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	<title>MOVING INTO A NEW APARTMENT? KNOW ALL THE COSTS</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:12:15 -0800</pubDate>
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        When you move in to a new apartment, the landlord may charge youmore than the first month's rent. Before you sign the lease,make sure you understand exactly what you're going to becharged, and get it in writing.Security Deposit: This is mini-landlord insurance. The depositis equivalent to about one to two month's rent and can coveranything from a broken window to stained carpet. At the end ofyour lease, the landlord will conduct an inspection and seewhether or not he or she needs to use any of t...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[When you move in to a new apartment, the landlord may charge youmore than the first month's rent. Before you sign the lease,make sure you understand exactly what you're going to becharged, and get it in writing.Security Deposit: This is mini-landlord insurance. The depositis equivalent to about one to two month's rent and can coveranything from a broken window to stained carpet. At the end ofyour lease, the landlord will conduct an inspection and seewhether or not he or she needs to use any of the money onanything damaged beyond the normal 'wear and tear' during yourstay. State law may only use the security deposit for threepurposes: unpaid rent, damages and for cleaning stains or anyexcessively dirty area. The landlord cannot use it to repaintthe apartment to make it look more inviting for the nexttenants. That's illegal.Cleaning Fee: Since landlords cannot legally use your securitydeposit for basic cleaning purposes, some of them choose toinclude a cleaning fee in ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BECOME A ROOMMATE</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:23:12 -0800</pubDate>
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        The LeaseAs a general rule, all adults living in an apartment should benamed on the lease and should be co-responsible for payment ofrent and maintenance of the unit. This means that each of you isresponsible for making sure the entire rent is paid each monthand that other obligations under the lease maintenance, paymentfor damages, etc. are everyone's concern. This also means thatyou are all protected under the terms of the lease.If a roommate is moving in during the course of an existinglease,...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The LeaseAs a general rule, all adults living in an apartment should benamed on the lease and should be co-responsible for payment ofrent and maintenance of the unit. This means that each of you isresponsible for making sure the entire rent is paid each monthand that other obligations under the lease maintenance, paymentfor damages, etc. are everyone's concern. This also means thatyou are all protected under the terms of the lease.If a roommate is moving in during the course of an existinglease, the landlord may run a credit check on the new roommate,and his or her name should be added to the lease. If a securitydeposit is required, the new roommate should pay his or hershare.It is also possible that the landlord will require a new leaseat a higher rate if a new roommate moves in.Unless you are covered by rent control or the increase isobviously an attempt to prevent the additional roommate, he isentirely within his rights to do this.Payment of RentThe roommates mu...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>FOUR RULES EVERY RENTER SHOULD KNOW</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:13:32 -0800</pubDate>
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        Whether you're renting for three months or three years; theserules apply to anyone wanting to be a responsible renter.. Get everything in writing.Anything not specifically outlined in your lease should be putinto a written document. Without documentation, you have noproof to back yourself up. For example, if you've reported arepair request to your landlord, and three weeks later it stillhasn't been taken care of, you won't be able to go to yourlandlord and complain. How can you prove that you in...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Whether you're renting for three months or three years; theserules apply to anyone wanting to be a responsible renter.. Get everything in writing.Anything not specifically outlined in your lease should be putinto a written document. Without documentation, you have noproof to back yourself up. For example, if you've reported arepair request to your landlord, and three weeks later it stillhasn't been taken care of, you won't be able to go to yourlandlord and complain. How can you prove that you informed yourlandlord of the problem if you have no physical evidence to backyourself up? Make sure you write down EVERYTHING from repairrequests, to amendments in the lease, to lease terminationnotifications.Get these documents signed and dated by your landlord, and youand your roommates should do the same. If you would like to seesome great examples of form letters, please visit theColoradoTenant's Organization's web site and click on 'CTO ModelLetters.'. Read EVERYTHING befo...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>HOW TO LIVE WITH A FEMALE ROOMMATE</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:34:27 -0800</pubDate>
