Traveling to San Diego in a little over a week with husband and kids ranging from 4-12, would love some advice about the Go San Diego card and some insight about things to do and places to eat...keeping in mind that this is a family vacation. Thanks in advance!What is the Go San Diego card? And can you give me some tips, and advice about vacationing in San Diego?
I too have enver heard of this so I went to look it up. You know, to me,,it looks pricey and when you look at whaat it offers, I don't see the advantage. Sure, you might save 10.00 on major attractions, but the card itself is about 50 per day and you would spend more than that in gas just to get everywhere it offers discounts to take advantage of it and you couldnt in one day and actually enjoy yourself.
There is much to do in san diego, Seaport Village, Coronado Beach, Old Town, Balboa Park all of which costs next to nothing to spend the day You absolutely cannot visit and pass up the Zoo. I live here and it is the one place I never allow company to miss seeing. There is a water park in Chula Vista. Legoland up north in Oceanside and Sea World. the Wild Animal Park (its a bit of a drive to get to) but they are not cheap..If I am not mistaken you can guess on spending about fifty dollars a person or slightly more for those attractions but they do take up an entire day so it is all in how you look at it.
I forgot to mention Belmont Park with the roller coaster in Mission Beach. Another great way to spend a dayl
good luck and have fun.. it's a great city and county. Not to many places where you can go from the beach to the mountains and the desert within an hours drive.
Link about the go card...
http://www.gosandiegocard.com/specialoff鈥?/a>What is the Go San Diego card? And can you give me some tips, and advice about vacationing in San Diego?
Well the Go San Diego card is a card that basically you pay for and it gets you into a bunch of different great family places! It's way cheaper to do it that way because a lot of the places out here can be expensive! I highly recommend you go ahead and purchase that instead of paying way more at the parks themselves. And try to hit every place you can because everything it has to offer is well worth going to. If you want to see a bunch of different family fun things to do out here you can check out my San Diego blog I write about a lot of great places and most of what I write about is family oriented since I have a daughter and anywhere we go she's always with us! Check it out and I really hope that helps!
Victoria
http://www.about-sandiegoca.com/
The beach is always fun. There is the zoo, Legoland, Disneyland and so much more.
You can find the ';Go San Diego'; card at
';YTB Travel - Amazing Tours and Travel';
http://www.ytbtravel.com/amazingtoursandtravel
It is found under ';extras'; - ';tickets'; - ';tickets and attractions';
You can also find the ';go Los Angeles'; and ';Southern California'; cards as well.
Have fun on your vacation.
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I LIVE IN SAN DIEGO! I've never heard of the ';Go San Diego card,'; but I can totally give suggestions of places to visit.
They don't call it ';The World Famous San Diego Zoo'; for nothing.
Sea World
Balboa park -- there are tons of museums, exhibits, etc.
Belmont Park -- It's sort of a small amusement park by the beach
Sea Port Village -- It's right by the ocean and has tons of fun little shops and restaurants
Have a great time!
PS: The link below has tons of suggestions as well!
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
I need to replace the liner in my above ground pool. It is 15' round X 52'; deep. Any tips, advice, pointers?
I am probably going to attempt this in the spring.I need to replace the liner in my above ground pool. It is 15' round X 52'; deep. Any tips, advice, pointers?
After removing the old liner, put the top rails back on to strengthen the whole thing. Put in the new liner and pull it out over the top rails all around on the outside of pool so it is DOWN TO THE GROUND. Start adding water, you can use clothes pins on the liner and top rail to keep it tight. As the bottom fills from the center, go around and loosten the liner at the clothes pins to give a little slack. Keep doing this to keep the liner pulled tight until the bottom fills about 1 ft deep. You do it this way to tighten the liner for a smooth bottom. It also insures that you don't run out of liner. After you have 1-2 ft water in the pool, you can go around and remove the top rails and apply the retainers and put top rails back on. Fill all the way and you're done.
