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Money-Saving Tips You Can Teach Your Child*
Alongside the education your child will get from school, learning from their parents the importance of ongoings and everyday life is crucial, and teaching your child the value of money (and spending it wisely) can be an invaluable lesson for them in later life, strengthened only when taught from an early age. Here are some great ways to teach your child about money-saving. Starting small Buying your child a piggy bank or money box as a starting point is a way to get them saving for something they want, and teaches them the benefits of patience in a tangible and fun way. In fact, many banks offer colourful coin-counters and…
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5 Things to Do With an Old Smartphone*
You probably have an old smartphone that’s collecting dust in your drawer. Why not take it out, give it a new lease in life, and perhaps make some money? Here’s how: Credit Sell or Trade It In For Cash From something that you don’t need to something you can use, selling your old smartphone is a great way to earn money. Gather up the adapter, cable, accessories and box and you can sell them on popular online marketplaces such as Amazon, eBay or Craigslist. Take a few clear photos of your phone so buyers will have an idea of its condition. Then, wait for queries and when the price is…
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Moving House Without Losing Your Mind*
Did you know that moving house is considered one of the most stressful life events you can face? If you’re lucky it can all move forward without too many hitches, never leaving you panicking about finding somewhere to live, but it still brings with it a whole job’s worth of admin, stress and sleepless nights, not to mention the expense! There are ways to help it go smoother though, between taking time out from the move all together and dividing jobs, you might be able to enjoy the big transition. Here are a couple of those ways that can help you get through it without too much of a headache;…
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90s Nostalgia I Share With My Daughter – From the Spice Girls to Polly Pockets*
I was born in 1988 (yep, I’m 31 now) which made me a true 90s kid. I got those baby years out of the way in the late 80s, and I was ready to embrace all the weird and wacky things the decade had to offer kids. And boy, was it a weird 10 years! The fashion, the music, the toys.. the 90s really had it all! It also had the best kids tvs shows and some of the best Disney movies. I got to play outside in our two, ride my bike, climb trees. I honestly don’t feel sad that we didn’t have a computer in my house until…
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5 Ways to Treat Your Mother for Mother’s Day*
Many children do not realize the hard work their mother puts into their care until they become a parent themselves. Mother’s Day is a special day of the year that is set aside to honor mothers and the many sacrifices they make. The woman who gave birth to you deserves the best treatment every day, but especially on Mother’s Day. Credit 5 Ways to Treat Your Mom on Mother’s Day No matter your age, your mother will always consider you to be her baby. You were formed in her womb and are a part of her. When Mother’s Day comes along, it is sometimes difficult for people to know how…
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5 Ways to Save Money You Probably Haven’t Thought Of*
Once again, I have a lot of exciting trips in the works and really not enough money to pay them all off.. yet. The biggest is our trip to Walt Disney World in August 2020. This isn’t a budget one, this is a full on 14 days on site, Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party and hopefully throw in a day at Universal Studios. Thankfully i’m taking well over a year to save and having done this kind of trip twice in the past, I know I can do it. But how, how you say! Because after a whole adulthood of living that champagne life on a lemonade budget, I’m…
