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+1Ever Make a Plastorgan?
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Ages & Stages: General Interest
Check out these cool yard instruments. They are called plastorgans, which I guess is short for plastic organs. They are like eerie windchimes made of old plastic bottles. Free and cool looking, and totally unique sounding.
+1Cereal Savings
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Ages & Stages: General Interest
Here is a terrific short article on how to save and stretch your money that is normally eaten up in the cereal bowl. Some examples: boxes are deceiving so always check the net weight when comparing prices; be unfaithful
+2Save Money on Eyewear
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Ages & Stages: General Interest
This article explains the high cost of glasses and contact lenses, and gives ideas on how to reduce the cost. From the article: "Millions of individuals wear corrective lenses, whether for distance or close-up vision
+2Great Uses For Instant Coffee
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Ages & Stages: General Interest
This short article has some great ideas for using instant coffee-an item I usually don't have in the house, but I'm going to start buying. My favorite tip is to add a spoonful or two to a pot of brewed coffee that
+1Cooler Fans
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Ages & Stages: General Interest
Here's a great idea from my money-saving ezine: For the last 7 years, I have lived in a home with no air conditioning. To keep cool, I close off windows to keep out the hot sun, use fans, drink cool water, etc. To make
+8Walking Tacos
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Ages & Stages: General Interest
This is as much fun as it is delicious. Buy a box of snack size Fritos. Prepare ingredients for tacos: seasoned meat, chopped lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and taco sauce. Have the kids carefully open the top of the
+6Survive a Cooking Slump
Fav Zip Zap Share Flag Problem Topic: Meal Planning
Ages & Stages: General Interest
This article provides 9 ways to avoid a cooking slump, while saving money. Some of the suggestions are a little too frugal for me, but some of them are terrific. I love Around the World in 7 Days. For one week, try a different
+16Homemade Gift Baskets
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Ages & Stages: General Interest
I just stumbled upon this website which has tons and tons of ideas to inspire you to make homemade gift baskets for every single person you know. Ideas are provided for baby, bakers, barbecue, all the way to Valentine's,
+5The Safe Side DVDs
Fav Zip Zap Share Flag Problem Topic: Safety & Recall
Ages & Stages: Preschool, K-5th Grade
Here is a series of DVDs and other products from John Walsh, founder of the Center for Missing and Exploited Children. They are meant to teach children to be safe "out in the world" without scaring them. It is for
+5Healthy Pomegranate Recipes
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Ages & Stages: General Interest
Pomegranate juice is the hottest thing in healthy eating now. It is supposed to lower cholesterol, prevent some cancers and heart disease, and lots more. If you want to read more, just google it and a zillion articles pop
+8Ginormous New Used Book Store
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Ages & Stages: General Interest | Locality: Burlington, MA
I am literally crying tears of joy! My heart is pounding in my chest! Walking distance from my house, they are opening a ginormous used book store! Do you know where Shaw's is in Burlington? They just opened a brand new
+3Charity Gift Certificates
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Ages & Stages: General Interest
This organization sells Charity Choice gift cards, which the recipient can use to send charitable funds to the charity of her choice, out of over 100 choices. The gift cards are 100% tax deductible for the purchaser (the
NewSolution to Bed Wetting and Sleepovers
Fav Zip Zap Share Flag Problem Topic: Wellness
Ages & Stages: Preschool, K-5th Grade
UnderJams are new protection for your bed wetter, which hide completely under pajamas and eliminate the embarrassment of having to wear night time protection. They are made by the makers of Pampers, and are available for
+2Bust the Myths and Shop Online
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Ages & Stages: General Interest
This great article busts the following myths about shopping online: Shipping costs too much. I can't see what I'm buying. Returning stuff is a pain. My account information won't be safe. The best sales are
+2How to Handle Frequent Office Potlucks
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Ages & Stages: General Interest
Here's an interesting article on how to handle office and other potlucks if you are on a tight budget and/or food restrictions. No one wants to be a party pooper or have a reputation as an outsider, so here are some great
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