After removing the old liner, put the top rails back on to strengthen the whole thing. Put in the new liner and pull it out over the top rails all around on the outside of pool so it is DOWN TO THE GROUND. Start adding water, you can use clothes pins on the liner and top rail to keep it tight. As the bottom fills from the center, go around and loosten the liner at the clothes pins to give a little slack. Keep doing this to keep the liner pulled tight until the bottom fills about 1 ft deep. You do it this way to tighten the liner for a smooth bottom. It also insures that you don't run out of liner. After you have 1-2 ft water in the pool, you can go around and remove the top rails and apply the retainers and put top rails back on. Fill all the way and you're done.
Can somebody advice some good tips or exercise to make my female part as same as it was on first night?
Please advice some good tips and exercise to make female part strong ang as same as it was on first intercourse. Some how I loose the strength of it? Pls advice it is affecting my personla life a lot?Can somebody advice some good tips or exercise to make my female part as same as it was on first night?
You need to do Kegel exercises. Here are some from my postpartum book from the hospital...but like the other person commented it will never go back to before..but this may help some.
Kegel exercises tighten the muscles in that whole area down there. If you have trouble passing urine unexpectedly this will help too.
1 Empty your bladder
2 Pull in your muscles as if you are stopping yourself from urinating.
3. Pull in your muscles as if you are stopping yourself from having a bowel movement.
4 Squeeze and hold all muscles as you count to five. DO NOT hold your breath and DO NOT tighten your buttocks.
5. It may be easiest to do these when you are lying down with you lower legs raised. Practice frequently, everyday (up to 50 times a day) for the rest of your life. No one will know when you are doing Kegel exercises, so you can do them anywhere, anytime, anyplace, for example, while waiting for the bus , standing in line at the grocery store, or while brushing your teeth.
Hope this helps!Can somebody advice some good tips or exercise to make my female part as same as it was on first night?
Pelvic floor exercises ;-)
History may repeat itself but you can't put the clock back,Surgery is one way out.Pelvic exercises have helped many
with remarkable restoration.Acceptance is one sure way to improve your personal life.Just think,what about millions of other people of your age and life situation? they couldn't be leading a lesser life?So, accept,imagine and visualize,improvise and find newer ways and use them with faith and optimism.Things WILL improve.We have just ONE life.LIVE it and ENJOY it.
It wont ever be that stong again. Once you stretch the tissue it doesnt go back. Its not going to go back. And it shouldnt affect your personal life.
Kegel exercises.
These are the muscles you use to stop the flow if you need to whilst having a pee.
Practise tropping the flow when you are on the toilet, until you can identify and clench the muscles when not peeing.
Then clench the muscles 20-50 times, 10 times a day. You can do this anywhere, standing at bus stop, at your desk, wherever. (Dont do it in water as you can suck water in).
Within 3 weeks the muscles will have strengthened and you will have become much tighter.
PS Maya, are you pinay?
haha oh wow..
kay so you know how like if you are peeing and you make it stop? like that. you just tighten and relax that muscle.
You need to do Kegel exercises. Here are some from my postpartum book from the hospital...but like the other person commented it will never go back to before..but this may help some.
Kegel exercises tighten the muscles in that whole area down there. If you have trouble passing urine unexpectedly this will help too.
1 Empty your bladder
2 Pull in your muscles as if you are stopping yourself from urinating.
3. Pull in your muscles as if you are stopping yourself from having a bowel movement.
4 Squeeze and hold all muscles as you count to five. DO NOT hold your breath and DO NOT tighten your buttocks.
5. It may be easiest to do these when you are lying down with you lower legs raised. Practice frequently, everyday (up to 50 times a day) for the rest of your life. No one will know when you are doing Kegel exercises, so you can do them anywhere, anytime, anyplace, for example, while waiting for the bus , standing in line at the grocery store, or while brushing your teeth.
Hope this helps!Can somebody advice some good tips or exercise to make my female part as same as it was on first night?
Pelvic floor exercises ;-)
History may repeat itself but you can't put the clock back,Surgery is one way out.Pelvic exercises have helped many
with remarkable restoration.Acceptance is one sure way to improve your personal life.Just think,what about millions of other people of your age and life situation? they couldn't be leading a lesser life?So, accept,imagine and visualize,improvise and find newer ways and use them with faith and optimism.Things WILL improve.We have just ONE life.LIVE it and ENJOY it.
