I was thirteen in 1970 so all of my teenage years were in the seventies, which was an interesting time in our country, especially for girls. I guess it really started much earlier but since we lived in the mid-west and my parents were very old fashioned and conservative we were … [Read more...] about Family Dynamics and Dilemmas
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Tips for Stocking Your Child’s College Dorm
Is your child gone off to college? When your kids move out of the house, it can be a fun, but difficult time. You worry about them. You want to make sure they are eating right, and that they are going to bed early, etc. Instead of worrying, do what you can to help your child's … [Read more...] about Tips for Stocking Your Child’s College Dorm
Need to Know: Stocking Your Child’s Dorm Room
When stocking your child's dorm room, ask yourself the following questions:Does your child already have the basics?If you answer no, then when stocking your child's dorm room, getting them things like dishes, shower towels, food, etc. are a great choice. When your child moves … [Read more...] about Need to Know: Stocking Your Child’s Dorm Room
Your Off-To-College Checklist
When you head off to college there are a number of items you need to take with you. Moving out of your parent's home and into your own can be a big eye opener, especially when you realize all the "stuff" it takes to make a home comfortable and usable. You have to have certain … [Read more...] about Your Off-To-College Checklist
How Sallie Mae Can Help You Pay for College
Tuition rates are continuing to rise and more students are finding themselves in a position of working two jobs just to pay for college. Student loan rates are rising and the standards to qualify for them have tightened, leaving many students wondering how they are going to pay … [Read more...] about How Sallie Mae Can Help You Pay for College
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