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Tips for Getting Your Finances in Order

November 29, 2011

The holidays are nearly upon us, which means New Year’s isn’t far behind. Why not make a New Year’s resolution that really matters: get your personal finances in order once and for all. 1.  Know what you make. Save your pay stubs for at least two months and document exactly how much you bring home. [...]

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Black Friday or Cyber Monday?

November 23, 2011

The holiday shopping rush is nearly upon us and as the two biggest shopping days of the season approach, it pays to have a plan. On Black Friday, retailers offer significant discounts, special deals and a host of other incentives to get you in the door and ready to spend. If you’re going to brave [...]

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Thanksgiving: History, Family and Saving Money

November 16, 2011

Thanksgiving began in 1621 with Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians. These two cultures banded together to share an autumn harvest, which has been known as the first Thanksgiving of America ever since. It was two centuries before an official announcement made Thanksgiving a nationally celebrated holiday. In 1863, during the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln [...]

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Elect, Reflect and Save in Early November

November 8, 2011

Think Black Friday is the only November date worth braving the mall for? Think again! Election Day and Veteran’s Day sales can help you get a jump on holiday shopping, too. Local, state and national elections are traditionally held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November; this year’s Election Day is 8th November.  [...]

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Don’t Forget Daylight Saving Time

November 1, 2011

It’s almost that time of the year again; when you will need to turn your clocks back an hour to account for the end of Daylight Saving Time. Clocks ‘spring forward’ in March and ‘fall back’ in November. This year, the fall Daylight Saving time change is on November 6th 2011. This is one month later than [...]

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Bonus Recipe: Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

October 25, 2011

Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Preheat oven to 400 degrees Cut open pumpkin and use spoon and hands to remove seeds Remove seeds from stringy core and rinse In a pot combine 1 cup of water and 1 tablespoon of salt for every ¼ cup of seeds Bring to boil and then let simmer 10 minutes Drain [...]

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Halloween: A Ghoulish Mix of History and Tradition

October 25, 2011

Halloween is almost here, one of the most celebrated holidays in the United States, but where did this exciting holiday come from? Halloween is typically linked to the festival of Samhain, which was a harvest festival marking the end of the Celtic year. It was believed that the spirits of the dead could return to [...]

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Halloween Movies and Activities

October 18, 2011

Halloween can be a lot of fun for those who like to go out and enjoy the parties, but it can be just as fun to host your own scare-fest. Gather your friends and get ready for a night of spine-tingling movies. Why not make it a night to remember by asking all of your [...]

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Top Halloween Costumes for 2011

October 11, 2011

Halloween 2011 is creeping up on us. From the totally adorable to the very scary, there are a zillion different Halloween costumes for adults and children to choose from. If you want to make an impression this year, you really need  to do the prep work to find that one innovative costume that suits you [...]

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Columbus Day Sales

October 5, 2011

The end of summer and back to school sales have already become a distant memory and if you are like me you are looking forward to the next wave of retail deals and discounts. As Columbus Day weekend approaches, let’s celebrate the unofficial beginning to the holiday shopping season. Nearly every major retailer (and plenty [...]

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