It wont ever be that stong again. Once you stretch the tissue it doesnt go back. Its not going to go back. And it shouldnt affect your personal life.
Kegel exercises.
These are the muscles you use to stop the flow if you need to whilst having a pee.
Practise tropping the flow when you are on the toilet, until you can identify and clench the muscles when not peeing.
Then clench the muscles 20-50 times, 10 times a day. You can do this anywhere, standing at bus stop, at your desk, wherever. (Dont do it in water as you can suck water in).
Within 3 weeks the muscles will have strengthened and you will have become much tighter.
PS Maya, are you pinay?
haha oh wow..
kay so you know how like if you are peeing and you make it stop? like that. you just tighten and relax that muscle.
Tips/advice on throwing a good high school party?
so my friend has a pretty big house and we are throwing a party
we are gonna have about12-15 people over
what would be fun things to have/do at the partY? other than beer pongTips/advice on throwing a good high school party?
K hun u gotta make sure no parents r gonna pop up cuz that would totally ruin the fun and make sure u have time to clean. If 15 is ur max amount of people its more a kickback. U wanna party invite more people, but only if u feel comfortable with that. U have to have good music people have in common, munchies like chips cookies poptarts r super popular :) Oh and twister is fun when ur drunk or tipsy and circle of death is a hella fun game. Look up other drinking games if u have time. Good luck and make sure ur friends will be safe too cuz u guys can get in trouble. But have the party!!!!!!!!!! :DTips/advice on throwing a good high school party?
first of all to throw a good party you need more people then 15....you need about 50 lmao. so inve everyone! all the people yo know
you need good music, so higer a dj or get your stereo and set your ipod to it and turn it up loud.
time- dont start it till about 8.00 where its pretty dark
then end it at 12.30 -1.00
you can have a theme to make your party different to others...something like pimps and hoes or cinderella, or barbiehighlight
we are gonna have about12-15 people over
what would be fun things to have/do at the partY? other than beer pongTips/advice on throwing a good high school party?
K hun u gotta make sure no parents r gonna pop up cuz that would totally ruin the fun and make sure u have time to clean. If 15 is ur max amount of people its more a kickback. U wanna party invite more people, but only if u feel comfortable with that. U have to have good music people have in common, munchies like chips cookies poptarts r super popular :) Oh and twister is fun when ur drunk or tipsy and circle of death is a hella fun game. Look up other drinking games if u have time. Good luck and make sure ur friends will be safe too cuz u guys can get in trouble. But have the party!!!!!!!!!! :DTips/advice on throwing a good high school party?
first of all to throw a good party you need more people then 15....you need about 50 lmao. so inve everyone! all the people yo know
you need good music, so higer a dj or get your stereo and set your ipod to it and turn it up loud.
time- dont start it till about 8.00 where its pretty dark
then end it at 12.30 -1.00
you can have a theme to make your party different to others...something like pimps and hoes or cinderella, or barbie
Tips/advice on expressing my ideas clearly??
I have a problem not prnouncing my words correctly and my words arent pronounced right either... Any tips or suggestions anyone has to help me with my problem will be greatly appreciated!!Tips/advice on expressing my ideas clearly??
me too.
i'm korean and i speak english fluently more than korean.
but i do have trouble pronoucing th and r
but my friends in america dont really mind, they actually think that's cute..
so, just dont worry... and work hard on speaking english...
me too.
i'm korean and i speak english fluently more than korean.
but i do have trouble pronoucing th and r
but my friends in america dont really mind, they actually think that's cute..
so, just dont worry... and work hard on speaking english...
Tips, advice, reasurance, and a brief summary for my first gynocologist visit?
first time going,
getting birthcontrol of somesort,
gardasil shot?
shall i go to work afterwards?
what should i do/expect
please be clean thank you much : )Tips, advice, reasurance, and a brief summary for my first gynocologist visit?
You will have a few examinations done, which may include the following:
A pelvic exam is a way for your gynaecologist to examine your female organs and check for any gynaecological problems.
