For many families, household budgets are still tight in the wake of the recession. But whether times are tough or not, it makes sense to save money wherever you can. There are plenty of small ways to start cutting costs. One of the best places in your home to start saving is the laundry room.
The flu season is here and many consumers have questions about who should be vaccinated and when, especially given the H1N1 flu outbreak last year.
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Summer 'staycations' remain popular as recovery approaches
Have you heard about the new trend in family vacations? With the economy in rough shape, more and more families are opting to "vacation at home" to make the most of their budget. The savings really add up, since the cost of family vacations can be quite high. Airfare remains expensive, and while taking the car instead will save money, gas isn't cheap. And spending a day or two traveling each way dramatically cuts into everyone's time, to say nothing of its effect on attitude. Hotels are pricey, eating out for a week costs more than a month of groceries and tourist attractions like theme parks can put a real dent in the wallet. Instead, many savvy families are choosing a "staycation" to save money, or to put the money they do spend toward something of more lasting value.
Worried about your tap water? How to fight drinking water contaminants
In many parts of the country, drinking water contaminants may be a real issue. Some drinking water contaminants may be harmful to your health. Others may simply be things you'd really rather not ingest or they could make your water taste bad. There are ways however, you can help to ensure that the water your family drinks is as clean and high quality as possible - without having to turn to bottled water that can be expensive.
Want to make 2010 the year of your most memorable family road trip ever? If so, instead of planning the destination and activities yourself, turn a little bit of control over to your children. Getting kids involved in the planning process is a great way to get them excited about a trip.
Fight summer 'brain drain' with online summer schools for K-12th grades
Cash-strapped school districts across the country are cutting summer school programs in record numbers. In fact, more than a third of administrators polled in a recent American Association of School Administrators survey said they are considering eliminating summer school for the 2010-11 school year. The good news for parents is that the recent boom in online K-12 education means many high-quality, engaging online summer school programs are now available to students.
Moving? Don't forget to check car insurance off the list of things to look at
Moving to a new place can be exciting, but it's also hectic. Beyond the general packing and unpacking and getting used to your new home, a number of tasks go along with moving that must also be completed. Dealing with changes in your car insurance is one of them.
Five time-saving tips for simplifying your back-to-school routine
As summer winds down, it means fewer backyard barbecues, shorter days, and most of all, kids headed back to school. The transition from summer to school can be daunting for any parent and each year it seems the to-do list gets longer. Lisa Gurry, one of Working Mother Magazine's 2009 Moms of the Year, has some ideas with the help of Bing.com that can make it a bit more manageable this fall.
New moms working to save the environment and some money
Diapers. They are a way of life for new parents. But how many parents really think about their diapering decision? In these tough economic times, more budget-strapped parents are considering making the switch to cloth diapers to save money.
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