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What is the quickest way to remove stickers from hard surfaces?
Rebecca D.
Any kind of spray-on fabric stain remover (like Shout) works wonders. No need to spend lots of money on pricy products!What's your best budget tip for shopping for back-to-school necessities like school supplies, backpacks, uniforms, labels and lunchboxes? Include a link to a photo if you have one!
Rebecca D.
Shop your home before you go! Chances are you have some of the necessary supplies like pens, pencils, or notebooks left over from last year. Take inventory and then create a budget for the items you still need to buy.What's a great item to include in a birthday goodie bag? Please include a link to a photo if you have one.
Rebecca D.
Stickers! All kids love stickers. It's are especially nice if they are related to the theme of party (trains, cars, Elmo, etc.). They are really inexpensive and the perfect size to stuff in a goodie bag.How do you save money at the grocery store?
Rebecca D.
There are countless ways to save money at the grocery store. Here are just a few: - Save money before even going to the store by reducing food waste, using up leftovers and using food before it expires or goes bad. - Create a weekly menus to determine exactly what items you need to buy and how much. - Compare prices using the weekly flyers from each store. Sometimes store brands of products are cheaper than name brands, sometimes not. - Clip coupons, but only for items you absolutely need (spending money to save money is never a good idea). - Buy on sale. in fact, aim to never purchase something at full price. if you find something at a really good price, stock up. - Don't be afraid of the reduced price produce or bakery items. Stores tend to reduce the price of these items well before their actual 'sell by' dates. - Make budget shopping fun by turning it into a game, challenging yourself to spend less and save more!What's your children's favorite lullaby?
Rebecca D.
I have always sung "Hush Little Baby" to my son. I only know a couple verses, so then II start making up lyrics like "Mommy's gonna buy you a new pet dog." It doesn't matter what the words are, the melody of the song is very soothing and relaxing, Plus, just hearing a mother's voice is soothing to young children because it reminds them of being in the womb.Can your recommend school shoes for girls that are both stylish and playground-ready? Please include a link!
Rebecca D.
I am loving Payless shoes for girls these days! They are really cute and super inexpensive. When you think of Payless, you might think that they will be lacking in quality, but they have come really far in that regard. Every time I see an adorable pair of shoes on my friends' daughters, they always tell me they're from Payless. Plus, they are really comfortable for the kids to wear all day long and hold up pretty well to wear and tear. Payless also has tons of sizes - including extra wide, which isn't always easy to find. No, I'm not a paid promoter, I just think they're pretty great. Check them out! http://www.payless.com/store/|
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