You may be worried about your first pelvic exam. It's very normal to be anxious about something when you don't know what to expect. Hopefully after reading this, you will be reassured that it is simple, isn't painful and the actual pelvic exam takes only about 5 minutes. It is also normal to feel embarrassed or uneasy about your first exam, I still feel embarrassed with mine and I've had may many pelvic examinations over the past 10 years due to female related problems I'm experiencing.
However, if you know what to expect, it may help you relax. I'm sure your gyno understands how you feel and will be sensitive and gentle, and answer any questions you may have.
There are other important reasons to have a pelvic exam. These may include:
- Unexplained pain in your lower belly or around the pelvic area, where your vagina is;
- Vaginal discharge or wetness on your underwear that causes itching, burning or smells bad;
- No menstrual periods by age 15 or 16;
- Vaginal bleeding that lasts more than 10 days;
- Missed periods; especially if you are having sex;
- Menstrual cramps so bad that you miss school or work.
During your first check up your gyno will ask you questions about:
- Your general health, allergies and medications you are taking;
- Your menstrual period, such as how old you were when you first got it, how long it lasts, how often it comes, how much you bleed , the first day that your last period started, if you have cramps; and at what age your breasts started to develop.
- Whether you have ever had sex or have been sexually abused.
- If you have vaginal itchiness or an unusual discharge or odor from your vagina.
If you find it comforting your partner, a friend or if you are still young, your Mum can go with you for support, bear in mind that they don't have to be present in the room when you are having the pelvic examination done. After you have given your medical history, been weighed and had your blood pressure checked, you will be asked to put on a gown. You will need to remove your clothes including your underwear and bra. A breast exam is often done as a routine part of this check-up.
Your gyno will explain the steps to the exam and ask you to lie down on the exam table. You will be given a sheet to put over your stomach and legs. You will then be asked to move down to the end of the table and place your feet in stirrups (these are holders for your feet). With your knees bent, you will be asked to let your knees fall to each side allowing your legs to spread apart. This is usually the part when most women feel embarrassed. This feeling is normal too. Just remember that although this is your first exam, this is routine for your gyno and their only concern is for your health.
There are 3 parts to this exam. Sometimes not all parts of the pelvic exam are necessary. Ask your gyno which part or parts will be done for your examination.
Your gyno will first look at the area outside of your vagina, (clitoris, labia, vaginal opening, and rectum).
Now some information about the papsmear. The speculum is an instrument made of metal or plastic. Your gyno will place the speculum into your vagina. After it is inserted, it will be gently opened so that your gyno can see your vagina and your cervix (the opening to your uterus).
After checking your vagina and cervix, your gyno may take a thin plastic stick and a special tiny brush or a small ';broom'; and gently wipe away some of the cells from your cervix. This is a pap smear, which detects early changes of the cervix before they become cancer. Most girls have normal pap smears.
If you are having vaginal discharge, your gyno will take another sample to check for a possible yeast infection and other causes of discharge. If you are having sex, your gyno will take another sample from the cervix to check for sexually transmitted diseases. When all of these samples have been taken, your doctor will close the speculum and gently take it out.
When the exam is over, your gyno will answer any questions you have and tell you when to make your next appointment. He/she will also talk to you about any medications you may need and tell you when and how you will get the results of the exam.
I hope this information helps you out. Best of luck and remember to try to relax. If at any time during your examination, you feel uncomfortable or anything causes pain, you have the right to stop your gyno and let him/her know.
Good luck. :)Tips, advice, reasurance, and a brief summary for my first gynocologist visit?
FYI: remind the doc. to warm up the Speculum, if it is a medal one... :)
It will help...
Annual exams are never fun. The pap smear is slightly momentarily uncomfortable, but it is nothing that should keep you from going to work.
You will be taken to an exam room, remove your clothes, put on a gown and given a sheet to cover yourself. You will explain what you are there for and then the doctor and nurse will come in and the doctor will do a breast exam to make sure there are no lumps and then you will lie back on the table and they will do your pap smear. After everything is checked, you will probably get your shot and be able to discuss birth control options.
