Amazing Ways to Get Permanent Marker off Almost Anything

For some reason, children seem particularly attracted to permanent markers. I’ll never forget the time my daughter drew with permanent marker on our couch or the time my son wrote with permanent marker on the neighbors’ house siding. Another time, my other son wrote with Sharpie permanent marker all over my husband’s brand new wooden […]

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5 Secrets to Success During a Job Interview — Get Hired!

Going to a job interview can seem stressful and nerve-wracking. You may be re-entering the workforce after raising children, or applying for a new job in your field with higher pay. Whatever the reason, going to the interview means that you are very interested in getting the job. Did you know there are secrets to […]

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5 Secrets to Having a Successful Yard Sale

Spring is yard sale season. I love shopping yard sales, and I have held many yard sales to get rid of items our family no longer needs or uses. Perhaps you have been spring cleaning, realized there is a lot of stuff your family owns that you don’t use anymore, and are considering having a […]

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3 Tips to Encourage Reluctant Readers to Read More

Are your children reluctant to read? Do they struggle with reading? Both of my boys have been reluctant readers. My first son is extremely bright, but as a younger student, he was just not interested in reading in his spare time. My second son struggled more with reading, and still has to be encouraged to […]

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5 Helpful Links for Filing Income Taxes

Tax season is here once again. Every year, when I do our family taxes, I search for various helpful resources and answers to my questions online. Here are 5 helpful links for filing income taxes: 1. Free File – File your income taxes for free here.  — There are a wide range of options for […]

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