Using Coupons and Saving Money on Groceries (6 Part Series)

Part 1: Don't Be a Brand Snob
http://www.thoughtsofthatmom.com/2010/08/sos-mom-saver-using-coupons-part-1.html

Part 2: Know the Coupon Policy at Your Stores
http://www.thoughtsofthatmom.com/2010/09/sos-mom-saver-using-coupons-part-2.html

Part 3: What If I Have a Problem?
http://www.thoughtsofthatmom.com/2011/01/using-coupons-and-saving-money-on.html

Part 4: Store Cards
http://www.thoughtsofthatmom.com/2011/01/using-coupons-saving-money-on-groceries.html

Part 5: Where Do I Find Coupons?
http://www.thoughtsofthatmom.com/2011/01/using-coupons-saving-money-on-groceries_12.html

Part 6: Price Matching
http://www.thoughtsofthatmom.com/2011/03/sos-mom-saver-using-coupons-and-saving.html

Find Your Local Public Library

It's National Library Week. Public libraries have free books, movies, classes, and other resources for your family.

View directory search here
https://harvester.census.gov/imls/search/index.asp

8 Things Parents Should Know About Bully

by Dave Banks

The much-talked about, oft-debated documentary looks at the problem of bullying in schools from the perspective of five kids and their families, mostly from small towns. Two of the families included have lost children to suicide as a result of bullying. The stories are powerful and not only look at the problem through the victims’ eyes, but also offer some solutions for how society should deal with bullying. The film opened in New York and Los Angeles a couple of weeks ago and opened in 50 additional cities yesterday.

Read more information here
http://m.wired.com/geekdad/2012/04/bully-movie-2

Know Your Disability Insurance Options To Protect Your Family

Disability insurance provides income for you and your family in the case you are unable to work because of illness or injury. Although many people think it is unlikely something will happen to them, loss of income can lead to bankruptcy, home foreclosure and other financial troubles.

Read more and view guide here
http://blog.usa.gov/post/22721374680/know-your-disability-insurance-options-to-protect-your

These 15 tips can help your kid be 'terrific'

By John Rosemond / Family Columnist

If the frequency of my own sightings is any indication, those “My Child Is a Terrific Kid!” bumper stickers are fast becoming ubiquitous.

Curious, I did some investigating and discovered that Terrific Kids is a school-based character-building program sponsored by Kiwanis. “Terrific” is an acronym that stands for Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable.

Read his article here
http://www.thetimesnews.com/articles/own-54152-sightings-frequency.html

Cut Cost, Not Quality: How to Afford Better Food

by Tabitha Alterman

There’s growing evidence that industrial food just ain’t what it oughta be. Lucky for us, the path to super-nutritious food at affordable prices offers many entry points. We’ll pilot you through the diverse options in this guide to shopping smart and eating better food.

Read article here
http://www.motherearthnews.com/real-food/how-to-afford-better-food-zm0z11zalt.aspx