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Cutting Grocery Costs without Cutting Nutrition
Simple, healthy, and affordable ways to weather the rising price of food
Karen Collins, R.D., American Institute of Cancer Research
Grocery prices are projected to increase again in 2008 – that’s following 2007’s highest annual increase in 17 years. But surviving these tough economic times doesn’t have to mean sacrificing good nutrition. Some simple strategies can help you cut food costs and eat more healthfully, too.
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91 Ways to Save on Almost Anything
Here's how to stretch your dollars - and pinch your pennies 'til they scream - while you feel little or no pain.
by Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine
Want to save a buck? How about a few hundred or a couple thousand?
We took a look at eight spending categories in your budget and identified dozens of ways you can keep more money. Whether you need to plug leaks in your spending, learn where to find the best deals or even trick yourself into shaving expenses, we've got something for everyone.
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Find 7 More Hours in a Day
From O, The Oprah Magazine
• Handle things once
• Don't listen to the news first thing in the morning
• Make good use of waiting time
• Think "half-time"
• Write it down
• Be decisive and move on
• Lighten up on your cleaning standards
• Turn off technology during your high-energy time
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Enter these drawings for a chance to win one of this month's DVD giveaways.
Winners will be chosen at random. Recipients of Financial Gifting Awards or
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Enter this drawing for your chance to win one of the monthly DVD giveaways.
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The deadline to enter the drawing is July 31, 2010.
GREEK: CHAPTER FOUR, on DVD
He rivalries, responsibilities and relationships reach new heights in Chapter
Four of the ABC Family original series Greek. Guest star Jesse McCartney joins
the cast for a semester of surprises at Cyprus-Rhodes University. When Rusty
convinces the school's most sought-after rushee (McCartney) to pledge his house,
sparks begin to fly at Kappa Tau, and old friends collide when new drama
threatens the friendships of Casey, Ashleigh, Frannie and the rest of the group
on Greek row. All 12 episodes of Greek: Chapter Four come complete with
chart-topping music and exciting bonus features in a three-disc box set.
Bonus Features
• At World's End - Take a behind-the-scenes look at the
filming of the milestone final episode of Chapter Four with the cast members,
writers, and show's creator.
• Bloopers
• Greek Recap
• "How Do You Sleep?" Music video by Jesse McCartney
• Audio Commentaries
Language: English with French and Spanish subtitles.
Super WHY! Peter Rabbit and Other Fairytale Adventures
Peter Rabbit: Red wants to find the perfect present to show Grandma she cares.
The Super Readers pay a visit to Peter Rabbit who s on the hunt for some
delicious fresh vegetables for his Mama. The Super Readers must help Peter find
what he's looking for before his big appetite for veggies lands him in hot
water!
Tom Thumb: Pig is ready for an adventure, but his brothers keep telling him he's
too young. The Super Readers jump into the story of Tom Thumb, where Tom sets
off on his own adventure. Lucky for him the Super Readers are around to get him
out of a few scrapes.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Whyatt accidentally messes up Jack's room and is
in BIG trouble! The Super Readers pay a storybook visit to Goldilocks & the
Three Bears and find Goldilocks surrounded by three broken chairs, three bowls
of porridge and three times the mess! How will they solve this problem before
the bears get home?
Rapunzel: Princess Pea's kitten is stuck in the top of a tree! The Super Readers
jump into the story Rapunzel, who is also stranded high up in her tower. When
climbing Rapunzel's hair proves to be a hair-raising idea, The Prince works
together with the Super Readers to come up with a brand new rescue plan!
Martha Speaks: Martha Says It With Flowers (DVD)
Martha Says It with Flowers: Martha decides to do something really special for
Grandma s birthday.
Raiders of the Lost Art: TD passes in the wrong drawing in art class (a rather
unflattering caricature of his art teacher).
Martha Gets Spooked: Someone, or some ghost, is fixing up the haunted house!
Martha Changes Her Luck: Martha walks under a ladder and breaks a mirror so now
she thinks she s jinxed.
Martha Sings: Martha wakes up singing and she can t stop!
TD Makes the Band: TD recruits the gang to join his band and then sets out to
write a hit song...about Belgium?
There Goes the Neighborhood: Martha can t believe that Helen and Alice are
making such a fuss about a kitten.
Ice Scream: Alice is shocked to discover that Truman has never actually tried
ice cream.
Caillou: Caillou Pretends to Be (DVD)
Caillou the Helper: Caillou needs first aid attention as a patient,
then helps police officers on the job, and finally plays a game of croquet with
Grandpa.
Captain Caillou: Grandpa surprises Caillou with a remote control
sailboat! Caillou then visits an airport and attends his first wedding ceremony
as a ring bearer.
