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Don't Buy Textbooks; Rent Them Instead

The College Board estimates that the average college student spends $1,200 per semester on textbooks. That’s a hefty amount added to the already expensive tuition rates and costs of living. Luckily, textbook rental is an alternative to buying the necessary books to earn a college degree. It’s an option that… read more

Basic CPR 101

One never knows when having confidence in your CPR skills can come in handy. Life is unpredictable. However, even if you haven't had the possibility to take a CPR class, this is the necessary information to have a basic understanding of how to perform CPR and when it's appropriate to use it. CPR stands for cardiopulm… read more

Top Colleges That Break Your Budget

Many people don't even consider college when they find out that the price for private schools is over $100,000 for four years. However, if you are a family with financial need, the price will actually be lower. With Ivy League schools like Harvard tacking on a $45,000 a year price tag, one starts to consider state scho… read more

Doing Your Own Product Research

In this age of the internet with limitless information at our finger tips, it is absolutely silly not to take advantage of the opportunity to research products- especially expensive products- before we buy them. There are magazines that discuss and compare products for the aficionados, but for the average joe who is ju… read more

Throw a Christening Party

A christening party is a rite of passage in most babies lives, for both themselves and their families. It's also a great reason to get together and celebrate with friends. Some families have the party while the child is still very young, around 1 to 2 months, while others wait until the child is old enough to be aware … read more