With a newborn son whose life I'm projecting way into the future, I've been thinking a lot about college lately. In the United States, going to college is the social norm. Everyone goes to college (pretty much). But should they? Let me point to three reasons why college is no longer necessary for success.
In the current global recession, for many people, shopping is a bitter sweet experience. At once an enjoyable and nail biting activity, shopping for recreation has once again become an issue as families struggle with month to month finances. Here are five tips to have fun shopping while still being responsible.
1. Only buy what you set out for
One of the best tips we can give you is to identify what you are going shopping for before you leave the house. Don't just go shopping for shopping's sake because this will cause you to buy things your family does not need. Instead, have a list and stick to it.
Many families don't get the joy of having a pet because one or another family member suffers from allergies. This is a shame because when it comes to man's best friend, there are actually at least 20 breeds that can live in harmony with those who have an allergy or deal with asthma. So don't make the mistake of thinking your only option is the Poodle!
While no dog is completely dander free (dander is the cause of most dog related allergies) the following 20 breeds will be fine for most people:
The earthquake that hit Haiti is one of the worst in history, and we are all witnesses to the suffering that the people of this country are going through. Even though you and I may be worlds away from Haiti, there are many ways by which we can help. For sure, you have [...]
Shopping for groceries is one of the things my family looks forward to every weekend. We usually go grocery shopping at one of those really big supermarkets that have everything from sugar to televisions to sofa sets.
Aside from being able to go out for a change, the kids get to experience firsthand how it feels [...]
Like many young people, I never thought I would find myself facing serious credit card debt. In my early twenties, I told myself that I would never fall into any debt trap. I had heard so many horror stories, and I just knew I would not live out one of those.
Boy, was I [...]
The whole Duggar family is no stranger to the limelight. They have been featured on TV, magazines, newspapers and every member of the family is used to the coverage. Last year, Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar announced that they were expecting their 19th child. Naturally, they were once again exposed to publicity.
On [...]
Tired of the same old routine when you travel? Feel like doing something totally different from what you normally do? Then why not check out the world’s weirdest hotels! Either you’ll have the time of your life, or you’ll be wanting to stick to the same old stuff.
Propeller Island City Lodge, Berlin
This [...]
We’re right smack in the middle of the Winter Olympics. Have your kids gotten into the spirit of it all yet? It saddens me that today, some kids would rather play sports via the PlayStation (or any other gaming console) than actually go outdoors and kick some butt. With the Winter Olympics [...]
Every house has a first aid kit. That is basic knowledge. But do you have an emergency kit that will help keep you alive just in case you experience a natural disaster? At this point, many families in the Philippines are creating their own disaster emergency kits, if they haven’t got one [...]
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