Maggie Ray
Maggie Ray is a freelance writer with more than thirty years of experience in contract writing and program management. She experienced military life as an active duty member of the United States Air Force for more than twenty years before retirement, as a military spouse for more than twenty years, and now retains the military connection as a mother of an active duty Airman and Civil Service employee.
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First Person: My Air Force Career in Government ContractingMost people choose their military job but mine was given to me by mistake. In spite of the accidental job selection, I would not trade my 6C0X1 Contract Specialist career for any other job.
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How to Save on Grocery CostsTuna isn't just for salads. Try adding low cost tuna meals to your menu plan to cut your grocery costs.
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First Person: My Job or My Health?How much money is your health worth? Are you prepared financially to quit your job to improve your life?
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Operation Enduring Freedom: Fears of a Life-Altering Knock on the DoorAs a military spouse, I dreamed of the dreaded knock on the door. Now I look for answers on how to cope after the knock. -
Mother's Day Brunch: Three Ways to Make Bread PuddingAdd a little pizazz to your ordinary bread pudding and build a Mother's Day brunch menu to remember with these recipes for French Toast Bread Pudding, Chocolate Bread Pudding and Banana Bread Pudding.
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Sausage Roll RecipeTreat Mom to a brunch on her special day featuring this easy-to-make sausage roll.
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Lady Gaga's Godson Breastfed Via FedExSir Elton John and David Furnish confirm Lady Gaga as Baby Zachary's godmother and discuss how he is breastfed.
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Passover Coloring Pages and Printable ActivitiesWith millions of web pages offering coloring pages and printable activities, finding the right one can be tough. Find printable Passover coloring sheets and activities using these resources.
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Career Decisions: Quit or Get Fired?You know your job is on the line. Should you quit or wait to be fired? Can you draw unemployment if you quit? What warning signs give you clues to your impending termination? -
How to Make Shrimp ScampiShrimp scampi can be a simple tasty dish or developed further into a more elegant meal. Consider this dish for a romantic Valentine's dinner or a special meal with the one you love. View scampi variations and seasoning choices. -
Shipping Christmas Cookie Gifts to Deployed SoldiersShipping Christmas Cookie gifts will lift the spirits of the troops of your choice but including cards, notes, pictures and letters will make the package complete. -
Filipino Women: Dancing Backwards in Flip-FlopsThe Filipino Woman: Maybe high heels aren't her style but in the flip flop world of Manila, she's definitely the one dancing backwards.
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The Top AC Content on the Best Disney Halloween Costumes for ChildrenAC writers offer suggestions for Disney costumes to buy for the haunting night and instructions for homemade Disney costumes to thrill your child.
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Halloween Costume Ideas for 2009The number of costume ideas available by a simple web search engine inquiry can be scarier than the latest Halloween Devil Costume. Here's a few of AC's great choices for 2009 Halloween Costumes.
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Printable Halloween InvitationsHalloween party invitations should not break the budget. Printable Halloween party invitations and other make your own ideas reduce the party cost.
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Free Animated Halloween E-CardsMarriage proposal by Halloween E-Cards? Farting boy Halloween e-cards? Send animated greeting cards to your friends or loved ones for free using these websites.
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Potluck Ideas for a Labor Day PicnicNeed potluck ideas for your Labor Day picnic? Try the casserole, jello salad, or dessert recipes included here.
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Easy Back to School SnacksFinding Back to School snacks or after school snacks your kids will enjoy doesn't have to be hard. Consider these ideas for easy snacks.
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College Dorm EssentialsLooking for a list of college dorm essentials? Consider these dorm must haves when you start packing.
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Networking Tips for Small BusinessesWill you be in the 30% of small businesses that actually survive? Consider these tips for small business networking and marketing.
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Blackberry Cobbler: Three Easy Ways to a Great DessertBlackberry cobbler is a favorite southern dessert wiht many different ways of preparation. Three recipes included with Dutch Oven Campfire preparation instructions. -
Bread Pudding RecipesBread pudding recipes are the perfect way to use leftover bread for a dessert. If you have leftover bread and a few other ingredients, there is a bread pudding recipe waiting to be tested.
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Army Deployment DreamsRap, rap, rap. She knew she should answer the door but her fear from the earlier nightmare immobilized her.
