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“Ma, I Need Candy for My Trip!”
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How to keep the supermarket shopping trip from getting out of hand. Camp has started, and along with it comes trip season. You know what that means: negotiating with a seven-year-old over how many sour belts is too many sour belts. But guess what? You’re the grown-up. You’re in charge. You have your house rules…
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One Simple Grocery Budgeting Tip
Does your grocery shopping cart always end up more full than you intended? This little trick will help keep the purchases in check…without eliminating the fun extras. We all know that every grocery trip involves two categories of items. There’s the items we planned to buy…and the items we didn’t. Those are the items that…
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Tricks to Make That Closet Work for You
If a custom closet isn’t in the works, you can still make your existing closet work for you with these closet hacks. Editor’s Note: We love organizing here on Between Carpools, so we’re also excited to introduce Devorah Pomerantz, whose creative out-of-the-box ideas can help those with all types of spaces. We hope that some…
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5 Simple Ways to Teach Your Kids About Wants and Needs
These practical tips help our children understand what’s truly necessary and what’s not. They’re even a helpful reminder for ourselves as well. Teaching kids about finances doesn’t have to feel like meeting with your accountant. One of the most important lessons you can teach your kids about money has nothing to do with dollars and…
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How to Organize Maaser and Make Sure You’re Separating It Properly
Is it overwhelming to you to keep it all organized? This is a step by step guide to separate and organizing your maaser. If you’ve ever transferred money into your account and thought, “Wait – did I already take maaser from this?” or “Does this gift count?” – you’re not alone. Giving maaser can be…
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8 Simple & Essential Decorating Basics
If you have a few interior design principles down pat, you can create a beautiful space on your own without spending a fortune. As an interior designer, I truly believe that everyone deserves a beautiful space to call their own. And the great thing is, even though trends come and go, the core principles of…
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How Shopping Once a Week Saves Me Time, Money, and Waste
Yes, you can spend less and save lots of time on your groceries with these simple changes. Several years ago, I realized I was spending way too much time and money in the supermarket every week. On top of that, I was overbuying and dealing with way too much food waste. I’d throw out produce…
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How Teens Can Start Building Credit
Your teen can get started building credit the right way. It’s simple, so don’t mess this up! Managing your finances is arguably the most important part of adulthood. One significant factor in your financial future is your credit score. Whether you’re planning to apply for loans, rent an apartment, or buy a car, building a…
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Easy Window Updates That Look Great on a Budget
Updating your shades and blinds doesn’t have to be a huge investment—or a struggle that ends with paper shades taped to the window. Amazon has some surprisingly good options that can give you a polished look without going fully custom. They’re perfect for rentals, new homes, or if you’re just not ready to splurge on…
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8 Finance Tips for Newlyweds
Start off life on the right financial foot, and you’ll be so, so much better off in the long run. First of all, Mazel Tov! It’s exciting to be here! Marriage is even more than it’s said to be. Your financial trajectory can be greatly affected by your first choices together. Here are some points…
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