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How to Find a Good Babysitter to Care for Your Kids

{ Posted on Jan 25 2012 by Melissa Batai }
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Categories : All, EDITJE, Family & Home, Kids, Money Crashers, OPTQ
When I was in college, I made all of my spending money by babysitting. I started out with one job babysitting a two-year-old boy, and by the time I graduated I had six families for whom I regularly babysat. Now, ...Read More »

8 Frugal & Fun Martin Luther King Day Activities for Kids

{ Posted on Jan 11 2012 by Melissa Batai }
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Categories : All, EDITHM, Entertainment, Family & Home, Kids, Lifestyle, Money Crashers, OPTJE, OPTQ
To many young children – and even some adults – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is simply a day off from school or work. However, kids are very often interested in learning new things, and this holiday is a great opportunity ...Read More »

5 Unusual Ways to Raise Successful Children

{ Posted on Jan 04 2012 by April Dykman }
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Categories : All, Education, Entrepreneurship, Get Rich Slowly, Kids, Uncategorized
This is a guest post from Natalie Peace of PeaceAndProfit.com. She is the author of 30 Keys to Building a Multi-Million Dollar Business: What They Didn’t Teach Me in Business School. Natalie is an entrepreneur, business coach, and she’s currently ...Read More »

10 Unique & Inexpensive Holiday Gift Ideas for Teachers

{ Posted on Dec 20 2011 by Kristia Ludwick }
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As my children grow older, more people are becoming involved in their lives through school and extracurricular activities. These teachers and coaches have had quite an impact on my children, and I want them to feel appreciated during the holidays ...Read More »

7 Homemade Photo Crafts That Make Great Gifts

{ Posted on Dec 12 2011 by Casey Slide }
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Categories : All, EDITJE, Family & Home, Giving, Kids, Lifestyle, Money Crashers, OPTQ, Uncategorized
Every family seems to have a member who either has everything, or desires nothing – yet we still feel obligated to give them a gift during the holidays. Oftentimes, too much money is spent on a gift they barely use. ...Read More »

Holiday Decorating Ideas for Your Home – Splurge or Go Cheap?

{ Posted on Nov 30 2011 by Laura Williams }
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Categories : All, EDITHM, Family & Home, Home Improvement, Kids, Lifestyle, Money Crashers, Money Management, OPTJE, OPTQ, Shopping, Spending and Saving, Uncategorized
There’s nothing quite like a home full of holiday decorations to put you in a festive mood. However, not all decorations come cheap. Don’t throw away your entire holiday budget on decor that may not suit your style down the ...Read More »

10 Affordable & Green Arts and Crafts Ideas for Kids

{ Posted on Nov 18 2011 by Kristia Ludwick }
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Categories : All, EDITHM, Family & Home, Go Green, Kids, Lifestyle, Money Crashers, Money Management, OPTJE, OPTQ, Spending and Saving, Uncategorized
Keeping kids entertained indoors can be a challenge. Finding fun activities for children in the summer, however, is not an issue. I send them outside and they play on the swing set or ride their bikes for hours. But when the weather ...Read More »

Reader Story: Adding to Our Family Without Subtracting from Our Budget

{ Posted on Nov 13 2011 by J.D. Roth }
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Categories : All, Budgeting, Choices, Get Rich Slowly, Kids, Reader Stories, Uncategorized
This guest post from Mark is part of the “reader stories” feature at Get Rich Slowly. This seems like a natural follow-up to Friday’s reader question about when to start a family. Some stories contain general advice; others are examples ...Read More »

Ask the Readers: How Much Money Do You Need Before You Have Kids?

{ Posted on Nov 11 2011 by J.D. Roth }
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Categories : All, Ask the Readers, Choices, Get Rich Slowly, Kids, Uncategorized
For the most part, this site reflects my values and my experiences. That’s natural. One of the first rules of writing is to “write what you know”. This is one of the main reasons I’ve brought staff writers aboard here ...Read More »

Cooking with Kids – Tips & Easy Healthy Recipes

{ Posted on Nov 10 2011 by Casey Slide }
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Categories : All, Family & Home, Food & Drink, Kids, Lifestyle, Money Crashers, OPTJE, OPTQ, Uncategorized
It can be tricky to cook a meal when you have little ones running around. Most kids become tired and hungry as the day comes to a close, and they often demand your attention when it is time for you ...Read More »
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