Caillou the Builder: Caillou builds a road in the sandlot, helps Daddy
and Grandpa build a home for charity and visits his first house in the sky, an
apartment building.
Caillou the Scientist: Caillou learns about magnets, visits dinosaurs
at a natural history museum, and learns about spaceships and astronauts during
story time.
Ms. Single Mama Uncensored - Dating, sex and love
by Alaina Sheer
Once upon a time, I was in love with my son’s father. In the beginning, he made
me breakfast every morning. He held me tightly and whispered sweet nothings in
my ear. We couldn’t get enough of each other, and when he told me what we had
was “magic,” I believed him. I still believe that.
It was magic because we were supposed to make Benjamin, my little Prince
Charming. Today, for the first time ever, Benjamin told me he loves me.
“I uuvvv ooooh, Mama,” he said with his tiny voice. I love you too, Benjamin.
And if I could do it again, if I had to do it all over again, I would. Because
you are my everything (and your toes are pretty damn cute too).
As single moms who already have one prince or maybe a princess, can we really
make room for another one? Did you ever believe in Prince Charming? I know I
did. I think I still do.
To become a happy and fulfilled single mom, you have to stop waiting for a
prince to rescue you—but that doesn’t mean you have to stop believing in one.
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La Bella Baskets
Relax and get away from your usual routine of work, meals, and the kids with our
Spa Care Package.
The Spa Care Package is a lovely gift for any mom. The mini chenille bear brings
bath accessories, potpourri, and a pillar candle in a white gloss gift box with
pink and purple tissue paper, all tied up with a satin ribbon.
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Alvin & the Chipmunks: Alvin & the Chipettes in Cinderella, Cinderella
The chipettes take center stage for a hilarious retelling of a classic fairy
tale plus more uproarious adventures
Prince Charming is on his way with a capital A, along with a whole lot of fun,
in the enchanting new DVD ALVIN & THE CHIPMUNKS: Alvin and The Chipettes in
Cinderella, Cinderella.
Three hilarious episodes feature outrageously funny antics and delightful
musical performances from the Chipettes—Brittany, Jeanette and Eleanor—and, of
course, Alvin, Simon and Theodore.
In “Cinderella, Cinderella” Brittany finds herself dreaming of her mean sisters
and stepmother in a hilarious retelling of the classic story, complete with a
Fairy Godmunk and handsome Prince Charming; “Alvie’s Angels” finds the
professional, hair dryer-toting Chipettes on the trail of a notorious jewel
thief; and in “The Brunch Club”, the Chipmunks and Chipettes get detention for
knocking down a statue at school, but set out to solve the mystery of who really
did it, and why.
The ALVIN & THE CHIPMUNKS: ALVIN & THE CHIPETTES IN CINDERELLA, CINDERELLA DVD
is presented in full screen format with Dolby Digital English Stereo and
includes the following episodes: Cinderella-Cinderella, Alvie’s Angels, The
Brunch Club.
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Congratulations to the last month winners
Crystal Smith, PA
Amber Cambern, AZ
Tiffany
Squirewell, MD
Misti M. Fitzpatrick, PA
Sally Ybarra, CA
Suzi Frye, IN |
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Martha Belcher-Brewer, NC
Rebecca Lemanski, CT
Lauren Harrison, FL
Jessica Underwood, OH
Starr Hill, NY
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Enter this drawing for your chance to win one of this month's special
giveaways. The winner will be selected at random and will be notified by
email. To enter, provide complete name and address along with your choice of DVD
or book below. Entries without complete name and address will be void.
So enter today for your chance to win!
The deadline to enter the drawing is July 31, 2010.
PONYO
A Fantastic Re-imagination of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Little
Mermaid”;
A heartwarming and lushly animated retelling of a beloved fairytale, Ponyo comes
from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.
Presented by legendary filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki and featuring the exquisitely
hand-drawn animation that has won Miyazaki worldwide acclaim, Ponyo transports
audiences into an enchanting dreamscape where anything seems possible. Inspired
by the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale “The Little Mermaid” also
incorporates a very contemporary concern for nature. Hayao Miyazaki’s Ponyo is
packed with never-before - seen bonus features.
Walking on the beach near his home, a five-year old boy named Sosuke (voiced by
Frankie Jonas) finds a beautiful goldfish trapped in a bottle. He releases the
tiny creature and, sure that she is no ordinary fish, names his new friend Ponyo
(Noah Lindsey Cyrus). As Ponyo and Sosuke grow closer, she reveals to him that
she is the daughter of a powerful wizard (Liam Neeson) and a sea goddess (Cate
Blanchett), and magically transforms herself into a real human girl. But by
crossing from her watery world onto land, Ponyo has created a dangerous mbalance
in nature. As the moon begins to draw closer to the earth, sea levels rise and a
giant tsunami threatens to destroy Sosuke’s home. Ponyo’s father marshals all
his might to find his missing daughter, as the two children embark on an
adventure of a lifetime to try and save the world.
