Businesses across America recognize the valuable contributions our active duty and retired military families make by offering free admission to museums, water parks and other family attractions. For those traveling near a military base, make (down right cheap ) reservations for space-available…

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Preparing for the unthinkable isn’t something most people think about. After all, bad things only happen to other people – right?

Wouldn’t it be great to receive a cautionary note the day before a crisis occurred?

Unfortunately, tragedies don’t understand the rules of fair play.

While we can’t control Mother Nature, Acts of God, or…

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What secret do Bill Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, Lee Iacocca and J. K. Rowling share?

Bryan Curtis’ book, Classic Wisdom for the Professional Life is in its simplest form – a book of quotes. But not just any quotes from anyone. Through a series of quotes from Ulysses S. Grant to Giorgio Armani, John D. Rockefeller to Jeff Foxworthy, Curtis shows…

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by: Kristl - The Budget Diet



Be prepared for the “I’m bored” syndrome this summer with a few budget friendly summer fun ideas!



Field Trips: Plan a field trip every week this summer! Here’s how…



#1. Start by taking your kids to the local library to find some books on your area.



#2. Do a…

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We all know how the perfect hair-do, handbag or belt, makes a so-so outfit pop. And we’ve all seen how rundown heels make even the best that haute couture offers a flop. The same fashion sense holds true for that key accessory that compliments your face.



Sunglasses are the “it” accessory of the season. And while, Katy Perry can rock a pair of aviator shades, the same style may not work for you.



Finding the…

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By: Jennifer Brown Banks

With today’s frantic pace, few divas have time to devote energy to making home baked goodies like our moms made back in the good old days.



Who can forget that sweet aroma that filled the kitchen air when we arrived home from school? It seemed that a glass of cold milk and a warm slice of pie or cake made everything right with the world.



Enter year…

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Mother’s Day is May 9th and it’s (past) time to put some serious thought into what you’re getting your favorite mom this year. Take a look below to find a few thoughtful gifts that are sure to please your celebrity mom.



Choose the mom that’s most like yours, then click the images and…

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Hi everyone! My name is Rachel, and I’m so excited to be guest posting at Live Well For Less. My friends and I started Froogaloo.com in March 2010 to share our money saving tips and tricks with others.



We quickly realized that, day in and day out, we’re all working very hard for many different goals, such as education, retirement, vacation, a car, a home, family, etc. So, we created Froogaloo.com, which is a community focused on helping you find resources (both online & offline)… Continue

Have you ever been held hostage by a bad party?



Come on, tell the truth.:-)



You know the kind that has as much appeal as your last dental visit, and equally as numbing!



But, out of obligation perhaps to a co-worker, family member or friend, you stayed and endured it. Undoubtedly you made a mental note that the next time “Penelope” gives a party, you’ll definitely be M.I.A. for the R.S.V.P. (Been there, done that).



Don’t get me wrong; it’s always a… Continue