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        Steps:. Communicate openly with your roommate. Agree to talk aboutissues before they get out of control.. Accept that sometimes people will be in a bad mood. If shesays she doesn't want to go do something with you, don't take itpersonally.. Decide early how the rent and utilities will be split, andwhat to do if one person can't make the month's payments.. Establish rules about food, company, chores, noise, tobaccoand alcohol use, and parking. Make sure each person'sexpectations and responsibilit...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Steps:. Communicate openly with your roommate. Agree to talk aboutissues before they get out of control.. Accept that sometimes people will be in a bad mood. If shesays she doesn't want to go do something with you, don't take itpersonally.. Decide early how the rent and utilities will be split, andwhat to do if one person can't make the month's payments.. Establish rules about food, company, chores, noise, tobaccoand alcohol use, and parking. Make sure each person'sexpectations and responsibilities are clear.. Respect your roommate's right to privacy and her possessions.Always ask before you borrow anything, no matter how small.. Knock before entering her room.. Don't tie up the only phone line ' consider getting separatelines for each of you.. Take messages from callers. Get the name and phone number andwrite it down where your roommate will see it.. Begin your statements with &quot;I,&quot; as in &quot;I get really annoyedwhen you leave your dishes in the sink&quot; instead o...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>MOVING INTO YOUR FIRST APARTMENT-KNOW ALL THE COSTS</title>
	<link>http://rentauckland.co.nz/794006-MOVING-INTO-YOUR-FIRST-APARTMENT-KNOW-ALL-THE-COSTS.html</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:42:23 -0800</pubDate>
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        When you move in to a new apartment, the landlord may charge youmore than the first month's rent. Before you sign the lease,make sure you understand exactly what you're going to becharged, and get it in writing.Security Deposit: This is mini-landlord insurance. The depositis equivalent to about one to two month's rent and can coveranything from a broken window to stained carpet. At the end ofyour lease, the landlord will conduct an inspection and seewhether or not he or she needs to use any of t...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[When you move in to a new apartment, the landlord may charge youmore than the first month's rent. Before you sign the lease,make sure you understand exactly what you're going to becharged, and get it in writing.Security Deposit: This is mini-landlord insurance. The depositis equivalent to about one to two month's rent and can coveranything from a broken window to stained carpet. At the end ofyour lease, the landlord will conduct an inspection and seewhether or not he or she needs to use any of the money onanything damaged beyond the normal 'wear and tear' during yourstay. State law may only use the security deposit for threepurposes: unpaid rent, damages and for cleaning stains or anyexcessively dirty area. The landlord cannot use it to repaintthe apartment to make it look more inviting for the nexttenants. That's illegal.Cleaning Fee: Since landlords cannot legally use your securitydeposit for basic cleaning purposes, some of them choose toinclude a cleaning fee in ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>27 Tips to a Successful Prom</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:20:04 -0800</pubDate>
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         Print out this checklist and follow it to ensure that you areready for the Prom.Four Months before Prom:Set Budget - Find out how much money your parents are willingto contribute to your prom. Start to earn and save money tocover the difference. Magazines - Buy a few Prom magazinesand look through them to find retailers of dresses andaccessories. Dress - Start to get ideas of what type of dressyou would like to buy. Cut out pictures from magazines and starta scrap book. Hairstyles - Clip potent...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Print out this checklist and follow it to ensure that you areready for the Prom.Four Months before Prom:Set Budget - Find out how much money your parents are willingto contribute to your prom. Start to earn and save money tocover the difference. Magazines - Buy a few Prom magazinesand look through them to find retailers of dresses andaccessories. Dress - Start to get ideas of what type of dressyou would like to buy. Cut out pictures from magazines and starta scrap book. Hairstyles - Clip potential hairstyles frombooks and websites. Skin Care - Time to get your skin lookingits best. Drink a lot of water, eat fruit, exercise, and washyour face nightly before going to bed. Make sure that you keepup this regiment until the Prom. Schedule Dental Appointment- Make an appointment for two weeks prior to your prom. This wayyour smile can be it's brightest. Get the Guy - Pick out yourperfect dream date and make sure that he decides that you arehis perfect d...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Wedding Destination Tips From Two Gurus</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:34:09 -0800</pubDate>
