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Get Free Stuff: Parenting Magazines Offer Ideas for Swapping Clothes and Toys

If the holidays left you with a mountain of bills to be paid, you might feel like you’ll never buy anything else again. But a few parenting magazines offer some ideas on how to organize a swap with friends (or even strang...
by Shannon McRae
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Growing a Neighborhood: FamilyFun Magazine Helps Your Community Catch the Gardening Bug

My 4-year-old was so proud of the egg-carton garden full of tiny sprouts he planted at school. He wanted to plant them immediately on the day he brought them home. Unfortunately the front yard is the only place where we get ade...
by Shannon McRae
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KIWI Magazine Breaks Down the Debate Over Genetically Engineered Food

For the most part, I choose organic food for my family whenever it’s available. My main motivation for buying organic is to avoid chemicals and pesticides. But after reading an article in the April/May 2011 issue of my KI...
by Shannon McRae
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KIWI Magazine’s Five Ways to Shop Organic and Save

I try to buy as many organic items as possible when I grocery shop each week. But as the sales ring up at the register, I often wonder if organic items are worth the higher costs. I’m not alone. Many of my friends cite hi...
by Shannon McRae
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Saving Money on Presents

5 Ways to Avoid Overspending This Holiday Season

It’s tempting to justify splurging on gifts during the holidays, but a few tips will keep you from paying for your Christmas spending well into next year. It’s the most wonderful time of year for retailers. As soon ...
by Shannon McRae
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How to Become a Regret-Free Parent

How to Become a Regret-Free Parent

When you raise young children, the days are long but the years fly by. This month, Parents magazine gives perspective on how to savor those fleeting moments. “Listen to this,” I said to my husband as I read the late...
by Shannon McRae
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