Kids seem to want it all these days, and I say that out of pure honesty. Perhaps they just don’t know any different. As a parent of 4 .. I get tired of hearing the conversation between my kids and their cousins when they get together… “My Mom took me to Toys R Us &[Read More…]
One of the most important things you can do to save yourself money, is becoming self sufficient – being self sufficient means you have the ability and have mastered the practice of providing for your own needs and those in your immediate family without outside resources. Not only does it require skills, it also[Read More…]
Since 1996, Box Tops for Ed has been a popular marketing program in schools. Through the program, people (parents and non parents alike), clip those pink rectangle coupons from the tops of their Wheaties, Cheerios and Lucky Charms and send them to school. The school, in turn, has a Box Tops coordinator that redeems the[Read More…]
Do you read your food labels? Or do you just shop without a second thought as to what you buy? As I get older I DO care more – and over the last year we have seen so many people in our own family with health problems that I feel could have been prevented earlier. Instead[Read More…]
If you know someone who is a college grad and looking to get into the field of teaching, Teach for America is accepting applicants for the next term until March 4th. The organization is actively seeking to recruit more college graduates to serve as teachers and leaders in low-income communities across the nation beginning with[Read More…]
SRP offers a total of $200,000 in direct classroom funding annually through three distinct Classroom Connections grant programs. The Deadline for applying for this past year’s grants is approaching. You can earn up to $5,000 per school for Learning Grants, $2,500 for School for Social Studies Grants, and $350 per year for teacher for[Read More…]
The market for Kids cereal is HUGE – whether you turn on the television, or open a magazine or just go TO the store. ALL of the ads you see are marketed towards your kids – as part of a balanced breakfast. Take any child to the grocery store and it is so incredibly[Read More…]
Many Americans drink soda – are you one? In 48% of surveyed Americans, 48% drink soda daily. Even more, of that 48%, the average is 2.6 glasses PER day. Unbelievable! (Source) Sugar is also the largest source of sugar in children and adolescents – you can see that staggering fact HERE. With the sheer[Read More…]
As you get into your Essential Oils, chances are you will not only want to make your own beauty products, but you will also want to use them in your home, as well as your cooking/baking. You know which blends to diffuse to help you with your different moods… And you will also probably[Read More…]
Over the last few years we have seen such a drastic change in the grocery market – what we once picked up FREE with coupons, are now a cost. We used to have double coupons, allowing us to get SO many s0-called GREAT deals, which we proudly displayed for all of our friends to see…[Read More…]
This week, Barnes & Noble is celebrating their annual Educator Appreciation Days from January 9th – January 17th. The event offers discounts on products and media, in store activities, educational materials & supplies. Even more, at ANY Educator Appreciation Days Event, any public or private homeschool educator can shop at their local Barnes & Noble[Read More…]
