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August 30, 2013
- in Frugal Living , Green Home by Alexis Rodrigo
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6 Tips for Boosting the Family Income
Unfortunately, the economy is not recovering enough to result in substantial salary increases. According to some sources, salaries were up less than 2% in both 2011 and 2012. This means that many people are turning to income streams beyond their main jobs. So here are 6 tips for boosting the family income. Some are easier […]
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August 28, 2013
- in Health & Beauty , Parenting by Alexis Rodrigo
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Send Your Kids Back to School, Toxin-Free
You strive to reduce toxins in your home, but are you sending your children to school without toxins as well? School supplies are laden with potentially harmful, toxic chemicals. Stay vigilant when you’re shopping for school. Toxic Culprits Here are some toxic ingredients to watch out for when you’re doing back-to-school shopping:
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August 27, 2013
- in Homeschool , Parenting by Alexis Rodrigo
Five Strategies for Encouraging Early Literacy
One of my friends wanted her child to learn to read when he was 3 years old. I didn’t think it was a good idea, but I can certainly understand why she would want her son to read early. I’d rather observe my children and watch out for signs that they’re ready to acquire the […]
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August 22, 2013
- in Gardening , Green Home by Alexis Rodrigo
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Make Your Own Compost Tea!
If you’re into organic gardening like me, you’ve probably heard or are already using compost tea. I’ve never used it, but I’m about to get started — you’ll learn more about it in this post. Compost tea is essentially water infused with compost. It has all the beneficial microorganisms and nutrients of compost, but in […]
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August 19, 2013
- in Parenting by Alexis Rodrigo
How to Encourage Your Child to Develop Writing Skills
Good writing skills are essential to success in one’s career and in life. Your child will be more likely to perform better in school if he or she has good writing skills. Then when the time comes for your child to find a job, he or she will need good writing skills to prepare effective […]
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