Yes, I know it’s too early to speak of Christmas….BUT….if we wait until it’s Christmas-time, we’re already behind.  A little careful planning and bugeting could equal a lot less stress on the family, entertaining and the wallet.  Families with Purpose has developed a free 8-week planning calendar to help you spread out the to-dos so everything is more managable.  Click here to get started.

Posted: October 20th, 2009 under Holidays.
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According to Life: Beautiful magazine, 2009 might well be the best buyer’s season ever!  Retailers are offering deep sales, free shipping and bonus gifts.  To find values that your favorite online retailer is offering, here are a couple of websites to try:  www.dealhunting.com or www.couponcabin.com.  To compare prices of online retailers, check out www.mysimon.com and www.fatwallet.com.

Posted: October 5th, 2009 under Holidays.
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If you’re like me, you wait until June 20th to start working on the previous school year for your kid’s photo albums.  Well, this year, I’m going to plan ahead.  If we have a game plan, we’re much more apt to succeed so click here for some great ideas on getting that project started!

Posted: August 27th, 2009 under Holidays, Parenting.
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There will be a lot of grilling this summer.  Do you know what temperature meat needs to be to ensure the destruction of unhealthy bacteria?  I wasn’t.  Here’s a quick overview of some of the things that will keep your family healthy!

Posted: July 2nd, 2009 under Health, Holidays.
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Here are some great ideas for patriotic scrapbook pages.  If you look at these before the 4th, it might give you an idea of what sort of photos you’ll want to take on Saturday so implement these pages.

Posted: July 2nd, 2009 under Holidays.
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My husband has no problem with me making scrapbook pages, but what he objects to is his face being placed on a pink page with a white doily framing his face.  So, if you want some ideas on how to make a Father’s Day page that even Dad will like, click here for lots of great ideas.

Posted: June 18th, 2009 under Holidays.
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I realize it seems too early to talk about Valentines Day, but if you want a customized gift like M&M’s with a personal message, you’ll have to allow for shipping time.  Click here to start the process.

Posted: January 22nd, 2009 under Holidays.
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If you want to be sure the toy your child is playing with this Christmas is safe, check the product against this list of known recalled toys.

Posted: December 22nd, 2008 under Busy Moms, Holidays.
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My mouth started watering as soon as I saw some of the recipes that you can make with left-over turkey (pardon me but I actually like them better than the straight turkey).  Click here for the recipes!

Posted: November 28th, 2008 under Holidays, Recipes.
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I just found this recipe in the Hallmark magazine and it looks so good (probably because I saw the word “bacon” in the list of ingredients).  I’m not even a stuffing-lover but this sounds delectible.  Click here.

Posted: November 25th, 2008 under Holidays, Recipes.
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