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What I Learned from Being on CreativeLive

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Last week, I did something kinda crazy and outside my comfort zone. I willingly subjected myself to being filmed live and while wearing a mic pack for a CreativeLive class, that’s broadcasted live and watched around the world. Now, although I have a broadcasting degree and have been around TV studios and live broadcasts (I […]

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Don’t Get Tricked – Save Money on Halloween

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Personally, when I think about expensive holidays, Christmas is the first to come to mind. After that comes Valentine’s Day (hey, dinner and a movie isn’t cheap!). But when it comes to Halloween, kids in ghost costumes aren’t the only things that sneak up on me. Halloween can actually end up being pretty expensive. The […]

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9 Top Reader Tips for First Time Home Buyers

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The American dream is to buy a home. But is it realistic for you? I’d love to buy a home one day, but right now, it’s not in our budget. We live in one of the most expensive housing markets in the nation, the San Francisco Bay Area. For example, a 2 bedroom/1 bathroom house can […]

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Expand Your Wardrobe without Emptying Your Wallet

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I’m on a tight budget now but I also need to expand and update my professional wardrobe. I wear the same few tops every week and don’t have many options for work-related events. Yesterday, I attended an event and seriously, didn’t have anything to wear. Seriously! And there were pictures taken of me. =( So […]

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7 Best Places to Find Discount Kids Clothes and Toys

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Let’s face it, when you have children, there are a lot of costs involved and things to buy to make life easier. They need clothes, toys, furniture, carseats, strollers, bouncers, etc. Kids grow out of these items quickly so consider getting items second hand. There’s no need to pay full price or buy everything brand […]

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