That's it. It's really no big deal. You have nothing to worry about.
I personally suggest birth control pills alesse or yasmin are great in my opinion.
I haven't gotten the Gardasil shot and I doubt I will. There hasn't been enough research in my opinion.
If you're getting a pap test, and the gardasil shot you'll probably want to go home for the rest of the day because I've been told it makes you feel ill for a few hours.
The gyno is going to ask you extremely personal questions.
when you started your period.
when you had your last period
are you sexually active? for how many years
do you have any std
have you had any vagina pains or issues
is our cycle regular
stuff like that.
just be honest and ask questions. before you go write up a list of questions so you don't forget anything or write up a list up things that concern you. I do this since when you get there sometimes your nerves get to you and you forget stuff.
just breathe, relax and be honest with the gyno!
getting birthcontrol of somesort,
gardasil shot?
shall i go to work afterwards?
what should i do/expect
please be clean thank you much : )Tips, advice, reasurance, and a brief summary for my first gynocologist visit?
You will have a few examinations done, which may include the following:
A pelvic exam is a way for your gynaecologist to examine your female organs and check for any gynaecological problems.
You may be worried about your first pelvic exam. It's very normal to be anxious about something when you don't know what to expect. Hopefully after reading this, you will be reassured that it is simple, isn't painful and the actual pelvic exam takes only about 5 minutes. It is also normal to feel embarrassed or uneasy about your first exam, I still feel embarrassed with mine and I've had may many pelvic examinations over the past 10 years due to female related problems I'm experiencing.
However, if you know what to expect, it may help you relax. I'm sure your gyno understands how you feel and will be sensitive and gentle, and answer any questions you may have.
There are other important reasons to have a pelvic exam. These may include:
- Unexplained pain in your lower belly or around the pelvic area, where your vagina is;
- Vaginal discharge or wetness on your underwear that causes itching, burning or smells bad;
- No menstrual periods by age 15 or 16;
- Vaginal bleeding that lasts more than 10 days;
- Missed periods; especially if you are having sex;
- Menstrual cramps so bad that you miss school or work.
During your first check up your gyno will ask you questions about:
- Your general health, allergies and medications you are taking;
- Your menstrual period, such as how old you were when you first got it, how long it lasts, how often it comes, how much you bleed , the first day that your last period started, if you have cramps; and at what age your breasts started to develop.
- Whether you have ever had sex or have been sexually abused.
- If you have vaginal itchiness or an unusual discharge or odor from your vagina.
If you find it comforting your partner, a friend or if you are still young, your Mum can go with you for support, bear in mind that they don't have to be present in the room when you are having the pelvic examination done. After you have given your medical history, been weighed and had your blood pressure checked, you will be asked to put on a gown. You will need to remove your clothes including your underwear and bra. A breast exam is often done as a routine part of this check-up.
Your gyno will explain the steps to the exam and ask you to lie down on the exam table. You will be given a sheet to put over your stomach and legs. You will then be asked to move down to the end of the table and place your feet in stirrups (these are holders for your feet). With your knees bent, you will be asked to let your knees fall to each side allowing your legs to spread apart. This is usually the part when most women feel embarrassed. This feeling is normal too. Just remember that although this is your first exam, this is routine for your gyno and their only concern is for your health.
There are 3 parts to this exam. Sometimes not all parts of the pelvic exam are necessary. Ask your gyno which part or parts will be done for your examination.
Your gyno will first look at the area outside of your vagina, (clitoris, labia, vaginal opening, and rectum).
Now some information about the papsmear. The speculum is an instrument made of metal or plastic. Your gyno will place the speculum into your vagina. After it is inserted, it will be gently opened so that your gyno can see your vagina and your cervix (the opening to your uterus).
After checking your vagina and cervix, your gyno may take a thin plastic stick and a special tiny brush or a small ';broom'; and gently wipe away some of the cells from your cervix. This is a pap smear, which detects early changes of the cervix before they become cancer. Most girls have normal pap smears.
