Events,Giveaways and the lives of Akron Moms
Have you ever gotten out of a speeding ticket? I must admit that I certainly have. Sometimes it is through tears (real ones because I get so upset) or maybe just a pouting face. It seems however that this summer, if you drive through Cuyahoga Falls, you won’t be so lucky. Cuyahoga Falls has instituted [...]
Your trash can be an identity thief’s treasure. The majority of identity theft occurs through paper documents. Shredding your important personal data and documents is the best way to safeguard your identity. What and when should you shred? Always shred documents with your personal data, never throw it away in the garbage. Tax season is [...]
For some, tax time is one of the least favorite times of year. Before you know it, it is April 15th. I procrastinate because I dread sorting through a mess of faded, crinkled receipts trying to decipher store abbreviations to recall purchases for which they were saved. There always seems to be missing receipts that [...]
A recent study concluded that American Moms have strong hopes and convictions about their family’s finances. Get a visual on how moms manage money and deal with financial pressures with this Mom Research Study Infographic. Moms find it hard to achieve a good balance for it all – college savings, retirement savings, managing day-to-day expenses [...]
I go to the post office like everyone else and buy stamps. There are always options- flowers, Elvis, Mickey Mouse, not quite famous (now dead) jazz musicians; The options do get out of hand – Often times the SHEET of stamps is 1/2 stamps, and 1/2 extra color printing. I just want the stamp please! [...]
Standing out amongst other job seekers is an often difficult task – the problem is you may not know how difficult it is! How often do you get to sift through competing resumes? How often do you get to go in the ring against your ‘competitor’? A data scientist over at LinkedIn sifted through ‘some’ [...]
Ohio is going to choose the next President. We always do. Ohio moms will have a huge impact on the election. I feel in my heart that Mitt Romney is the right choice. I want to share with you why this Ohio mom is voting for Mitt Romney. Ohio Mom Voting for Mitt Romney – [...]
Have you ever wondered how your insurance rates are figured out? With most companies, they base policies based on age, vehicle, zip code, claims recorded, etc. Until now, you’ve been receiving rates that have nothing to do with you personally. Progressive is changing all of that with the revolutionary Progressive Snapshot. Snapshot allows drivers to [...]
Have you noticed the recent increase in gasoline prices? It’s outrageous! More than $.42 cents higher than this time last year! There are plenty of ways to save money on gas, like stop driving but there are easy ways to save money if you do a little planning. I plan to save at least $44 [...]
I was sad to read today in the Beacon Journal that the Akron mail processing plant has been officially slated to close-as well as ones in Canton, Youngstown, and Toledo. Although the 600 workers won’t lose their jobs immediately due to union perks, they’ll have to find their specialties in Cleveland, or elsewhere. What does [...]
A dollar saved is a dollar earned, right? I enjoy whipping out coupons at the register and seeing my bill total go down $10 or $20, even $1 is nice! It is always a good time to save money with coupons, especially after Christmas while we pay off all of our shopping! Johnson & Johnson [...]
I’ve had my share of tough times. I’ve lost major family support, I’ve seen and experienced devastating illness, and, when my husband lost his job a few years ago at the beginning of that still lovely recession, I thought the end was near! My faith sustained me, and, well, blossomed so much more during those [...]
Sure, AOM is great. We have a set of platforms for Facebook, Twitter (under utilized, we know!) and other methods for sharing our stories, for the occasional buck. Last month Groupon had a awesome deal for from Norton’s Custom Spray company- they came out and aerated our yard for $50. The deal was so awesome, [...]
The news can be depressing, fearful, and scary sometimes. The ‘whoa is me’ mentality of our country makes me feel like what my parents must have felt in the late 70s when we were little kids. It’s not a giving up mentality, heavens no! I have kids to raise; my husband and I have kids [...]
Are you looking for a way to supplement your family’s income? Are you a stay-at-home mom looking for a way to engage with other grown-ups? Have you thought about staring your own home business but don’t know what businesses are legitimate? This month is Women’s Small Business month and I’m going to share with you [...]
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My name is Cindy, I am an active stay-at-home mom of two kids ages 6 & 8. I am the lead author and developer of this blog. I married my husband Matt in 1998, after dating 4 years through college. My role in our family takes many forms: … [Read More...]
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May 15, 2013