Monthly Archives: April 2008

Affordable (And Meaningful) Mother’s Day Gifts

Your mom deserves the best. After all, she did put up with you, didn’t she? Show her that you love her and that she raised you right by giving her a gift that gives back. Here are some ideas. – If you’re low on cash, but full of love check out Hydromissions International. Each week … Continue reading

Discount Entertainment Ideas

Cutting the budget does not mean cutting out all the fun you can have. It will require some imagination and creativity instead. There are plenty of free, or almost free, activities and events that will offer lots of entertainment for the whole family. 1. Festivals – Springtime is a great time to visit the many … Continue reading

Rebate Responsibility

Rebate checks started to arrive early and many people are debating on just how to spend the money. Some say that it should be used to payoff debts and to start a savings fund. The government is urging people to spend, spend, spend! Many churches are suggesting spending as well, but on other people or … Continue reading

The Health of the Economy Depends on Your Perspective

The experts are predicting even more prices rising, but in the same breath they are talking about falling prices in some industries. Is the tightening economy a hurt to your bank account? It all depends on your perspective. Lumber is the lowest many in the industry have seen it in awhile. That means the home … Continue reading

Fun at the Auction

Last night my son attended his first auction. He’s eleven and was armed with $1.50. If you have never been to an auction then you may not realize that $1.50 is not likely to get you very far. He was brave. When he saw something he wanted, he jumped right in – and was promptly … Continue reading

Top Tips for Selling Your Home Fast

This is one of the tightest buyers markets that the real estate industry has seen in some time. Buyers are becoming much choosier and stronger negotiators. If you want to sell quickly then here are some tips to consider. 1. Clear out the clutter. Pack up anything that you don’t use on a regular basis … Continue reading

5 Benefits of Giving

Have you ever noticed how big a $100 bill looks when you bring it to church and how small it looks when you bring it to the mall? The sermon at my church this morning was about giving. I thought the message was important and interesting so I decided to share it with you. According … Continue reading

Tithing: Who Gives the Most?

A recent report issued by The Barna Group shows results from a survey about giving patterns in America. The survey polled a random sample of 1006 adults selected from across the US. What they discovered is that few Americans give. In fact, just 5 percent tithed in 2007. Here are those most likely to give … Continue reading

Get a REAL Free Credit Report

Keeping an eye on your credit report is a good way to catch problems with your credit history or even potential criminals that may be trying to steal your identity. There are a number of companies that advertise free credit reports, but almost all of them come with one catch or another. Many people have … Continue reading