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        Today Norm Goldman, Editor of Sketchandtravel.com &amp;Bookpleasures.com is pleased to have as a guest, Denise and AlanFields, authors of BRIDAL BARGAINS and the BRIDAL PASSPORTWEDDING PLANNER. Both are in bookstores nationwide or you canorder online at WINDSORPEAK.COM. The Fields have been featured on the TODAY SHOW, OPRAH andDATELINE NBC.   Thanks Denise and Alan for accepting our invitation to beinterviewed.   Norm: Please tell our readers how you started writing about weddingsand why did you wan...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Today Norm Goldman, Editor of Sketchandtravel.com &amp;Bookpleasures.com is pleased to have as a guest, Denise and AlanFields, authors of BRIDAL BARGAINS and the BRIDAL PASSPORTWEDDING PLANNER. Both are in bookstores nationwide or you canorder online at WINDSORPEAK.COM. The Fields have been featured on the TODAY SHOW, OPRAH andDATELINE NBC.   Thanks Denise and Alan for accepting our invitation to beinterviewed.   Norm: Please tell our readers how you started writing about weddingsand why did you want to write about this subject matter? Denise and Alan: We began writing in  as we were planning our own wedding;yep, we are still married today. As two starving collegestudents in Austin, Texas, we quickly realized planning awedding was a darn expensive endeavour. We wanted to know how tosave money but still have a nice wedding without getting rippedoff. We heard the horror stories from our friends and decidedthe world needed a consumer's guide to tying the knot. Bri...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Setting Your Financial Priorities</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:07:23 -0800</pubDate>
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        Whether you know it or not, you are always setting yourfinancial priorities. Some may decide that a new stereo systemis more important than this month's electric bill. This may be alittle off the wall but it is still setting your priorities.Anyone wanting to better manage their money would be wise todetermine what their financial priorities are and stick to them.Of course, if you see that these priorities will not put food onthe table and pay your bills then you will have to rethink yourprioriti...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Whether you know it or not, you are always setting yourfinancial priorities. Some may decide that a new stereo systemis more important than this month's electric bill. This may be alittle off the wall but it is still setting your priorities.Anyone wanting to better manage their money would be wise todetermine what their financial priorities are and stick to them.Of course, if you see that these priorities will not put food onthe table and pay your bills then you will have to rethink yourpriorities.Setting your priorities is simple. You just decide what is themost important aspect of your finances and put that item on top.However, if you decide on that stereo over your electric bill,you may find yourself in the dark with no need for a stereo.There are basic priorities that pertains to everyone. These aresimply a matter of survival. Here is a list of the basics:Water Food ShelterThat was a tough one. What does it take to ensure that our basic needs are met? Themain ingr...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Property Management NZ</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:07:26 -0800</pubDate>
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	<title>What To Pay When You Can't Pay Everything</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:13:42 -0800</pubDate>
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        What To Pay When You Can't Pay Everything By Terry RiggWith ever increasing consumer debt more of us are findingourselves robbing Peter to pay Paul each month.We go through our bills and find that the money just won'tstretch far enough to cover all of the bills and expenses. It'shard to decide who you should pay when you have one bill that isstamped with Final Notice and you are behind on several ofyour other bills.If you don't pay the credit cards you know that you are going tostart getting tho...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[What To Pay When You Can't Pay Everything By Terry RiggWith ever increasing consumer debt more of us are findingourselves robbing Peter to pay Paul each month.We go through our bills and find that the money just won'tstretch far enough to cover all of the bills and expenses. It'shard to decide who you should pay when you have one bill that isstamped with &quot;Final Notice&quot; and you are behind on several ofyour other bills.If you don't pay the credit cards you know that you are going tostart getting those harassing phone calls. If you don't pay thehouse payment you are looking at foreclosure. If you don't paythe utilities they will shut them off. How do you decide?When you get to this point it's time to get down to basicsurvival and work from there.I have actually talked to people that stated their credit cardswere up to date but their mortgage was two months behind. Thisis one of the biggest mistakes we can make when we don't havethe money to pay everything.Another mistake...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>How to Plan a Cheap Wedding</title>
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	<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2012 06:51:02 -0800</pubDate>
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         Theres no doubt about it, weddings can be expensive. Theaverage cost of a wedding today is ,  ,, andweddings are estimated to be a . billion industry. But dontworry if your budget cannot stretch for the most expensivecustom-made gown, elegant invitation cards, or the topphotographer, it doesnt mean that your wedding will be any lessunique or special than anyone elses. You just need a bit of guidance and a few tips to help youachieve the dream of your big day. Here are a few suggestionswith tips...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[ There's no doubt about it, weddings can be expensive. Theaverage cost of a wedding today is , ' ,, andweddings are estimated to be a . billion industry. But don'tworry if your budget cannot stretch for the most expensivecustom-made gown, elegant invitation cards, or the topphotographer, it doesn't mean that your wedding will be any lessunique or special than anyone else's. You just need a bit of guidance and a few tips to help youachieve the dream of your big day. Here are a few suggestionswith tips on how to save on some of the more expensive aspectsof a wedding.Wedding GownsDo you really need a hand-made wedding dress with beads anddiamantes? This is where the big cost is and there are severaloptions in cutting the cost. Why not opt for a second-handwedding dress? It's probably only been worn once anyway and youcan get a once expensive dress for half the price. Considerbuying an evening gowncocktail dress from a department store orlook into renting...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Author Interview - Mommy Come Home</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2012 05:39:28 -0800</pubDate>
