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I'm a single mom of a darling 5 year old attempting to make ends meet with one income.

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Computers & Technology > MP3 Players How to get started with your new iPod: 1 of 9
Not everyone is technologically inclined. I recently walked my father through setting up his iPod for the first time, and I was astounded. This was the man who fixed my computer countless times growing up, who taught me what a start menu was, yet the simple (at least to me) task of setting up an iPod was more then he could ha... More..
Personal Finance > Spending & Saving (Other) Holiday season spending and saving tips: 1 of 7
With the holidays just around the corner, now more then ever I'm looking for ways to cut costs, yet still have an enjoyable holiday season. The rising costs of everything is really making me want to dig in my heels and bury my head under my pillows.Cut Costs Tip #1 - Make Your Own DecorationsThere are literally hundreds of si... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) The origin of Halloween: 4 of 21
Have you ever wondered where this holiday began? It seems like we've always had Halloween, but who knows what it really means? And thanks to Hollywood, we have many myths and legends surrounding it. We know that children dress up in costumes and go door to door, but where did we even get that idea?Halloween, or All Hallow's E... More..
Health & Fitness > Nicotine Dependence How to tell if you are ready to quit smoking: 1 of 3
Making the decision to quit smoking is not an easy task. In fact its one of the toughest decisions a smoker can make. Smokers say over and over about how they should quit smoking, but never fully make the decision. Its not easy letting go of an addiction, and smoking is no different. Other smokers will go so far in their deci... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Clean Smart!: 2 of 5
Having a clean, neat, decluttered home in today's society often feels like a dream. With most homes being two income (or often more), there just doesn't seem to be enough time to do more then the bare minimum before falling exhausted into bed each night. With that demand on our time, many of us are struggling not only to clea... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Tips to cut household expenses: 3 of 7
Use Less Detergent - You do not need to fill the cap with laundry detergent. Cut the amount you fill the cap with by half, and your detergent will easily last twice as long. Your clothes will be just as clean. You can actually use as little as a quarter of that cap and still get the same results. Especially with the new conc... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's New Year's Eve games and party ideas for adults: 6 of 13
With Christmas just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start planning those New Year's Eve parties. A good thing to have is a binder or notebook to keep track of what you have bought, what you have, and where it all is. There is nothing like digging through three closets for your party supplies that will have you s... More..
Arts & Humanities > European History Exploring the Drake/Norris expedition of 1589: 1 of 1
The Drake/Norris expedition of 1589, also known as the English Armada was sent by Queen Elizabeth I to the Iberian coast in order to cause Philip II to call for peace. Unfortunately, the Drake/Norris expedition failed. The fleet of warships suffered heavy losses while attempting to carry out their three adjectives.Led by Sir ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Halloween safety tips for trick-or-treaters: 8 of 14
Halloween Safety For Adults And ChildrenWith Halloween nearing, everyone wants to get through the sugar-laden holiday intact. No one wants themselves or a child injured due to some minor oversight. Unfortunately, these things do happen. Halloween night can especially be tough, as it can be hard to distinguish trick or treater... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to take advantage of Christmas sales: 2 of 3
The best time to start thinking about next holiday season is the days after Christmas. Getting prepared now can save you a lot of time and hassle later. It will also save you money, which can be added to your Christmas budget next year. Or it can go to paying off those after Christmas bills. Stores really want to move the Ch... More..