Melissa Rachiele
Melissa is a teacher and a writer seeking a simpler life. She maintains a blog at http://storiedmoney.blogspot.com
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Moms' Groups in the South Hills of PittsburghAre you a mom looking for playgroups for your young children or social events for you? Consider joining a mom's group. The South Hills area of Pittsburgh has several from which to choose.
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Things to Do in DC with Small ChildrenWhen you are traveling with small children, it's hard to know what to do to keep them busy. Here are some suggestions for places you can go that even the littlest will enjoy.
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Beat the BluesSometimes, especially in the winter, we feel a bit down. Here are some tips to help you feel better.
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Great Barbecue in the State of TexasGreat barbecue restaurants are everywhere in Texas. Here's a guide to some of the best.
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Frugal Ways to Survive Flu SeasonWith cold and flu season coming, lots of us are looking for ways to keep our families healthy without breaking the bank.
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How to Build WealthThe key to building wealth overtime is not to find a get rich scheme but to find a good combination of earning more and spending less.
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A More Frugal WeddingSome tips on making your wedding day less costly while still making it special and memorable.
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Ways to Save Money This SummerSome tips for saving money in the summer months, particularly geared at teachers.
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Animal Crossing: Wild Word for the DS is a Great Game for the Whole FamilyAnimal Crossing: Wild Word is a great DS game for the money because it supplies almost unlimited gameplay that the whole family can enjoy.
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How to Get Teens to ReadAdvice for parents and teachers on how to get teenagers to become readers.
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Advice for First Year TeachersSome words of wisdom for the new teachers out there.
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Book Review: Speak by Laurie Halse AndersonSpeak by Laurie Halse Anderson is a clever and insightful book for young girls. Highly recommended.
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Weird Things to Do in Austin, TexasLooking for something weird and unusual to do? Austin is the home of the weird.
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Reviewing Nintendo's Wii Fit: Get in Shape While Playing Video GamesWii Fit is a new video game that allows you to get fit while playing games. Including a variety of exercises and activities, Wii Fit is a great addition to your exercise repertoire. -
Things to Do in Brenham, TexasBrenham is a goldmine of entertainment and attractions, located near Aggieland and Houston.
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Green Future: What Conservation Means to This Generation and the NextGoing green has become very hip right now and is likely to become even more important in the coming years. -
Dorm Living on the CheapTips for saving money on the college experience
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How to Save Money on GroceriesA step by step, week by week guide to getting the most for your grocery money.
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Married Money: Tips for Merging Your Money with Your Honey'sWhen you get married, there are a lot of financial as well as personal concerns about money. Here are some tips to handle it.
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Retire with $3 Million by Driving Paid for CarsWhat is it really costing you to have a car loan?
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Free Things to Do in Austin, TexasHere are some free things you can do in Austin to enjoy a more frugal vacation.
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10 Tough Things About Being a TeacherThere are many challenges to teaching that go beyond what they tell you in college.
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Why I Shouldn't Buy a Hybrid Car (but Still Want One)There are good reasons to buy hybrids, but there are also plenty of reasons not to.
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How to OversleepA tongue in cheek how to guide on the causes of oversleeping.
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Clean Your Kitchen with Baking Soda and VinegarA step by step description of how baking soda and vinegar can be used for a variety of cleaning purposes.
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Easy and Cheap Ways to Help CharitiesIt's important to use your time and money to help other people as well as yourself. But how can you help other people when you have neither time not money?
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Test Prep on the CheapSometimes when you have a major test to take, you just don't have the time or money to spend on a class or workshop. Here's an insider's guide to how to prep for those tests without the expense.
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My Worst Money MistakesWe can learn a lot from analyzing our money mistakes. Here are some of mine and the lessons that can be learned from them.
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Save Money and Energy with Small Changes to Better the EnvironmentA few small changes implemented over time can make a big difference.
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No Child Left Behind is Leaving Children BehindThe No Child Left Behind Act is designed to help schools and students. While some provisions of it may do this, it could be detrimental for some students.
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How to Learn New VocabularyWith tests around every corner, many people are looking for strategies to help them learn new vocabulary words. The best strategies are those framed around the way our brains already work.
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Ring Size Woes: Get a Wedding Band that FitsWhen you are shopping online, it's much harder to evaluate whether your wedding band fits. Here are some tips for ring sizing, as well as some advice to make sure to take into account when you are shopping from home.
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Saving Money with "The Chocolate Croissant Effect"The "Latte Factor" means that you can save money by eliminating all treats from your life. What if they have their place though?
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Advice for First Year TeachersFirst year teachers need practical advice on how to get through some of the more everyday tasks in education.
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Summer Money and Budgeting for TeachersWhat are teachers to do about the two long lean months without paychecks in the summer?
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Exercise and MoneyThis article discusses why exercise should be a central part of any personal finance plan.
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Product Review: Gillette Venus Vibrance RazorThe Gilette Venus Vibrance Razor, a battery operated razor for women, may not entirely live up to expectations.
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Eating Out for CheapThis article describes tips for finding ways to make eating in restaurants more affordable.
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Windex Clean and Shine Microfiber ClothsWindex makes microfiber cloths now, which are not only absorbent but reusable.
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The Houston Zoo: A Fun Attraction for the Whole FamilyThe Houston Zoo is a great attraction for the whole family.
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Tips for Getting Through a MoveSome tips to help you negotiate a big move, whether across town or across the country.
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Back to College on a BudgetThis article offers tips for surviving the back to college budget crunch.
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Substitute Teacher Survival KitThis article describes some basic supplies and tools that make substitute teaching go more smoothly and easily.
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Kids' Activities in Cape May CountyThis article is a guide to several kids' activities in Cape May County for the summer.
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Frizz Ease Secret Weapon Finishing CremeFrizz Ease Secret Weapon finishing creme can be applied to dry hair to reduce frizz.
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Long Distance Wedding PlanningThis article deals with ways to manage the planning of a wedding when you dont' live near the wedding site. It includes tips for getting things done, organizing events, and staying calm.
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How to Get Substitute Teacher JobsMany people try to become substitute teachers, but find that they never get called. Here are 5 easy steps to help you work almost very day, or as often as you'd like.
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Mr. Coffee Elite Programmable CoffeemakerThe Mr. Coffee Elite is a programmable coffeemaker that is relatively easy to use and inexpensive.
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Beginning Voluntary SimplicityMany simple living decisions require you to make choices and set priorities. This article includes some straightforward actions that will save you both time and money while helping the environment.
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Three Chick-Lit Books for SummerThis is a summary and review of three books targeted at women and sharing the characteristic of being light and easy and good for summer, beach reading.