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        Author Interview: Mommy Come Home The New Trend to Tradition:Bringing Up Your Own Interview with Sandra Gillmore conducted byLisa HendeyIn her new book Mommy Come Home, author Sandra Gillmore stronglyadvocates the role of full-time motherhood. Some may disagreewith the books premise that mother should eschew career andstay home with children in lieu of day care or even dad or arelative providing in home care. I found the value of this bookto be for readers who have chosen the stay at home route ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Author Interview: Mommy Come Home The New Trend to Tradition:Bringing Up Your Own Interview with Sandra Gillmore conducted byLisa HendeyIn her new book Mommy Come Home, author Sandra Gillmore stronglyadvocates the role of 'full-time motherhood'. Some may disagreewith the book's premise that mother should eschew career andstay home with children in lieu of day care or even dad or arelative providing in home care. I found the value of this bookto be for readers who have chosen the 'stay at home' route andare seeking support and encouragement in this decision. SandraGillmore shares a veteran's experience and perspective and hasso many wonderful tips and suggestions to share. Women choosingto voluntarily walk away from careers to pursue the vocation ofmotherhood are often met with resistance, financial concerns anda lack of support. A new mother may find herself isolated anduncertain as she attempts to ascertain her new identity in life.Mommy Come Home is a great tool for...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Secrets to Working and Pumping</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:22:01 -0800</pubDate>
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        When I had my first son I hadn't planned to go back to work. Isuddenly had to return to the workforce when he was three monthsold. I was completely unprepared and my son went from anexclusively breastfeeding baby to a mostly formula baby within ashort period of time. I learned a lot from my experience withhim and was much more prepared when I had my daughter. I wasable to exclusively breastfeed her and work full time. Becauseof what I went through, the emotions of trying to pump enoughmilk for t...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[When I had my first son I hadn't planned to go back to work. Isuddenly had to return to the workforce when he was three monthsold. I was completely unprepared and my son went from anexclusively breastfeeding baby to a mostly formula baby within ashort period of time. I learned a lot from my experience withhim and was much more prepared when I had my daughter. I wasable to exclusively breastfeed her and work full time. Becauseof what I went through, the emotions of trying to pump enoughmilk for the next day, I wanted to gather up all my tips andwrite them down for others to use. I hope that you find thesetips helpful..Plan ahead if possible. Get a freezer stash going before yougo back to work. .Do not just pump at work. Pump at home onyour days off and before and after work. .Pump while nursing.Pump on one side while nursing on the other. .Find a good placeto pump, where you are comfortable and can relax. .Make sureeveryone at work knows how important breastfeeding ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>How to Plan Your Wedding and Honeymoon.</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:19:04 -0800</pubDate>
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        How to Plan Your Wedding and Honeymoon. . Weddings typicallycan cost you anywhere around , or more. The big questionis: who foots the bill? The st century has heralded a shift inthe way these costs are handled. We have moved away from thedays when the family of the bride would pay all costs associatedwith the wedding ceremony . Today it may come down to who canafford it or, who can qualify for the personal loan from thelending institution. Weddings may, in most cases, be a one timespecial event ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[How to Plan Your Wedding and Honeymoon. . Weddings typicallycan cost you anywhere around , or more. The big questionis: who foots the bill? The st century has heralded a shift inthe way these costs are handled. We have moved away from thedays when the family of the bride would pay all costs associatedwith the wedding ceremony . Today it may come down to who canafford it or, who can qualify for the personal loan from thelending institution. Weddings may, in most cases, be a one timespecial event deserving of all the pomp and pageantry associatedwith the memorable day. However, there are ways to cut costs andstill maximize the moment. Careful planning and budgeting arekey to getting the most out of this experience at a reducedcost. What should go into a wedding plan? When is too much, toomuch? There are many things which makes a wedding a wedding. Theold adage, &quot;Something New, Something used and something blue, isa reliable guide to save. Knowing what you need and...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Love, Marriage and Money</title>
