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7 Budget-Friendly Date Ideas

Chonce Maddox / February 8th, 2017 / No Comments

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner? Don’t have any plans yet? Don’t worry. Valentine’s Day really gets hyped up by retailers and couples are who in the honeymoon stage of their relationship (in my opinion) but that doesn’t mean you need to stress out or spend a ton of money this month just to show your significant other how much you mean to him or her. This year,...

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How to Improve Your Work-Life Balance This Year

Chonce Maddox / February 1st, 2017 / 1 Comment

Some people argue that work-life balance doesn’t exist but I beg to differ. Many of us have to work to bring in an income but we also have to live our lives, take breaks and do things that make us happy. That being said, there is a never-ending struggle to find the balance between work and living life. The negative effects of a bad work-life balance can be quite severe. You may find yourself...

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How to Save Money on Your Child’s Birthday Party

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Chonce Maddox / November 9th, 2016 / No Comments

Celebrating your child’s birthday can be a fun and exciting experience but it could also cost quite a bit of money depending on how you choose to celebrate. Children’s’ birthday parties can cost hundreds of dollars especially if you have to rent space out or have a large guest list. We all want our kids to have a great time on their birthday with family and friends but at what cost? If...

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How to Celebrate Mother’s Day on a Budget

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Chonce Maddox / April 25th, 2016 / No Comments

Mother’s Day is May 8th this year and it can easily sneak up on you if you don’t prepare accordingly. As you get older, it can get harder and harder to select the perfect gift for your mom to show her your appreciation on this special day. You can’t make handmade cards or projects at school anymore like you did as a child and you probably don’t want to do the same thing you did last year....

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