If you are having vaginal discharge, your gyno will take another sample to check for a possible yeast infection and other causes of discharge. If you are having sex, your gyno will take another sample from the cervix to check for sexually transmitted diseases. When all of these samples have been taken, your doctor will close the speculum and gently take it out.
When the exam is over, your gyno will answer any questions you have and tell you when to make your next appointment. He/she will also talk to you about any medications you may need and tell you when and how you will get the results of the exam.
I hope this information helps you out. Best of luck and remember to try to relax. If at any time during your examination, you feel uncomfortable or anything causes pain, you have the right to stop your gyno and let him/her know.
Good luck. :)Tips, advice, reasurance, and a brief summary for my first gynocologist visit?
FYI: remind the doc. to warm up the Speculum, if it is a medal one... :)
It will help...
Annual exams are never fun. The pap smear is slightly momentarily uncomfortable, but it is nothing that should keep you from going to work.
You will be taken to an exam room, remove your clothes, put on a gown and given a sheet to cover yourself. You will explain what you are there for and then the doctor and nurse will come in and the doctor will do a breast exam to make sure there are no lumps and then you will lie back on the table and they will do your pap smear. After everything is checked, you will probably get your shot and be able to discuss birth control options.
That's it. It's really no big deal. You have nothing to worry about.
I personally suggest birth control pills alesse or yasmin are great in my opinion.
I haven't gotten the Gardasil shot and I doubt I will. There hasn't been enough research in my opinion.
If you're getting a pap test, and the gardasil shot you'll probably want to go home for the rest of the day because I've been told it makes you feel ill for a few hours.
The gyno is going to ask you extremely personal questions.
when you started your period.
when you had your last period
are you sexually active? for how many years
do you have any std
have you had any vagina pains or issues
is our cycle regular
stuff like that.
just be honest and ask questions. before you go write up a list of questions so you don't forget anything or write up a list up things that concern you. I do this since when you get there sometimes your nerves get to you and you forget stuff.
just breathe, relax and be honest with the gyno!
Does anyone have any money saving tips/advice for a single working mother??
I am looking for any tips/advice to help me save money around the house. Any ideas will help. Any ideas to reuse everyday items that may otherwise be thrown away?? Any ideas to save money on groceries, utilities, car repair?? Thank you, your help is gretly appreciated!!Does anyone have any money saving tips/advice for a single working mother??
Something I would like to suggest would be maybe to go through your CD collection (if you have one) and sell the ones you don't listen to anymore or don't like anymore.
I do this, and anything I earn from selling my CDs goes into my online savings account. I use ING because they have really good interest rates.
Other than that, I can suggest that when you shop for groceries that you don't necessarily need to buy name brand items.Does anyone have any money saving tips/advice for a single working mother??
http://www.stretcher.com/index.cfm
You are going to have to start investing on some scale. For this You have to save up a $1000 and open up a fund. A Financial Advisor is God. And one thousand will give you enough to wager depending on the climate. Owning and a maintaining a vehicle is effortless so long as you upkeep and check the fluids learn to do it yourself so you can pour more in as necessary. Look at cruise vacation packages. Always talk to your kids more than necessary.
well i use to be really bad at saving. now i am getting better. i use coupons when i go shopping. i only ride my gas when i have to. and i buy off name brand items in the house. we do no eat out unless it is special reasons. car repair you cna't be cheap on that.
Yeah, give the father more parenting time and you could earn extra income working more hours p/t outside of the home. If you are employed full-time then you could apply for a second p/t job. Less daycare costs, or less food expenses for the children and less expenses in child care all the way around. If the father works many hours I am sure that he would be glad to pay for daycare that he chose to put them in if he was the custodial parent. A person would really be surprised how much money one could save when the Axe grinding stops. But if the biological father is deceased, then you would be surprised at how willing men are to subsidize a single mother in exchange for dates to a nice restaurant. Or even finding a future b/f to hook up with. The sky's the limit!
Never spend change!
Put all your change in a big jug. Preferably in a jug that has an opening of about 1 and 1/2 inches. That way you can put money in but it is a little harder to take it out.
