Steals, deals, freebies and coupons: Teacher Appreciation Week 2013

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Welcome to Money Saving Parent! If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to receive daily email updates. You can also join us on Facebook! Thanks for visiting! Disclosure . . . This post does not contain affiliate links, sponsored content or even an ad.  I just wanted to share it.  Teachers Wanted!  We want (Continue Reading…);

Scholarships4moms.net is having a $10,000 contest

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  Mom’s sometimes have a difficult time balancing work and home responsibilities. Many are left with the time- consuming task of taking care of the children and that can mean precious little time for mothers to improve their education and continue to build a rewarding career.     One organization that strives to help mother’s (Continue Reading…);

Action for Healthy Kids offers Grants for Better School Health

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Action for Healthy Kids is a small but growing non- profit organization with an important mission: To improve the health and well- being of children in the United States, through exercise, better diet, and improved living and schooling conditions. The organization works directly with parents, educational administrators, government officials, and others as it works to (Continue Reading…);

Change.org Works to Empower the Individual

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Do you have a cause or concern that you place in high regard? Do you want to search for like- minded people with similar interests in promoting your cause but are not sure where to turn? If this sounds like you, then consider a web site visit to Change.org, the online service for activist- minded (Continue Reading…);

Great family fun and learning adventure: Butterfly Palace and Rainforest Adventure

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Great family fun and learning adventure: Butterfly Palace and Rainforest Adventure – see what our family enjoyed and even visit our video tour!

Five Ways to Encourage Children to Save Money

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Children need guidance and direction in most all areas but one that is often neglected by both schools and parents is the subject of money management.  Schools at all pre- college levels barely touch the subject of personal finance and the topic is often pushed aside by parents because it isn’t considered as immediately pressing (Continue Reading…);

Consider these questions before entering a MBA program or other master’s program

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Whether you are, like my oldest son, an undergraduate student considering continuing his education to obtain his Master’s degree or an adult considering returning to school to do a MBA or other Master’s degree program, there are a few questions to ask and answer before you turn in that admission fee and form.

We’ve got the power! Super WHY Live tickets now available for shows in 27 cities

Super WHY Live will stop in 27 cities across the U.S. in April and May, taking kids and parents on a live reading adventure traveling inside a book to find the answer to the question, “Who has the Greatest Super Power in the World?” The show is uplifting, entertaining, and educational. It features kids’ favorite (Continue Reading…);

Seven super money saving tips for textbooks

It was just one, but in a few months it will be two children in college and two elementary aged children.   That adds up to a whole lot of money for education.  Sure, the adult kids are responsible for their own educational expenses, but as a parent I want to help them as much (Continue Reading…);

Which Way USA: A Fun Way to Teach Children Geography

Education needs to be broad- based to be most effective. Parents may have their favorite subjects and unknowingly push their children in a certain educational direction, but it is important to expose kids to many different subjects. One subject that is often overlooked is geography but a popular children’s magazine has an excellent learning tool (Continue Reading…);

U.S. Department of Agriculture Proposes Stricter School Snacking Guidelines

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture just recently announced a new set of proposals governing the snacks and other foods sold in public schools. The new requirements would place greater restrictions on the sale of junk foods (high calorie foods with little nutritional value) and require that vending machines offer food and drink with at least (Continue Reading…);

Sesame Street Learning Adventures books, cards and storage just $7.95 and free backpack!

Get all these things for your child’s learning adventure for just $7.95  2 Storybook Learning Sets Each set includes a hardcover Storybook, Activity Book, and 6 Adventure Cards. In them, Elmo and all the Sesame Street characters teach number recognition, counting and critical thinking — all essential preschool skills. Colorful Bookcase Keeps your hardcover Storybooks and Activity (Continue Reading…);

3-years of Weight Watchers Magazine $13.50

Fri, Jan 18, Subscribe to 3-years of Weight Watchers Magazine, just $13.50 (67% off) at DiscountMags.com! Use Promo Code: 6244 Weight Watchers Weight Watchers Magazine is the perfect companion for women or men who are dedicated to their health and fitness goals. Issues of Weight Watchers provide great quick-recipe ideas, seven-day menu plans, exercise tips, (Continue Reading…);

Free animal poster and stickers

Save up to 67% on Zoobooks, Zootles or Zoobies PLUS free animals poster and animals stickers with a 1-year no risk subscription.

Free Backpack with Elmo’s Learning Adventures

  2 Storybook Learning Sets Each set includes a hardcover Storybook, Activity Book, and 6 Adventure Cards. In them, Elmo and all the Sesame Streetcharacters teach number recognition, counting and critical thinking — all essential preschool skills. Colorful Bookcase Keeps your hardcover Storybooks and Activity Books all in one place. Sturdy, Laminated Storage Box and 9 (Continue Reading…);