Archive for January, 2009

We are near the end of the college application process. Here are my best college application tips while they are fresh in my mind. Start thinking about this as soon as your child enters high school and start a 3 ring binder divided by schools/financial aid/scholarships etc. Check the web site of the schools...

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I  learned how to blog last year. At 52 years old,  I am shaking out the cobwebs and embracing all that is new and relevant. I started with a free Google blog called Blogger. You too can start one in minutes, for free. This is perfect for personal blogs or family blogs. You can even...

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I’m an amateur gardener. I need it to be easy.  Our family benefits when I feed them  fresh nutritious food, free of pesticides, additives and preservatives and one of my greatest pleasures is sharing our “harvest” with friends and neighbors. Square foot gardening was  the answer for me. I don’t have a lot of time to...

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To save money on your grocery bill, you must start with a meal plan.  Make a  weekly meal plan  based on what is on sale at your grocery store this week. Use Sunday Saver  to check the circulars online. Think about your family schedule for the upcoming week and plan to cook a double...

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