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How to Go Green During the Holidays

Green living extends to the holiday season as easily as it does to the other times of the year. Consumers who want to celebrate with a green holiday can start by eliminating excess during the season. Unpack the holiday supplies and decorations and take inventory before spending any money on holiday items you already have.

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How to Teach Kids About Checking Accounts

Money education is an important and sometimes overlooked lesson that parents forget to share with their kids. It is important for kids to learn how to budget the money they have available to them and how to balance a checkbook. When kids see mom and dad pull out credit or debit cards, they may not realize that there is more to managing money and a checking account than just swiping a card. Any money management lesson also gives you a chance to spend time with your kids, and to gauge their basic math skills.

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How to Fit a School Backpack

There’s a lot that students need to fit into their school backpacks these days–text books, note books, homework, pencils, pens, gym clothes, lunches, coats and even cell phones. However, if a backpack is the wrong size or is worn improperly, your child can suffer injuries to his back and shoulders. Selecting a backpack involves more than choosing one with a superhero’s emblem or a designer’s logo emblazoned across it; it must be measured and fitted properly to your child’s torso.

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How to Pack a Suitcase for an Infant

Packing a suitcase for an infant can be the most stressful part about planning a trip. Many parents worry about stuffing in every item in preparation for worst case scenarios. However, the way to have a less stressful trip is to eliminate some of the extras and bring more money instead.

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10 Things to Pack for a Family Camping Trip

Packing for any family camping trip can be a hassle; tents, sleeping bags, food and personal-hygiene items are a must, but what else? It is almost inevitable to suffer from that feeling of having forgotten something crucial. No matter what type of camping your family enjoys, before embarking into nature, remember these 10 things to pack for a family camping trip.