - 13:05

Surf and Shop for (Any) Good Cause

by Jessica At Parenting.com

Blog: Show and Tell

Now, here's a good use of the Internet.

Wish you could donate to charity, but don't have any money? Use GoodSearch.com (powered by Yahoo!) to search the Web, and 50% of the revenue generated by advertisers goes to the charity, nonprofit, or school of your choosing. That's right, you can enter your child's school as a recipient of these funds!

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Post date: Thursday, November 26, 2009 - 10:41

A lot to be thankful for

by Jessica At Parenting.com

Blog: Show and Tell

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

It's easy to be thankful for the love of our friends and family, but let's not forget the day-to-day stuff -- the details that make up the bigger picture. For example:

I'm thankful that my "baby" is still small enough for me to rock in my arms.

I'm thankful that she's liking preschool a lot.

I'm thankful that we only have one more credit card to pay off.

I'm thankful that my husband cleans the kitchen every morning.

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Post date: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 15:05

Black Friday tip: See tons of ads online!

by Jessica At Parenting.com

Blog: Show and Tell

Wouldn't it be great if you could study all the big chain store's Black Friday offers before you drag yourself out of bed pre-sunrise?

Well, your wish is granted:

Black Friday Info.com is doing a great job of rounding them up.