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Bundt Cakes: Two Easy RecipesBundt cakes have been popular for more than fifty years and continue to grow in popularity. Try these two easy cake recipes for Bundt cakes.
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Potluck Ideas for Labor DayLabor Day is often the final fun event of the summer. If you are planning a Labor Day BBQ or party, potluck ideas may make your planning easier. Here are two ideas for potlucks for Labor Day including recipes for a couple of popular potluck dishes.
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Gout Prevention May Involve Changing Diet: Foods to AvoidFoods high in purine top the Gout Foods to Avoid list. Read further to find other foods to avoid and gout prevention tips.
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Tinkerbell Coloring PagesLooking for Tinkerbell Coloring pages? Find five Tinkerbell resources for making a coloring book or printing a single page to color.
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Three Ways to Make Banana Split CakeBanana Split Cake is a fun summer dessert. Try these three Banana Split Cake recipes.
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IceAgeCandy.Com And Ice Age Coloring PagesInformation on Iceagecandy.com for games and a list of websites with Ice Age coloring pages.
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Makati Manila Anti Cha-Cha Protest RalliesManila protests against the Government? Is this the prep for EDSA 3? Makati prepares for Anti-Cha-Cha Protests -
Beef Stroganoff RecipesBeef Stroganoff recipes come in many varieties. These four recipes use different meats and different cooking methods.
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Weekly Meal Plan Toaster Oven RecipesWhen making your weekly meal plan some of your main course items may be best done using toaster oven recipes. Here are five ideas for toaster oven recipes to add to your weekly meal plan.
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Katrina Halili and Hayden Kho: Sex, Lies, and VideosKatrina Halili and Hayden Kho Sex Video Scandal leads news stories throughout the Philippines.
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Printable Princess Coloring PagesIf the Princess of your house wants to color Princess pictures, find information on multiple Princess coloring pages within
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Memorial Day Manila American CemeteryManila American Cemetery is the resting place for more than 17,000 who sacrificed their lives for freedom during World War II. -
Incheon International Airport South KoreaTips on traveling through the Incheon International Airport in South Korea.
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Easter Dot to Dot Printable ActivitiesUseful information on where to find Easter dot to dot printable activities for the children. Find Easter Bunny coloring pages and more.
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Animal Dot to Dot Printable ActivitiesHave fun with these Animal Dot to Dot printable activities. -
Passover Printable Activities for KidsPassover printable activities are excellent ways for children to learn about the Passover-Pesach traditions. Find web resources for children's Passover activities. -
Weekly Meal Plans Cheap Chicken RecipesCheap chicken recipes are budget friendly and can be created using left over chicken. Weekly meal plans can include one or more of these chicken recipes. -
Pi Day Facts, Activities, and PuzzlesPi Day is March 14. Find Pi Day Facts, History of Pi Day, Pi Day Puzzles, and search for your birthdate in Pi. -
My Little Pony Coloring PagesMy Little Pony coloring pages and dot to dot printable activities are found on these web pages. -
Song Lee Chapter Books for Young GirlsSummary of the four Song Lee chapter books for young girls. If you like Horrible Harry books, you should try Song Lee chapter books too. -
Dr Seuss Coloring PagesFind Dr. Seuss Coloring pages for use on National Reading Day, Dr. Seuss' Birthday. -
Dr Seuss Word SearchesLooking for Dr Suess printable activities? Find links to multiple Dr Seuss word searches here. -
Frugal Gifts for Young GirlsSearching for little girls' gifts on a tight budget? Consider these frugal gifts for young girls. Ideas include gift ideas under $10.
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Bacolod Chicken Inasal Manila RestaurantsA review of Bacolod Chicken Inasal, a Manila restaurant offering delivery in the Metro Manila area.
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Chicken Pox Home RemedyFive tips for reducing the itch of chicken pox
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Mardi Gras Word Searches for FunFree printable activities and Mardi Gras word searches can bring the season more to life for your children. Word searches are good brain visual developing tools and can also be used to reinforce lesson plans and spelling activities.
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Free Banana Bread, Free IHOP Pancakes, and Free TacosFind out how to get Free Banana Bread on Feb 23 and Free IHOP Pancakes and Jack in the Box Free Tacos on Fat Tuesday (Shrove Tuesday)
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Dot to Dot Printable Activities CatsParents of young cat lovers can find dot to dot printable activities with cat pictures for children as a learning tool. Find connect the dots links at these web sites.
