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Cheapest Way to Mail Packages

by Toni Herrbach

how to ship packages for less

It's frustrating when it costs more ship a gift than buy a gift. I'm always searching for the cheapest way to mail packages. The lines at the post office in my area are very long, but did you know that you can ship items directly from your house? There's not much difference in the price of shipping a package from home vs waiting in line at the UPS store, post office or FedEx store. You can save ...

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Last Minute Gift Ideas

by Toni Herrbach

Last minute gift ideas for Christmas

Are you a last minute shopper? I try to shop early, but with the busy-ness of December, I'm always scrambling for last minute gift ideas. Especially for teachers, kids' friends, and the family member that drops in unexpectedly. Instead of scouring the drug store shelves on Christmas Eve, here are some thoughtful gifts that will impress anyone on your Christmas list. Last Minute Gift Ideas Amazon ...

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Christmas Coupons (Free Printable)

by Toni Herrbach

Printable Christmas Coupons for Stocking Stuffers

If you need a last minute gift, stocking stuffer, a gift for the person who has everything, or gift ideas for the kids to give to you, download these free printable Christmas coupons. Every year my kids ask me what I want for Christmas and I usually say something like, "for you to clean your room" or "for you to pick up without being asked." I'm sure like many of you, I have just about ...

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How to Save on Groceries

by Toni Herrbach

Recently I discovered a new way to save on groceries. Over the past few years, my kids have become involved in so many activities and I've found myself pressed for time... ALL.DAY.LONG. Often I'm grocery shopping every day, because I never had time for a full trip between driving kids to and from their activities. My grocery budget was creeping up due to frequent trips to the store so I needed to ...

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Money Management Activities for Kids

by Toni Herrbach

money management activities for kids

Money management is a skill we should all learn when we are young and a skill that should be refreshed often. Unfortunately, it isn't taught often in schools anymore to the detriment of current and future generations. Once your children know how to count and understand how much each piece of currency is worth, it's time to start teaching them about money management. In fact, my kids often remind ...

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Best Work from Home Jobs for Moms

by Toni Herrbach

Best part-time work from home jobs for moms. Legitimate ways to make money from home.

Are you looking for legitimate work from home opportunities? If you want a flexible schedule (i.e. being able to pick up the kids from school/ sports), don't want to pay for childcare, and want to be in charge of when you work and how often a work from home job might be perfect for you. I've worked from home for the last 20 years and love the flexibility it's given me to homeschool my kids, be ...

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Books that Changed the Way I Think About Money

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Free and Clear: God's Roadmap to Debt-Free Living

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