Karen Nelson
As a full time student and mom, and a part time everything else, my goal is to maintain a balanced and fun life, while keeping our budget on track.
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Associate of Art in Child Development, currently pursuing a BA in EnglishInterests
family, crafts, child care, budgeting, budget decorating, reading, kids, child development, recipes, home, lifestyle, literature, books, hiking, writing, toys, games, shopping, fitness, moviesFavorites
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First Person: I Furnished and Decorated My Living Room for $800I love changing the look of my living room, but lack a design show's budget. I found a few techniques that have helped me to update my room without spending very much money.
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First Person: I Cut Over $1,400 From My Budget in Just 30 MinutesWith an extra half hour and a few simple changes I was able to cut over $1,400 from my annual expenses. These are simple ideas that almost anyone can use to save money.
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First Person: Teaching My Kids About Money While Cleaning Their RoomsI took the chore of cleaning their rooms as an opportunity to teach my children about personal finance and the value of their money.
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Lego Disney Pirates of the Caribbean Sails to the Top of This Reviewers Favorite Video Game List of 2011Swashbuckling adventures, buried treasure, zany pirates, and Lego humor make Lego Disney Pirates of the Caribbean the video game a must play for 2011. -
One Family's First Day of Summer TraditionEnjoy summer like a kid again by hosting a first day of summer water party.
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Simple Patriotic Pinwheel and Yummy Red White and Blue Necklace CraftsEasy to make crafts for kids to make with just a little help from adults sure to be a hit. Patriotic Pinwheel can be waved at a parade or used to line the parade route. Red, White, and Blue necklace is a delicious a treat for parade or picnic goers. -
Television Medical Drama Mirrors Real Life Medical CaseFOX television show "House" episode titled "Lines in the Sand" about parasites in the body, is eerily similar to a medical incident that happened to my neighbor's child.
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From Christ's Resurrection to Egg Dropping: The Traditions of EasterEaster is the observance of Jesus' resurrection. This day is traditionally marked by church services, bunnies and egg related activities.
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My Earth Day Promise to the PlanetEarth Day 2011 falls on Friday, April 22nd and starts off a holiday weekend. My family and plan on making a few changes this year to our annual spring-cleaning to make this spring-cleaning an Earth Cleaning day.
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5 Things I Never Pay List Price ForSaving money doesn't have to mean going without. To save more money for my family I like to keep expenses down by negotiating better rates on things I already spend money on. In this article I cover five things I never pay list price for.
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First Person: How a Weekly Allowance Helps Keep Our Family on BudgetOne family's experiences with budgeting and finances. How giving each member in the family a weekly allowance taught us a valuable lesson about budgeting and saving money.