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Baby Jamz Rocks!

Posted 16 weeks 6 days ago by Lela Davidson

Shopping, Entertainment

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Need a little more umph to your Toddler Tunes? Baby Jamz are energized with pop sound that kids will love!

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Negotiating Flexible Work Arrangements: Part 2 – Nailing Down the Details

Posted 26 weeks 4 hours ago by Lela Davidson

Finances, Work Balance, Culture

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Want to work from home? Reduced hours? Job-share? When neogitiating flexible working arrangements, presentation is everything. Read through this advice before sitting down with current or potential employers.

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Negotiating Flexible Work Arrangements: Part 1 – Set Yourself Up For Success

Posted 26 weeks 1 day ago by Lela Davidson

Finances, Time Management, Work Balance, Culture

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Read this before you sit down with a current or future employer. Worker bees are plentiful, but if you've got valuable skills you can negotiate whatever terms you like. All you need to do is bulk up your confidence and do your homework. The keys are selling yourself and knowing your worth.

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Making the Most of Realtor.com

Posted 26 weeks 2 days ago by Lela Davidson

Home Life, Relocation

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Use these tips to get maximum value from your real estate browsing time. Learn how to avoid common mistakes when scoping out potential homes online. Lela is a veteran re-locater and avid searcher on Realtor.com.

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Thriving in Relocation Limbo: Do’s and Don’ts for Happiness In Between Moves

Posted 27 weeks 6 hours ago by Lela Davidson

Home Life, Relocation, Culture

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Got a move coming up? Or not? Were you supposed to find out six months ago? And then it was after the holidays, and then it was late January, and then... Welcome to Relocation Limbo. Enjoy the terrain with these tips.

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Three Easy Ways to Save Money by Eating at Home

Posted 27 weeks 6 days ago by Lela Davidson

Chores, Home Life, Finances, Shopping, Nutrition

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Eating at home is easier than you think. With a little planning and a few strategies, you can save money, avoid the drive-through, and possibly even drop a few fudge-induced holiday pounds.

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Susie Can’t Spell – So What?

Posted 28 weeks 3 hours ago by Lela Davidson

Education, Learning Tools, K-8, Parent-Teacher

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How can we expect our kids to get really good at anything if they're not allowed to be downright bad at some things? Also, spelling is overrated.

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Go Veggie for Health and Profit: Easy Ways to Feed Your Family More Vegetables and Save Money

Posted 28 weeks 2 days ago by Lela Davidson

Home Life, Shopping, Health, Nutrition

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Eating vegetarian isn't all about tofu and brown rice, and it doesn't have to be a total lifestyle change. Adding just a few veggie-licious meals to your family's diet can have a huge impact on your budget.

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Morning Roundup: What Do You Want?

Posted 29 weeks 2 days ago by Lela Davidson

Home Life, Shopping, Entertainment, Culture

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Forget resolutions. Do this, don't do that. Take time today to think about what you really want in 2008. It doesn't have to be big and it might not come in a shopping bag after all.

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Cut Your Grocery Bill with a Savvy List

Posted 30 weeks 6 days ago by Lela Davidson

Chores, Home Life, Finances, Shopping, Health, Nutrition

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Saving money on groceries is simple when you employ a few tricks. Let these tips get you off to a good start after New Year's!

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I DARE You to Drink Beer

Posted 31 weeks 6 hours ago by Lela Davidson

Home Life, Health, Culture, K-8

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When is a beer just a beer? When is drinking one - or not - making a statement? How much are we letting others influence our kids and are we going too far to protect them? You tell me.

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How to Survive Your Mother-in-Law at the Holidays

Posted 31 weeks 1 day ago by Lela Davidson

Conflict Resolution, Relationships

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Are you dreading the holidays with your mother-in-law? Fear not! Here are some easy ways to keep your sanity this season.

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Baby Steps to Greener Parenting

Posted 31 weeks 4 days ago by Lela Davidson

Chores, Home Life, Culture

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Doing your part for the environment doesn't have to be a full time job. It's not all or nothing. Here are some tiny things you can start today that aren't even inconvenient.

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Put Your House in a Box

Posted 31 weeks 6 days ago by Lela Davidson

Relocation

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Self-service container moving companies offer an affordable alternative to full service movers. Busy families pack at their own pace and the company picks up the box and takes it to your new home.

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Pre-Pack Kids’ Rooms for Sanity on Moving Day

Posted 32 weeks 3 hours ago by Lela Davidson

Relocation

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Your kids probably have more stuff than you do. But you're the one who has to move it! Save yourself from a major meltdown on moving day with these easy pre-packing strategies.

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How to Write a Christmas Letter

Posted 32 weeks 2 days ago by Lela Davidson

Entertainment

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It's not too late to write a Christmas letter! Whether you want to catch-up your friends or one-up your sister, follow these easy tips for sending your own festive newsletter this season.

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Top 5 Christmas Gifts That Won't Crowd the Moving Van

Posted 32 weeks 3 days ago by Lela Davidson

Relocation

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Got a New Year's move on your calendar? The last thing you need before a move is to load up on bulky toys at the holidays. Try these options to make packing light and easy this time.

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