	<link>http://rentauckland.co.nz/389130-Love-Marriage-and-Money.html</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 08:54:05 -0800</pubDate>
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        The f-word. Finances. Combining love and money may be thebiggest stumbling block on the path of true love, creating morerifts in relationships than in-laws, drug and alcohol addiction,or infidelity. Financial power struggles challenge even the most solidpartnership. Unfortunately, money too often equates to controlin a relationship. The delicate balance of power between you isdependent on the successful combination of love and money.In the majority of relationships today, both members contribute...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The f-word. Finances. Combining love and money may be thebiggest stumbling block on the path of true love, creating morerifts in relationships than in-laws, drug and alcohol addiction,or infidelity. Financial power struggles challenge even the most solidpartnership. Unfortunately, money too often equates to controlin a relationship. The delicate balance of power between you isdependent on the successful combination of love and money.In the majority of relationships today, both members contributefinancial resources. Despite the strides women have made towardfinancial equality on the job, though, men still have greaterearning power. In general, with more disposable income, meninvest more money and take greater risks than women. Women as awhole are more conservative in their investments because ittakes them longer to earn the money. Money attitudes are alsoinfluenced by age, family upbringing, religion, and eachperson's own unique financial trials and errors. Everyone has...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Frugal Entertainment for the Whole Family</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:15:30 -0800</pubDate>
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        You are free to publish this article online, in an emailnewsletter or in print as long as you include the footer andhyperlink when possible. This article should not be used in anyformat that would be considered spam. A courtesy email tofisherswansonyahoo.com would be appreciated but not necessary.If you are looking for more frugal articles, send me an email.Thanks for your interestFisher ThriftyFun.com fisherswansonyahoo.com- Start Article -Frugal Entertainment for the Whole Family By Fisher Swa...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[You are free to publish this article online, in an emailnewsletter or in print as long as you include the footer andhyperlink when possible. This article should not be used in anyformat that would be considered spam. A courtesy email tofisherswansonyahoo.com would be appreciated but not necessary.If you are looking for more frugal articles, send me an email.Thanks for your interestFisher ThriftyFun.com fisherswansonyahoo.com- Start Article -Frugal Entertainment for the Whole Family By Fisher Swanson Here are some frugal entertainment ideas for the whole family.Board GamesBoard games are a great investment. If well taken care of, theycan easily last a generation. You can often find them at garagesales for a dollar or two, even the new board games. Everyfamily should have some basics like cards, dominoes, chess, andcheckers.Movie NightRent a movie, pop some popcorn and entertain the whole familyfor a couple hours. Take turns picking out what movie to watch.You can...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>10 Simple Ways to Say, &quot;I Love You&quot;</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:22:20 -0800</pubDate>
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        Word Count:  Copyright  Nine Twenty Press URL:Were teaching our kids to be consumers at an early age. Look atthe number of superhero and product endorsement Valentines onthe store shelves. We, as parents, are sucked in by the media to believe that weneed the latest, greatest gadget or fad for our kids. Share your love by giving of your time, not your pocketbook.What can you give your kids instead? Here are  simple suggestions:. Slip a handmade valentine or a simple note into your child'slunch bo...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Word Count:  Copyright  Nine Twenty Press URL:We're teaching our kids to be consumers at an early age. Look atthe number of superhero and product endorsement Valentines onthe store shelves. We, as parents, are sucked in by the media to believe that weneed the latest, greatest gadget or fad for our kids. Share your love by giving of your time, not your pocketbook.What can you give your kids instead? Here are  simple suggestions:. Slip a handmade valentine or a simple note into your child'slunch box.. Take a walk together in the woods or your favorite park.. Jot down a line from your favorite poem. Share it with familymembers.. Kiss your kids goodnight.. Read a chapter book together.. Have family dinnertime together. . Turn off the TV. Have a pizza night and rent and watch amovie together. . Have a picnic in the park after the soccer game instead ofstopping for a fast meal on the way home.. Have each family member write down one reason why theyapp...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>MANGERE BRIDGE/AIRPORT PROPERTY FOR SALE OR LEASE</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 06:06:52 -0800</pubDate>
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	<title>Give-and-take</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:20:05 -0800</pubDate>