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Weekly Meal Planning: Lowest Cost MealsWhen you are down to your last few dollars meal planning may seem impossible but this is when it is most important. Consider these lowest cost meal planning tips.
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Bristol Palin Speaks Out About Teen PregnancyGreta VanSusteren interviews Bristol Palin and AK Gov Sarah Palin about teen pregnancy. Bristol advises others, "It's not glamorous."
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St Patrick's Day Word Search PuzzlesSt Patrick's Day word searches are fun activities for kids to learn about the luck of the Irish. Find links to multiple word searches and puzzles here.
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School Lunchbox Ideas for KidsSchool lunchboxes ideas for kids don't always come easy. Sometimes it seems impossible to find what they will eat. Here are a few suggestions.
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Hug Day SMS MessagesHug Day is February 13. Find a Hug Day SMS Message to send your Valentine on these sites.
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Jonas Brothers Free Printable ItemsGet information on where to find Jonas Brothers free printable items like invitations, stationary and music here.
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Alphabet Dot to Dot Printable ActivitiesLooking for dot to dot activities to help your child learn their ABCs? These sites offer connect the dot printable activities and on line games.
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Oil Spill in Illinois Des Plaines RiverUS Coast Guard Officials work to contain an Illinois oil spill in the Des Plaines River near Joliet. A three mile section of the river is contaminated.
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President's Day Printable Activities for ChildrenFind links here to spice up your President's Day Activities for children with word searches, puzzles, and a President Rap song.
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Seven Grocery Budget Stretching MealsTimes are tough and grocery budget stretching meals are needed by many families now. Here are seven dinners for less than $5.
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LPG Shortage or Non-Shortage in the Philippines?There is a lot of on going debate over the liquid petroleum gas (LPG) shortage in the Philippines. Is there a shortage or is it being hoarded till the price goes up?
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Military Deployments: Extra Money Through Savings Deposit ProgramDeployed Military Members may be able to increase pay through a high interest savings account if in a combat zone. Find out if you qualify for the 10% interest savings account.
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Fundraisers for Youth GroupsHolding Fundraisers for Youth Groups can be difficult. With planning and selecting a unique idea you can raise funds in spite of economic troubles.
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Morning Banana Diet: New Weight Loss Method?The Morning Banana Diet is the latest diet craze in Japan. The diet allows bananas only for breakfast.
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Weekly Meal Plan- Cheap Meals for the WinterNeed cheap meals as a follow up to an expensive holiday period? A weekly meal plan can help cut your grocery cost. Frugal dinner meals are more easily made when you make a weekly meal plan before going to the grocery store.
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Chinese New Year Ecards Gung Hay Fat ChoySend Happy Chinese New Years ecards to your friends from these websites. Gung Hay Fat Choy!
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Free Cosmetics on Free Makeup TuesdayClass action settlement results in $175 Million in free cosmetics products. Keep reading to find out which stores are participating and what free makeup products are being given away on Tuesday.
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Military Terms Spouses Should KnowWith every turn a new Military spouse finds another acronym or term they do not know. Here are a few military terms spouses should know.
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Kids' Inaugural Concert Stars Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, Demi LovatoThe Kids' Inaugural Concert will air on Disney Channel, Monday January 19 at 8PM Eastern. Concert headliners include the Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato and Corbin Bleu.
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Obama Challenge Coin-Coin Checking the PresidentThe Obama Challenge Coin is meant to commemorate the day's event but will the military members who hold challenge coin tradition as a time honored tradition buy and carry the Obama Challenge Coin? Who will coin check the President?
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Inauguration Activities for ChildrenProviding Inauguration activities for children will make the event more understandable. There are a variety of choices available including worksheets, quizzes, coloring pages and rap songs.
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Groundhog Day Coloring Pages and Printable ActivitiesGroundhog Day coloring pages and printable activities make learning more fun. Check out links to web sites offering pictures, games, and crafts to make the day fun for your family.
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Valentines Word SearchLooking for a Valentines word search for the holiday? These sites provide printable activities as well as on line games.
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California Earthquakes: San Bernardino, San Diego, Los AngelesSan Bernardino earthquake is felt as far south as San Diego. Recent earthquakes have also occurred in Costa Rico. USGS earthquake information is available online for public information.