You well be amazed at how fast you accumulate a few hundred dollars.
If your employer has direct deposit, use it. Send 10% of your salary to a separate account at a bank you don't normally use. Do not set up a debit card for this account. You want to make it a little difficult to get at.
Read The Automatic Millionaire, it well be the best $11 you ever spend.
Use coupons, shops sales, buy the store brand at the grocery store. Get rid of your land line if you also have a cell phone. You only need one. Do you really need cable TV?
Turn the thermostat down a degree or two. I have read that every degree will save you about 3% on the heating bill.
Never pay full price. If you look in the right places (Internet, local news paper ecsetera) you can find coupons for anything. I can always find a coupon for $10 off an oil change if I don't mind not always using the same store.
I also have an emergancy fund with ING Direct, (online savings account). Some of the online accounts are offering a little over 5%.
Read, read, read. Educate your self, there are a ton of persinal finance books out there. Get them in paper back or rent from the library for free. Don't listen to the people talking about investing and finance advisers. No one well look after your money like you well and personal finance advisors are a dime a dozon and need no schooling or exsperiance to call them selves advisors.
I hope this helps
Here's a list of items I wrote up on my blog. Some may help.
Something I would like to suggest would be maybe to go through your CD collection (if you have one) and sell the ones you don't listen to anymore or don't like anymore.
I do this, and anything I earn from selling my CDs goes into my online savings account. I use ING because they have really good interest rates.
Other than that, I can suggest that when you shop for groceries that you don't necessarily need to buy name brand items.Does anyone have any money saving tips/advice for a single working mother??
http://www.stretcher.com/index.cfm
You are going to have to start investing on some scale. For this You have to save up a $1000 and open up a fund. A Financial Advisor is God. And one thousand will give you enough to wager depending on the climate. Owning and a maintaining a vehicle is effortless so long as you upkeep and check the fluids learn to do it yourself so you can pour more in as necessary. Look at cruise vacation packages. Always talk to your kids more than necessary.
well i use to be really bad at saving. now i am getting better. i use coupons when i go shopping. i only ride my gas when i have to. and i buy off name brand items in the house. we do no eat out unless it is special reasons. car repair you cna't be cheap on that.
Yeah, give the father more parenting time and you could earn extra income working more hours p/t outside of the home. If you are employed full-time then you could apply for a second p/t job. Less daycare costs, or less food expenses for the children and less expenses in child care all the way around. If the father works many hours I am sure that he would be glad to pay for daycare that he chose to put them in if he was the custodial parent. A person would really be surprised how much money one could save when the Axe grinding stops. But if the biological father is deceased, then you would be surprised at how willing men are to subsidize a single mother in exchange for dates to a nice restaurant. Or even finding a future b/f to hook up with. The sky's the limit!
Never spend change!
Put all your change in a big jug. Preferably in a jug that has an opening of about 1 and 1/2 inches. That way you can put money in but it is a little harder to take it out.
You well be amazed at how fast you accumulate a few hundred dollars.
If your employer has direct deposit, use it. Send 10% of your salary to a separate account at a bank you don't normally use. Do not set up a debit card for this account. You want to make it a little difficult to get at.
Read The Automatic Millionaire, it well be the best $11 you ever spend.
Use coupons, shops sales, buy the store brand at the grocery store. Get rid of your land line if you also have a cell phone. You only need one. Do you really need cable TV?
Turn the thermostat down a degree or two. I have read that every degree will save you about 3% on the heating bill.
Never pay full price. If you look in the right places (Internet, local news paper ecsetera) you can find coupons for anything. I can always find a coupon for $10 off an oil change if I don't mind not always using the same store.
I also have an emergancy fund with ING Direct, (online savings account). Some of the online accounts are offering a little over 5%.
Read, read, read. Educate your self, there are a ton of persinal finance books out there. Get them in paper back or rent from the library for free. Don't listen to the people talking about investing and finance advisers. No one well look after your money like you well and personal finance advisors are a dime a dozon and need no schooling or exsperiance to call them selves advisors.
I hope this helps
Here's a list of items I wrote up on my blog. Some may help.
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