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Moving This Fall? Here are some Tips for Saving Money When Moving

Looking for some Tips for Saving Money When Moving?  Moving is expensive – especially when you take into consideration all of the factors leading up to and surrounding the actual move–apartment deposits, travel, new furniture, change of job, time off work…By the time many people get around to actually booking movers, their budget is already spent. As peak moving season is here, the experts at FlatRate Moving have created insider suggestions below for making the most of your moving budget: Secure a guaranteed price: Some movers charge by the hour and some offer a binding estimate or flat rate based on inventory. Stay away from a company that only gives you non-binding estimates. There is a...

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Summer Tips for Saving Money and for Fun!

We have one more month of school and then our summer begins.  I've already been jotting down some ideas of what we can do to keep the kids busy  and to have a fun summer.  If my kids get bored, I'm the one who suffers most!  With gas prices back on the rise, families are going to start looking for ways to save more money as the summer kicks off. Here are a few ideas from Laura at TK PR that will help families to not just save money but also to have fun all summer long.  This is very possible with a little research and planning! Family Bowling Day- Thanks to a great summer program called Kids Bowl Free- kids all across America can participate in free bowling all summer long at more than...

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Spring Cleaning Tips from Lysol

Spring Cleaning Tips from Lysol

Now that the weather is getting nicer out, it's time to start Spring Cleaning!  Spring cleaning isn't just about getting the surface clean, it's about getting the germs that have accumulated over the winter out of the house.  One of the first things on my list is to take everything out of the cabinets and wipe them all down with Lysol.  This way I know they are clean and germ-free.   Since I clean the surfaces that we use every day with Lysol, I don't worry so much about them. Then I move into the kid's rooms wipe down as many of their toys as I can.  The kids seem to carry the most germs since they are in school so giving their toys a good cleaning is a good way to cut back on germs.  ...

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5 Tips to Spruce Up Your Home

Leslie Press, Home Design Expert for Next Day Blinds, can help you instantly transform your home into an autumn getaway.  Here are 5 simple fall decorating tips that you can use to spruce up your home for fall. ::Nature Inspired Accessories – To accessorize your home for fall without breaking the bank, accessory items such as acorns, pinecones and leaves are easily found at your local craft store and can quickly spice up the room. Whether filling a vase or tossed in a bowl, this can be a great centerpiece or accent on the mantle. :: Paint The Ceilings – Paint your ceiling or an accent wall with a lukewarm hue, a plum or cinnamon, to heat up the ceiling and add an aura to your favorite...

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