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Veterans: How to get Free Event Tickets with VetTix!

Free Family Fun for Veterans, Active Military and first responders! VetTix and 1stTix

VetTix is an organization that shows appreciation to our Veterans, active duty military, and, First Responders by providing free event tickets. And this blog will tell you all about how both VetTix and 1stTix work, and how to sign up for either one. A Concert Deal for Military A few months ago a friend of ours sat with his wife in the audience at Symphony Hall in Phoenix. They came to enjoy the orchestra which was accompanied by Phoenix …

Entitled Kids - how to build self reliance and sufficiency

Is it possible that our good intentions and generosity could end up entitling our kids? No parent intentionally sets out to create dependent children who expect to be given everything they desire. If you want to raise kids who aren’t entitled but are empowered – keep reading. We have 7 ways we helped our kids to become Financially strong, fit and independent. Kids are kind of funny. If we offer to pay for something, they’ll gladly let us do …

Are you looking to save money and find cheap meat near your home? These strategies could save you thousands of dollars this year. In this article, we do mention prices, but with the current inflation cycle, you’ll need to establish your own pricing table for your area of the country or world. Putting Meat on the Table History: Years ago, it was the man’s “job” to hunt for the meat to provide for the family. All it cost was …

Online Dollar stores are amazing places to can find things that you need for less. For most of us, physical stores like Family Dollar and Dollar Tree come to mind. But you no longer have to drive to a store to find awesome deals. According to NBC News, Dollar Stores, discount retailers, and discount racks are gaining huge popularity. This is true amongst all shoppers and especially with Millenials. Today you have the option to shop discount and dollar stores …

How to Survive a Financial Crisis or Economic Downturn

Facing a financial crisis, job loss, or pay cut? Whether it’s due to the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation, or other challenges, you’re not alone. Ever wondered if you could stay afloat if you missed a paycheck? We’ve been there—job losses, pay cuts, career changes—and we’ve managed to stay debt-free. In this article, we share our journey and tips on how you can do the same. Dive in to discover our strategies for surviving tough financial times. Take our 2024 Economic …

A College Degree for $3100? You Bet! Try College Home Study Today! #CollegeHomeStudy #DualCreditAtHome #CollegeDegreeFor$3100

A College Degree for $3100? Amazing new ideas from the founder of Dual Credit At Home. College Home Study & more.

How Long Can Fresh Store Bought Eggs Be Left Unrefrigerated?

Have you ever thought long and hard about the eggs we eat? What About Questions Like: In this article, we’ll answer all these egg questions and more. Egg Storage Around the World One of my favorite things to do when I travel is to visit local grocery stores. I enjoy comparing the similarities and differences. In Iceland, grocery stores have a line of cookies called “Maryland.” In France, quail eggs are a common grocery store item. One notable difference between …

Best Inexpensive Retirement Gift Ideas for Men & Women

Do you need some retirement gift ideas? Are you looking for gift ideas that are cheap, fun or decadent? We’ve collected some of the best-rated, inexpensive 5-star retirement gifts out there from Amazon, Etsy, and other sources. We’ve found cheap, funny, touching and a few expensive highly-rated gift ideas for you to choose from. The average cost of the gifts we have listed is around $30. Some are a little pricier, but if you get a group of people …

Have you ever wondered which dish soap works best and gives you the best value for the money? We love saving money and were wondering if we should buy the cheapest dish detergent or a more expensive one. Our curiosity finally got the best of us and we put together this test. Have you ever thought, “Hmm, this name-brand product costs twice as much as the generic; is it twice as good? Oh, it’s all just advertising hype, there …

Can community youth groups and programs help develop character in a child? There are many different types of youth activities that could contribute to your child’s physical, emotional, and vocational development. We’ve been involved in a number of these organizations and have compiled a list of the 20 most popular youth groups in the US. If you’re looking for the names of groups where your kids can learn and grow in character and leadership keep reading … TABLE OF …

Veterans: How to get Free Event Tickets with VetTix!

Entitled Kids: 7 Things to Stop Spoiling & Raise Self-Sufficient Kids

How to Find Cheap Meat: Best prices for Beef, Pork, Ham, & Chicken

20 Online Dollar Stores with Awesome Deals – Best Bargains for 2021

8 Secrets to Survive an Economic Downturn or Personal Financial Crisis

College Home Study Program: Wow! A $3100 Degree – Dual Credit At Home

How Long Can Fresh Store Bought Eggs Be Left Unrefrigerated?

50+ Best Inexpensive Retirement Gift Ideas for Men & Women to Kick-Off The Golden Years

Which Dish Soap is Cheapest & Best: Dawn, Ajax or Walmart?

22 Community Youth Groups That Build Integrity and Character

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