Helium.com | View Becky Robbins's articles http://www.helium.com/users/450527.xml View Becky Robbins's articles en-us Copyright Helium.com Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:10:42 GMT Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:10:42 GMT Making to do lists is something most people do. There are lists for groceries, presents, chores, and much more. Michael Green began the list of 10... http://www.helium.com/items/1673340-making-your-own-101-things-in-1001-days-things-to-do-list Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:10:42 When you scrimp and save all year long, it is tempting to splurge on your vacation. Creating a budget for your vacation is not a bad thing though.... http://www.helium.com/items/1672705-budgeting-for-the-perfect-vacation Sat, 05 Dec 2009 02:26:24 It is time to take that annual car trip with your family again. Spending more than a couple of hours in a car with a preschooler can seem like a l... http://www.helium.com/items/1672697-keeping-your-3-or-4-year-old-occupied-during-a-long-car-ride Sat, 05 Dec 2009 02:12:25 If you have ever spent a long period of time planning the perfect vacation, you have probably experienced some vacation disappointment. Maybe the ... http://www.helium.com/items/1672004-avoiding-disappointments-when-you-are-traveling-tips Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:39:16 As exciting as traveling can be, it can become stressful if you are trying to keep track of all your luggage. In a day where you are charged for m... http://www.helium.com/items/1670393-traveling-light-and-packing-light-tips Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:47:30 Traveling was once a time to splurge and have a great time. As people have tightened their money belts over the past few years, budget traveling h... http://www.helium.com/items/1669750-traveling-and-saving-money-have-a-great-vacation-for-less-tips Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:15:53 The cost of Christmas has skyrocketed over the years. In the past, children were satisfied with a couple of toys, maybe some crayons and coloring ... http://www.helium.com/items/1667080-creative-ways-to-reduce-spending-during-the-holidays Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:42:24 Over the past year, people have experienced job loss and cuts in income. It is difficult to adjust when you go from earning $53,000 per year to $2... http://www.helium.com/items/1666915-making-changes-to-your-household-budget-when-your-income-decreases Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:03:44 As you stare at the stack of bills and then glance at your checkbook, you begin to panic. How in the world are these bills going to get paid this ... http://www.helium.com/items/1666843-ways-to-avoid-needing-help-with-bills-ways-to-reduce-your-budget Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:38:59 I remember the first time I drove through the gates to Hollins University. I felt like I had entered some magical world. It felt right and it was ... http://www.helium.com/items/1666572-personal-experience-at-hollins-university-an-all-womens-adventure Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:44:45 Those first snowflakes falling in the winter are always exciting for a child. However, soon the cold weather becomes monotonous. Children will fee... http://www.helium.com/items/1666560-winter-activities-with-your-kids Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:21:22 A net worth statement is often called a snapshot of your financial position. It is prepared to give you a view of your financial worth at a specif... http://www.helium.com/items/1666349-figuring-your-net-worth Mon, 30 Nov 2009 01:37:38 Separation sounds temporary and final at the same time. Sometimes, you are only separated from people or things for a short period of time. Other ... http://www.helium.com/items/1666340-relationships-and-separations Sun, 29 Nov 2009 06:11:21 Whether you are new to budgeting or a seasoned veteran, you may have questions about setting up a budget plan. Some people think of budgeting as t... http://www.helium.com/items/1666291-where-to-look-for-help-creating-a-budget-plan Sun, 29 Nov 2009 04:49:52 Whether you have children yourself or just happen to know a few, you can agree that children say the funniest things. You will also agree that som... http://www.helium.com/items/1666227-children-can-teach-adults-about-life Sun, 29 Nov 2009 02:57:38 When you decide to set up a budget and get your financial house in order, you are making a great decision. Then you pause and think, "Where do I s... http://www.helium.com/items/1666202-best-free-online-budget-planning-worksheets Sun, 29 Nov 2009 02:10:39 When compared with other financial investments, managed payout funds are still young. They were only introduced in late 2007. Launched by the mutu... http://www.helium.com/items/1665984-learning-about-a-managed-payout-fund Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:00:09 Any time of the year, you can walk through the streets of Paris at night and be welcomed by the twinkling lights of the monuments, like the Eiffel... http://www.helium.com/items/1665690-holiday-traditions-in-paris-france-christmas-celebrations-in-paris Sat, 28 Nov 2009 14:27:24 Often when you start a job or go to renew your employer-sponsored benefits each year, you may see something about Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs... http://www.helium.com/items/1665339-fsas-benefits-of-medical-and-dependent-care-flexible-spending-accounts Sat, 28 Nov 2009 02:37:03 For those who love romantic comedies, "French Kiss" is a film that should be at the top of your list of "Must See Films." The queen of romantic co... http://www.helium.com/items/1665234-meg-ryan-films-french-kiss-movie-reviews Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:52:35 It seems as though when we are young, we imagine the perfect relationship with the perfect partner. I always saw myself with someone older, so in ... http://www.helium.com/items/1665133-getting-over-a-break-up-personal-experience Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:34:06 When you first start a relationship, you spend all your time together, laugh together, and enjoy each others' interests. As the relationship progr... http://www.helium.com/items/1664981-hes-just-not-that-into-you Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:41:05 If you have been waiting for a while to be asked on a date by someone, hearing those words is exciting. You want to say 'yes,' but you pause for a... http://www.helium.com/items/1664903-saying-yes-to-a-date Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:43:53 Christmas is a time to reconnect with friends and family you may not see every day. Usually, you open your mailbox to find a slew of Christmas car... http://www.helium.com/items/1663905-tips-for-writing-the-perfect-holiday-letter Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:38:09 Learning a second, third, or even fourth language is encouraged throughout the world. Understanding and being able to speak other languages helps ... http://www.helium.com/items/1663683-learning-a-foreign-language-such-as-french-is-important Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:01:30