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Cheap Easy Casserole CookingNeed to learn to cook? Need to cut your food budget? Cheap easy casserole cooking may be the way to do both. Read ahead for five recipes to try.
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Valentine's Care Packages for College StudentsValentine's Care packages can be fun to make for college students and especially fun to receive. Here are a few ideas of what to include.
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Printable ValentinesLooking for a variety of Printable Valentines? These 10 sites have plenty of printable Valentines to print for friends, family, and loved ones.
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Valentine's Care Packages for SoldiersRomance via a Valentines care package may not be the way you planned to treat your Soldier this year but it may be your only choice. Make a Care Package he won't soon forget.
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Webkinz Kinz CashWebkinz owners need Kinz Cash to buy things for their pets. Here are some ways to earn more Kinz Cash.
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Horrible Harry Chapter Books for Young GirlsHorrible Harry Chapter books are great choices for young girl readers. This article contains a list of books currently in the series.
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Frugal Soup RecipesSoup is an excellent winter comfort food. Adding frugal soup recipes to your collection allows you to meal plan at a lower cost.
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Easy Meal Plan #1 Seven Frugal Dinner MealsMeal planning can help reduce the cost of meals prepared. This easy meal plan offers seven frugal dinners.
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Cheap Valentine's Day DinnerTimes are tough but you can still make a the day special by planning a cheap Valentine's Day dinner that shows how much you care.
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Dot to Dot Dog WorksheetsFive links to dot to dot worksheets for your dog lover.
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Atkins Induction RecipesAtkins Induction Phase limits the acceptable foods to a specific list. This article provides links to three web sites with multiple recipes to use in the Induction Phase.
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Webkinz Cheats:Teaching Our Children IntegrityWebkinz cheats are available on many websites. What do they teach our children and what are the consequences?
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Cookies for SantaMaking cookies for Santa is a fun Christmas tradition. Consider these three easy ways to make cookies for Santa.
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Easy Holiday Quick Breads for Gift GivingNeed an easy gift for a bus driver, Sunday School teacher or a coach? Make a variety of holiday quick breads and finish several gifts with one baking session.
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Stocking Stuffers for Preteen GirlsLooking for stocking stuffers for a preteen girl? Here's a list to help you.
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Online Holiday Games for ChildrenOnline holiday games are available for children to enjoy during the holiday season.
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Low Carb Cauliflower RecipesLow carb diets are used by many in weight loss efforts. These Low carb cauliflower recipes can be used in low carb menu planning.
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Winter Holiday Printable Activities and Coloring PagesWinter Holidays are fun times for kids. Printable activities and coloring pages are fun things to make the season brighter.
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Nintendo DS Games for Little GirlsLittle girls love playing Nintendo DS games. This article makes recommendations on games for little girls
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How to Make Unique Themed Christmas Gift BasketsStill have hard to buy for people on your gift list? Consider making a Unique Christmas gift basket made especially based on their likes, hobbies, or activities.
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Christmas Gift Baskets for Children in Webkinz, SpongeBob & Junk Food ThemesChristmas gift baskets with a theme make excellent gifts for children.
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Low Carb Diet: Adding Eggs to Your Meal PlanAdding eggs to dinner and lunch meals makes it easier to create a Low Carb meal plan.
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Cheap Stocking Stuffers for MomIdeas to help Santa find the perfect cheap stocking stuffers for Mom
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Fifteen Christmas Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Eight to Ten Year Old BoysChristmas stocking stuffer ideas for eight to ten year old boys.
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Cheap Christmas Food Gift BasketsCheap Christmas food baskets can help you for those hard to shop for people on your gift list.
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Hanukkah Printable Activities and Coloring PagesHanukkah coloring pages and printable activities are found on numerous web sites. This article summarizes a few which parents may find useful for the holiday season.
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Christmas Care Packages for SoldiersChristmas Care Packages for Soldiers are important to troop morale.
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Cheap Christmas Gifts for College StudentsCollege students and parents both can find or make low cost Christmas gifts for family and friends. This article suggests several cheap holiday gifts for students.
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Cheap Ground Beef Dinner Meals Under $5The recipes and cheap ground beef meal ideas should still give you a meal plan that is lower in cost than most.
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Easy Thanksgiving Recipes for the New CookEasy Thanksgiving recipes help the new cook prepare a traditional menu with ease.
