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Easy and Fun Summer Staycation Ideas

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INSIDE: Looking for new ways to have some family fun this season? With these good staycation ideas, you’ll have lots of budget-friendly things to do together.A summer staycation is a great way to step out of your family’s routine and have some fun this season – without all the hassle and expense of travel.We’re sharing tons of things you can…
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How to Save Money on Braces

INSIDE: Worried about how to pay for braces? Costing more than $3,000, they aren’t cheap! Learn the simple ways to save money on braces or spacers.Braces are expensive. There’s no getting around that. But there are things parents can do to help pay for orthodontic care.I’ve got three kids, and the youngest is already getting a spacer (also called a…
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How Your Finances Change With Baby #2

The average age of a first-time mother in the U.S. is 26 (which is considerably higher than it was in the 1970s, when it was 21.4).However, an analysis by the Pew Research Center shows that more and more women are now waiting until their late 30s or early 40s to begin having children.Cultural clues – for example, Meghan Markle was…
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33 Copycat Recipes That Will Make You Drool

INSIDE: Looking for copycat recipes to make at home? These fan favorites from Chipotle, Cracker Barrel, Starbucks, and more are easy to make!My family loves going out to eat. The kids are thrilled to pick whatever they want from a menu and not be limited to what Mom has made for dinner that night. (I enjoy going out to eat…
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30 Creative Money Gift Ideas (For Christmas and All Occasions)

INSIDE: Wondering how to give money as a gift and have your gesture look thoughtful? Check out this list of cute money gift ideas! Easy for Christmas and all occasions!Sometimes the best gift is money. But if you’re at all like me, you don’t always like to just slide cash into a card and sign your name. Placing a $20…
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Gift Ideas for High School Boys (That He’ll Love)

INSIDE: Coming up with gift ideas for a high school boy can be tough, so we took the guesswork out of it for you. Here are 25 fun options!Finding the perfect gift can be a challenge. When you’re parenting teenage boys, it can be even more difficult! So what in the world should get for a teen, whether you’re a…
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