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StarStruck
Hit New Disney Channel Original Movie - Extended Edition
DVD and 2 Disc DVD + CD – both Debut June 8, 2010
Starring Sterling Knight, Danielle Campbell,
Maggie Castle, Brandon Mychal Smith and Chelsea Staub
StarStruck, a hit Disney Channel Original Movie, will debut on DVD this month
with more movie and music -- available in two ways: as a single DVD or a 2 disc
set that includes the DVD+ Full Length Soundtrack CD. Each exciting release
contains a never-before-seen exclusive extended scene and additional music with
eight Rock-Along tracks and three music videos. The 2 disc set includes the DVD,
plus the Walt Disney Records CD soundtrack with chart-climbing songs performed
by stars Sterling Knight and Brandon Mychal Smith.
StarStruck, a music and adventure-filled romp that hits all the right notes for
kids and tweens, tells the story of Jessica Olson (Danielle Campbell, Prison
Break) and her older sister Sara (Maggie Castle, Time Traveler’s Wife), who are
heading to Hollywood from Kalamazoo, Michigan, on a family trip to visit their
grandmother. Sara is obsessed with pop star Christopher Wilde (Sterling Knight,
Sonny with a Chance) and hopes to track him down while in California, but
Jessica could care less about the stuck-up star and would rather go sightseeing.
When the sisters arrive in L.A. Sara takes Jessica on a hunt to find Christopher
and a chance meeting with the star sets off a series of comic adventures that
feature many of L.A.’s landmark locations. As the sisters sightsee and spend
time together, Jessica gets to know the real Christopher and soon their
friendship grows. Ultimately Christopher must decide what is more important --
being himself or becoming a movie star. Disney Channel stars Brandon Mychal
Smith (Sonny With a Chance) and Chelsea Staub (JONAS) also star as Christopher’s
loyal best friend and fame- hungry girlfriend, respectively.
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Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is
by Natalie Pace
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Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is offers a sensible, easy-to-follow yet powerful set of investing strategies for the would-be investor—from the complete novice to those with experience. Natalie Pace urges the reader to begin with an area of investing that they care about or know about, learning how to get rich by putting their money where their passions lie. Her method is based on a three-part investment recipe and a six-step “Buy My Own Island Plan,” all presented in an informative and engaging style.
Natalie maneuvered her way out of poverty and up above the ranks of Harvard-educated MBAs to become the #1 ranked stock picker on Wall Street. She shows us, through anecdotes and carefully outlined investing strategies, that making the transformation to a life of financial freedom and happiness is easier than one might think. Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is isn’t just another personal finance book. Natalie’s personal story as well as her credibility and expertise in the area of wealth building will inspire and delight readers, revealing her secrets to lifetime success and prosperity.
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Read more from Natalie Pace:
The Three-Ingredient Recipe for Cooking Up Profits - book excerpt
Make Love With Your Money - book excerpt
Head of Household: Money Management for Single Parents (DVD)
by Kara Stefan
Managing a household budget in today’s economy can be frustrating, agonizing,
and even depressing. But for single-parent families—often faced with limited
resources and options—getting a grip on household finances can be an
overwhelming task.
Now there is specific, practical help for anyone trying to get a handle on their
finances while heading a family on their own. Praeger Publisher’s new Head of
Household: Money Management for Single Parents, by Kara Stefan, explores a
variety of basic financial topics with information and advice geared
specifically to the priorities of single-parent households.
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Wander Woman
How High-Achieving Women Find Contentment and Direction
By Marcia Reynolds
This is an excerpt, called From Our Point of View: How to Engage and Retain
High-Achieving Women from the book Wander Woman: How High-Achieving
Women Find Contentment and Direction.
Stop endlessly searching for "something more"
There is a new generation of high-achieving women: confident, ambitious, and
driven yet anxious, discontented, and above all, restless. Constantly juggling
multiple roles and reevaluating goals, today's "wander women" move from job to
job, challenge to challenge, almost on impulse. Drawing on fresh research and
extensive interviews, Marcia Reynolds helps you understand the roots of your
restlessness and learn how to make your wandering a conscious strategy, not a
series of unplanned events. She provides a wealth of exercises and practices so
you can better understand the needs that drive your decisions, discover new ways
of finding direction, and thoughtfully choose and plan your future -- whether
climbing the corporate ladder, finding satisfaction below the glass ceiling, or
setting out on your own.