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Kwanzaa Coloring Pages and Printable ActivitiesKwanzaa coloring pages and printable activities are available on web sites for enjoying with children during the holiday season.
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Lower Cholesterol: Add Oatmeal to Your DietLower total cholesterol numbers and LDL numbers are important to good health. Adding oatmeal to the diet will increase fiber, which helps lower cholesterol.
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Victoria Ann Chacon: Sunday School Porn to MinorA Texas Sunday School Teacher, Victoria Ann Chacon is charged with distributing harmful material to a minor after sending topless photos via cell phone.
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Popular Christmas Gifts for Chick Lit LoversLooking for your chick lit lover's Christmas gift? This list should help you find the perfect one.
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Christmas TV Specials Charlie Brown, Rudolph, Frosty and MoreSearching for Charlie Brown Thanksgiving schedule? Looking for when Ruldolph airs this year? Find info on Christmas TV Specials here.
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How to Eat Cheap in Today's EconomyGiving up restaurant eating or using a Valpak Coupon may be the first step in learning how to eat cheap. Menu planning can help cut grocery costs and allow familities to eat cheap.
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Five Websites for Thanksgiving Printable ActivitiesConsider these five websites for Thanksgiving printable activities for your children.
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Google Flu Tracker Reports Keyword Searches to the CDCGoogle releases Flu Trend tracker which reports data to the CDC. Flu Map allows users to see flu trends in each state.
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Wounded Warrior Project: Transition Training AcademyWounded Warrior Project implements Transition Training Academy and joins forces wtih Veterans Advantage.
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Low Carb Thanksgiving Side Dishes: Revamping the Menu to Include Low Carb Side DishesIdeas for using low carb side dishes for your Thanksgiving Dinner
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Veterans Day Coloring Pages for the KidsFind links to Veterans Day Coloring Pages here.
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Hood Pumpkin Eggnog, Limited Edition Product ReviewHood adds a new eggnog flavor for the holiday season: Limited Edition Pumpkin Eggnog.
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Obama Search for a Family Dog: Hypoallergenic Not Mutt?Can the Obamas' dog choice be found at a shelter? Petfinder.com results for hypoallergenic dogs are shown in this article.
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Got Thanksgiving Leftovers? Easy Recipes for LeftoversUse Easy recipes for turning Thanksgiving leftovers into other meal items.
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Green Home Building: Is Building Green for You?New home builders as well as current home owners can review house plans to determine additional ways for building green and making the home more efficient.
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Fifteen Christmas Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Two- and Three-Year OldsFifteen items you may use as stocking stuffers for two or three year olds.
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Where to Buy Men's Discount SuitsDiscount business suits are available at common clothing stores like Sears, JCPenneys and Target.
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Watching Presidential Election Results from Manila, PhilippinesElection results will be viewed all over the world. US Embassy officials will host Election Watch at SW Mall of Asia in Manila and Cebu Philippines.
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Ballotpedia: Learn About Your State Ballot on LineBallotpedia allows users to see individual state ballot information including propositions and ballot measures such as the twelce California propositions on today's ballot.
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Cheap Dinner Meals for Budget CookingCheap Dinner meals with recipes for three week meal plan. Cost of approximately $75 based on grocery sales combined with low cost meals.
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EASY CHEAP COOKING: A to ZA lesson in Easy Cooking to make cheap dinner meals. Letter B lessons - Baked Potatoes, Boil-in-bag rice, and Breakfast for Dinner.
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Single Parent: Thanksgiving Meal on a BudgetTips for a Single Parent planning a Thanksgiving meal on a budget.
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Rahm Emanuel, Obama's Chief of Staff?Rumors continue about possible future politicial roles of Rahm Emanuel, Democratic Congressional member from Illinois.
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Ten Things I've Learned as a Military Wife in PCS StatusLessons from a Military Wife making a PCS move.
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Sugar Free Desserts for Wedding ReceptionsTasty sugar free desserts can be a part of your wedding reception menu.
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Best Web Sites to Buy Bedding and LinenBuying bedding and linen on line may be your best choice if your store options are limited. With some of the anchor linen stores closing, options for customers in smaller towns may be limited.
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Cheap and Easy Ground Beef MealsFinding for a cheaper way to feed the family has always been a goal for me, but as food prices soar it becomes a necessity for many.
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Go Green with Dorm AppliancesDorm residents can go green by considering which appliances use less power and do less environmental damage.