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        A woman once visited a counselor to ask a question about hermarriage. I have a funny feeling that you might not beespecially impressed with the answer she was given.All the same, I'll take my chances. I think my shoulders arebroad enough.I stand by the counselor's response .The questioner let's call her Jane was married to a divorcee.Her husband John had to pay a certain sum of money every monthto his previous wife as alimony, or whatever. He had juststarted a new business and was passing throug...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[A woman once visited a counselor to ask a question about hermarriage. I have a funny feeling that you might not beespecially impressed with the answer she was given.All the same, I'll take my chances. I think my shoulders arebroad enough.I stand by the counselor's response .The questioner let's call her Jane was married to a divorcee.Her husband John had to pay a certain sum of money every monthto his previous wife as alimony, or whatever. He had juststarted a new business and was passing through a financialsticky patch. The obligation to his ex-wife, on top ofeverything else, was putting John under a lot of pressure.Jane was a working person and gladly helped to pay the familydebts. She never thought twice about it. But could she beexpected to contribute in this case?Surely, reasoned Jane, her husband's financial commitment tosomebody to whom he had been married previously had nothing todo with her? Yes, she and John were life partners and she washappy to sha...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Where Else Would You Take the Family for St. Patrick's Day?</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 07:35:01 -0800</pubDate>
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        Dia dhuit, hello!The road from Chicago to Ireland is marked in green, they say,and the annual dying of the Chicago River emerald green isdescribed as right up there with the parting of the sea byMoses and the Pyramids of Egypt. Well, whats a little blarney,its St. Patricks Day.And how is this different from the normal murky green of theRiver? The difference, the official Chicago St. Patricks DayParade website says, is both significant and breathtaking.Where is that stone when we need it most? St...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Dia dhuit, hello!'The road from Chicago to Ireland is marked in green,' they say,and the annual dying of the Chicago River emerald green isdescribed as 'right up there with the parting of the sea byMoses and the Pyramids of Egypt.' Well, what's a little blarney,it's St. Patrick's Day.And how is this different from the normal murky green of theRiver? 'The difference,' the official Chicago St. Patrick's DayParade website says, 'is both significant and breathtaking.'Where is that stone when we need it most? Stephen M. Bailey, the man who dyed the River green the firsttime, said, 'with characteristic Irish exaggeration, 'TheChicago River will dye the Illinois, which will dye theMississippi, which will dye the Gulf of Mexico, which will sendgreen dye up the gulf stream across the North Atlantic into theIrish Sea, a sea of green surrounding the land will appear as agreeting to all Irishmen of the Emerald Isle from the men ofErin in Chicagoland, USA.'' Malarkey!This is my ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Inspire Property Management Ltd</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:42:26 -0800</pubDate>
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	<title>Inspire Property Management</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 01:01:29 -0800</pubDate>
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	<title>Relieving Christmas Anxiety for Children</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:36:08 -0800</pubDate>
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        For a child, Christmas is the most exciting holiday of all. Theylook forward to the Christmas tree, lights, presents, stockings,make-believe Santa Claus, wishlists, snowmen &amp; many moreaspects. It is easy for adults to forget how excited childrenbecome when the arrival of Christmas draws near. Of course thechildren only seem to think about the presents, but it isactually more than that. What child doesn't enjoy visiting astore just to watch a toy train go around and around the fakeChristmas tree?...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[For a child, Christmas is the most exciting holiday of all. Theylook forward to the Christmas tree, lights, presents, stockings,make-believe Santa Claus, wishlists, snowmen &amp; many moreaspects. It is easy for adults to forget how excited childrenbecome when the arrival of Christmas draws near. Of course thechildren only seem to think about the presents, but it isactually more than that. What child doesn't enjoy visiting astore just to watch a toy train go around and around the fakeChristmas tree? What about the snow and the snowmen they build?Or the lights that blink or sing songs? Maybe it is the cookiesgrandma makes? Or Aunt Lily's beef roast? Or the warm pajamasthey are in when they run down to check what it is theirstockings? Or is it the enchanting story about the newborn longago who was actually the Son of God? Whatever the case may be,Christmas is the most exciting holiday for most youngsters. Itis a combination of magic lights, snowmen, snowflakes, etc,family, ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Smart Landlord Preparations For the Summer Holidays</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:20:38 -0800</pubDate>
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	<title>Auckland property management</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 01:25:36 -0800</pubDate>
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