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Congratulations to the last month winners
Aracely Leonzo, CA Melissa Arias, TN
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Top 8 Tips for Reducing Kids Screen Time This Summer
Reducing time spent in front of televisions and computers is one of the easiest ways to improve your family's health. Here are eight simple ways to limit screen time so you can help crank up your kids’ energy, re-charge their minds, and improve their health.
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What would you change?
Weekly Column, by Annette Bridges
Change -- some people dread it, and others can’t get enough. It may be much like the idiom, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” When it comes to what we would alter or why we would make a modification, the answers vary because we all have different things we value, want, need and consider important.
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Being a Role Model
by Laurie Cesario-Overton
If I had to choose one sentence that would best describe what I feel parents need to learn, it would be this: Be your child's BEST ROLE MODEL in all the ways that truly count. Be your child's HERO. Whatever you do, do it for all the right reasons.
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How to Find the Best Car Loans for Single Moms
Financial Advice for Single Moms
The best car loans for single mothers might be just around the corner at your local car lot.
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3 Money Rules for Stay-at-Home Moms
As we all know, life is unpredictable. We lose jobs, get divorced and even become widowed...
Here are three steps stay-at-home parents should take to better manage their own and the family’s finances.
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You May Have Too Much Debt But You Also Have Options
How Life Works
If you feel like you're in over your head with personal debt, you're not alone. Millions of Americans have become overextended, many as a result of easy credit and the recessions. Credit cards, medical bills, personal loans and raising interest rates do not make a good financial mix.
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Could fat babies mean fat toddlers?
A new study from Harvard Medical School found that babies who gained weight quickly had a sharply higher risk of obesity. The study followed close to 600 babies and found those in the top quarter of weight for their length at 6 months had a 40 percent higher risk of obesity by age 3 than smaller babies.
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Crystal Bowersox - A Single Mom And A Real American Idol
Read how the amazing Crystal Bowersox. the runner-up of American Idol Season 9, handles fame and life as a single mom, raising her 17 month old son.
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5 Ways for Single Moms to Save Money
Single moms are always looking for ways to save money, and for good reason... It’s important to find ways to cut corners on the little things that perhaps you don’t think about too often, because those are usually where your biggest money drains are.
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Suze Orman's Recession Rescue Plan - helps you survive in times of financial crisis
OPRAH.com
Do you know what your family would do if you lost your job - or worse, your home? Financial expert Suze Orman is ready to help you devise a recession rescue plan to survive - and possibly thrive - during this deepening financial crisis...
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Your Just-in-Case Emergency Plan
by RealSimple
Who do you call if you can't make it home in time to meet the kids' bus? Who do
you trust to take in your mail when you're on vacation? Who do you trust with
the extra set of keys to your house?
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How to save $10,000
By Liz Pulliam Weston
If you were hoping for a list of small tweaks you could make in your spending to save $10,000 a year, sorry.
The reality is that $10,000 is a lot of money. And saving big money usually means making big changes in the areas where we spend the most, such as: Housing, Transportation, Food.
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The Super, Sexy, Single Mom on a Budget
by Renee Rayles
A quick reference guide designed for the busy, single mom who has
little time to read while running the mom taxi, cooking dinner, helping with homework, and trying to fit in a date night every now and then.
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Single Mothers &
Male Role-Models / Mentors
Single mothers carry an enormous load of responsibility, especially those having sole and/or primary custody of minor children. They nourish, they nurture, they teach, they discipline, they shelter, they protect, and they provide… all without the assistance of another equally-invested adult.
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Mom's Obesity Raises Newborn's Heart Risk
from the National Institute of Health
The more obese a woman is when she becomes pregnant, the greater the likelihood that her newborn baby will have a congenital heart defect, a new study suggests. The finding raises concerns because 1 in 5 women are obese at the start of pregnancy in the United States.
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The 10-Ingredient Shopping Trip
By Tara Parker-Pope and Mark Bittman
... In his latest “How to Cook Everything” segment on the Today Show, New York Times food writer Mark Bittman makes it surprisingly easy to cook a week’s worth of dinners with just a 10-ingredient shopping trip.
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Your 5-minute guide to protecting your identity
20 steps to protect yourself from identity theft, and seven ways to clean up things if you become a victim.
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TheOnlineMom.com offers parents and consumers a guide to the top-rated, age-appropriate, kid-tested and parent-approved tech toys and gifts.
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Single Moms in the News
6 Best Celebrity Single Moms
Read about Halle Berry, Sandra Bullock, Michelle Williams, Reese Witherspoon, Kimora Lee Simmons, Mary-Louise Parker... read more
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw
by Jeff Kinney
For those wondering why tween boys don’t read very much, the answer is that more books aren’t like this...
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