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Ten Christmas Stocking Stuffers for One-Year-OldsChristmastime is a fun time for shopping for your one-year-old. Here are ten stocking stuffers you may buy for your one-year-old's Christmas stocking.
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Cheap Easy Cooking: A to ZLessons focusing on Cheap easy cooking ideas. Recipes and tips help the novice learn to cook or to help the experienced cook with easy methods for their cooking. Cheap Easy Cooking Lesson "A" focuses on Almost Homemade items
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Five Children's Games to Play in the CarTraveling long hours in the car with children can be difficult. Plan car games to keep them happy.
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Least Expensive Sports for Kids: Finding a Lower Cost Means of Being an AthleteMany parents are looking for the least expensive sports for kids to keep their children in a sports program. The least expensive sports programs may not work if your child is at the college scouts age but may be the solution for younger budding athletes.
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Leyte Gulf - Palo, Leyte PhilippinesPhotgraphic view of Leyte Gulf and the MacArthur Memorial
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Cheap Dinner Meals Fourteen Day Menu PlanThe following menu plan covers fourteen dinner meals for less than $50 total with one meal as a backup. Each of these meals is designed to feed four for dinner.
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Video Game Christmas Gifts for Your GirlfriendGetting your girlfriend to play video games with you may be more likely if you buy her a Christmas video game gift which compliments the things she likes to do.
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Military Spouse 101: A to Z Terms You Need to KnowAs a Military spouse, there is a whole new language to learn. This series of articles will provide an alphabetical approach to explaining a few terms Military Spouses will find helpful in their day to day adventure with Military life.
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Hosting a Gift Wrapping Theme Christmas PartyA Christmas Party with a Gift Wrapping theme will allow you to catch up on what's going on with your girlfriends and give everyone the chance to get ahead on the season's gift wrapping.
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Shopping for Teen Video Games, Christmas 2008This guide provides info on some of the new games available for teens on your Christmas gift list. When buying video games for teens on your list, make sure you know what kind of game system they have.
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Last Minute Teen Halloween Party PlanningThis guide will help you put together a last minute Halloween party for teens. Halloween parties are fun but they don't have to be complicated, especially when they are last minute.
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Product Review: Mr. Clean Microfiber MittThe Mr. Clean Microfiber Mitt is a soft lint free reusable hand mitt used for general cleaning.
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Office Holiday Party - Do Something Different This YearWhy not do something different for a holiday party in your company this year? Consider these ideas on hosting a party which could be useful to others and enjoyable to the company employees at the same time.
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Ordering Blu-Ray Discs OnlineIn order to find a specific Blu-ray disc online you may search for the movie title along with the word Blu-ray or blueray. Another option for finding blue-ray discs online is to shop at these four e-tailers:
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How to Compare Car Rental Prices OnlineRenting a car when you travel can be an expensive experience. Online travel sites make it easy to compare car rental prices among vendors much easier for potential customers.
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Ordering Women's Plus Size Clothes OnlineFinding plus size women's clothes can be challenging for individuals who live in areas with limited clothing stores. However, with the addition of numerous e-tailers, Plus Size women's clothes stores are readily available for ordering.
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Tips for Discussing Teen Prescription Drug Abuse & Pharm PartiesDrugfree.org reports that 20% of teens admit to prescription drug abuse. Is your teen going to a pharm party? Does your tween have a prescription drug abuse problem? As a parent have you educated yourself enough to know what to look or listen for?
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Hosting a Neighborhood Holiday Cookie SwapA Holiday Cookie Swap is the perfect kick off to the season of baked goods. Arranging a cookie swap in your neighborhood will allow you to enjoy time with the neighbors and exchange a variety of cookies.
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Product Review: Green Giant Steamers Broccoli, Carrots, Cauliflower and Cheese SauceGreen Giant Steamers make getting your daily vegetable servings easier. Green Giant's strategy of releasing coupons and sales prices together to make the Steamers free or minimal cost increased initial product visibility.
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Product Review - Del Monte Harvest Selections Beef & Vegetable StewDel Monte Harvest Selections are Heat and Eat Meals found In the Grocery Section with canned meals like Chef Boyardee, Dinty Moore Beef Stews, or Hormel Compleats.
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Tips for Hosting a Tween Halloween Progressive PartyA Progressive Halloween Party takes a little up front planning but it can be memory making event for your tween. The years pass by quickly when they are young. Take time to enjoy them all
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Halloween Easy Fun Food for Kids; Make a Pizza Pep-o-LanternCarving a jack-o-lantern isn't easy enough for little kids and often becomes a Halloween project mostly done by the parent. Consider carving Halloween pep-o-lanterns with your kids for an easy, fun food project this year.
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Ten Tips on Moving with a TeenMaking a move from one school to another or from one town to another is often a tense situation for parents of teens. As parents there will definitely be days you will wonder if you will survive a move with a teen. These tips should make the move easier.
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Cheap Easy Tuna MealsFood prices are soaring and even tuna, which used to be sold for less than fifty cents a can, has risen in cost. Tuna is still one of the cheapest ways to fill your table with a nutritious yet inexpensive meal.
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Toaster Oven Thanksgiving MenuBeing limited to a toasted oven doesn't mean you can't have a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. It will require some advance planning and cooking but can be done.
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Military Spouse 101: When Your Spouse Joins the MilitaryA well adapted Military Spouse knows there will be alone times and that she can handle things on her own when needed. She also knows many before her have supported the military life and support systems are in place based on many years of lessons learned by others.
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Product Review - Hormel Compleats- Beef Steak TipsHormel Compleats offer a 90 second meal. No need to refrigerate or freeze. Convenient but are they good?
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Cheap Pasta Meals Under $5.00Cheap pasta meals used to total around two dollars each. With the rising cost of grocery items, a cheap pasta meal comes closer to the five dollar mark. Even though the costs have risen, pasta is still one of the most cost conscience meals we can make.
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How to Buy Inexpensive Clothes for Your TweenSelf Esteem is important to our tweens, and being able to wear things similar to their friends is important. Equally important is teaching our tweens that you cant spend an inordinate amount of money on these items at one time.
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Organizing a Halloween Food Drive EventHalloween can be a very good time to have a Food Drive. Organizing an event of this type can be a rewarding experience and provide resources to those in need.
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Hosting a Large Family Thanksgiving PotluckRemember, hosting the Thanksgiving pot luck can be a lot of work but it is also a rewarding event. Don't forget to take the time to socialize and enjoy your family. Thanksgiving is about the things we are thankful for, not about what went wrong in the planning of the event.
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Chicken Recipes Perfect for Thanksgiving DinnerChicken can be an easy alternative to cooking a large turkey for Thanksgiving. A smaller poultry item may be more appropriate for your family size.
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Making Halloween Care Packages for SoldiersThere are many things you can do to make your Halloween Care Package a memorable one for your Soldier. Hopefully these few ideas help you to think of things to make their season more enjoyable regardless of location.
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Bubble PizzaBubble Pizza is a quick, inexpensive pizza type dish that both kids and adults love.
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The Tryptophan Snooze: Foods that Help You SleepAs a cook or meal preparer, you may want to consider what items you feed your diners at a given meal. A lunch high in tryptophan may cause the need for a mid day nap and make for a tough afternoon at work!
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Liquid Meals: Five Recipes for Children on a Liquid DietAs parents one of the toughest times we encounter is when our kids are sick or injured. While we are concerned with their comfort and knowing they are okay, we must also be sure that their illness or injury does not preclude their proper nutrition.
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Omelets - The Making of a Healthy MealBreakfast, the most important meal of the day is often rushed and nutritional needs tossed out the window in the interest of saving time by having a meal on the go.
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No-Cook Meals for Busy DaysFor those rushed days in your life where you need to be in three places at the same time, dinner can be a challenge. No-Cook meal items can help solve that issue.
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Cheap Dinner: Meals Under $5.00Ramen noodles and Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches may be cheap to eat but they certainly are not a meal you want to eat many nights in a row. With a little pre-planning, you can serve a variety of cheap dinner meals for your family.
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Cut Your Grocery Bill: Canned ChickenSubstituting Canned Chicken for fresh can help cut down the cost of the grocery bill. Canned Chicken can be bought when on sale, stocked in the pantry and used in weeks when you have less funds for shopping.
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Cut Your Grocery Bill Using Hot DogsHot Dogs are often a loss leader sale item to get you in the grocery store. By taking advantage of these sales you can reduce your grocery bill and offset the rising cost of feeding your family.