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Wednesday @Wisebread: Sock It to Me: 15 Uses for Old Socks via @mikeyrox #motownmom
I’m all for multi-uses of any product in the house and with the sock troll always stealing his supply around my house, we have a lot of odd pairs just floating around.
What I’ve tried to do is buy the same type or brand or color of socks so if one goes missing, the children can use another right out of the random sock bag. It’s worked for years and trust me when I say before that, we were going through a lot of socks.
Today @Wisebread gives us a crack at what else we can do with those mischievous objects the sock troll has left us with.
Sock It to Me: 15 Uses for Old Socks
As sure as the sun will rise tomorrow, so too will the dryer eat one of your socks. What can you do with the lonely leftover? Of course you can make a puppet — but if you’re not nine years old, these ideas will suit you better. (See also: 15 Ways to Recycle and Reuse Old T-shirts)
1. Make a Potpourri Bundle
Want your undies to have the fresh scent of apples and cinnamon? Stuff an old sock with potpourri, tie up the end with a rubber band, and pop it into the drawer. You can put the potpourri-filled socks wherever you want. For instance, I have very smelly shoes because I rarely wear socks; the potpourri helps make my stinky sneaks a bit more bearable.
READ MORE: http://www.wisebread.com/sock-it-to-me-15-uses-for-old-socks
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Wednesday @Wisebread: 19 Frugal Ways to Entertain Teenagers @CarolinaRains via #motownmoms
Teens!
Just saying the word sometimes can be frustrating for parents, especially when talking about their own.
Making them happy or keeping them entertained seems like another job other than the one you get, and you don’t paid for doing what you do.
Here are great suggestions by Caroline Rains
19 Frugal Ways to Entertain Teenagers
Teens can be a tough audience to entertain. Their free time is precious, especially for those loaded with AP classes, sports and music commitments, work, and extra-curricular obligations. For many, down time is spent looking at screens, interacting with friends via social media and Skype, or both. So coming up with ways to engage them without resorting to digital devices is hard. (See also: Timeless Money Lessons From Teens)
But even the most restless and demanding teens will enjoy these frugal activities.
1. Learn Family Secrets
Your kids have most likely been protected from family information or just were bored or confused by your stories when they were younger. But now that they are teens, they are ready for greater honesty and more grown-up tales. Intrigue them with explanations of how grandma paid for college, why great-grandma got divorced, how family members lived during the Depression, what unpopular stances your parents took on controversial topics, and why a distant cousin ran away from home.
READ MORE: http://www.wisebread.com/19-frugal-ways-to-entertain-teenagers
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Wednesday @Wisebread: Great Ways to Generate Passive Income #motownmom
In this day and age, having a disposal income to a household (whether it’s a one parent or two) is almost a necessity. Depending on “the man” to give us the income we need is becoming more and more scarce, so going things outside of work or around our work has helped a lot of households get the bills paid and bring stability.
Our friends at Wisebread.com have come up with great suggestions.
Great Ways to Generate Passive Income
Earning income passively is a dream for most people, since it essentially means you make money without putting in a significant time investment. Most sources of passive income will require time and some money to get started, but if successful, these opportunities can generate income for you long-term and without your direct involvement. (See also: 4 Reasons Why Everyone Needs Side Income)
Here are some great ways to generate passive income.
READ MORE: http://www.wisebread.com/great-ways-to-generate-passive-income
If you have other suggestions, please add them to the comments or if you’ve started your own endeavor, let our readers know so we can support you!
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10 Things You Should Do Immediately After Losing Your Wallet via @wisebread
As a matter of fact, this happened to me not to long ago. I was in limbo and feeling like I was going to die.
I hadn’t lost my wallet in fifteen years and I was like a lost child at one point, wanting to just sit and cried until someone else found it and brought it back to me. Reality slapped me back and I knew that fairytale was never going to happen.
Quick action and a cool mind helped me put my life back together – although the gift cards in there are long gone and I’m mad about that.
Our friends at Wisebread.com gives us a great list of what to do when that frightening moment happens.
10 Things You Should Do Immediately After Losing Your Wallet
by Paul MichaelThis article is made possible by our underwriter Equifax.
We all know that sense of panic when we realize that our wallet or purse is missing. If you’re like me, half of your life is in your wallet. Credit cards, debit cards, ID, insurance cards, money — you name it, it’s in there. And if it falls into the wrong hands, it could be devastating. The least that can happen is you lose a little money. But you could be the victim of identity theft and fraud that could have repercussions for years.
So what do you do should the worst happen? Here is a checklist for you, featuring some very important numbers and a little advice that you should follow today to help you keep your valuables safe and make reporting a lost wallet a lot easier.
1. First of All, Is It Actually Lost or Stolen, or Just Misplaced?
I can’t tell you the number of times I thought my wallet was lost only to realize that it had fallen out of my pocket in the car or I left it in my desk drawer at work. The steps that follow are designed to render the contents of the wallet useless to any would-be thief or opportunist. But they also make life very difficult for you if you later find your wallet down the side of the sofa.
You may want to call some of the places you’ve been recently, like restaurants, stores, and the mall. People are more honest than they’re given credit for, and will usually hand in a wallet or purse if they find one.
So before you continue, make sure you’ve looked in all the places it could be, and know for certain that it has gone for good. If it really is missing, start with number two.
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@MsKalyn is an angel on earth &she would like your support to continue her blessings 2others! #SAFE313 #detroit
I’m always showing love to my local Detroit sistahs who are doing their thang to uplift the community. Ms Kalyn Risker is one of those people and I love her to death and her boundless energy to help others in the domestic violence community.
I ask you to purchase a ticket or donate to help others come to this positive prolific event for this organization that has helped thousands of family’s coming out of dangerous situations find safe resources. Ms Kalyn Risker is an angel on earth and she would like your support to continue her blessings to others!
600 survivors of domestic violence”
“Sisters Acquiring Financial Empowerment Celebrates 6 Years and 620 Survivors”
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Celebrate w/S.A.F.E. @mskalyn & Award winner, Ericka, frm Supreme Transitions #women #organizations #detroit #event #motownmom May 18th
Hey Friend,
I want to invite you to come out and celebrate my first award ever in life. I will be receiving the “Aquisition Award” from the S.isters A.quiring F.inancial E.mpowerment (S.A.F.E).
If you are unable to attend this event with me, please send in a donation to support the efforts of this awesome nonprofit organization. I thank God for giving me the opportunity to find myself and expand within the purpose for my life. I have attached sponsorship information about this organization and its initiatives. Thank you for your continued love and support.
- Ericka
Get your tickets today for SAFE’s 6th Annual Appreciation Event!
Click here to access SAFE’s 6th Annual Appreciation event’s website
SAFE is proud to celebrate our milestone of six years of assisting survivors of domestic violence reach their goals towards financial self-sufficiency.
Please join us in recognizing the volunteers and supporters that have made our community based programs possible. In addition, the “Acquisition Award” will be presented to SAFE program participants that are ‘Rising Above Their Expectations’ to recover from the economic effects of domestic violence.
SAFE’s 6th Annual Appreciation Event will be held,
Friday, May 18, 2012
Detroit Historical Museum
5401 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, Michigan
5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Tickets $35
Click here to access SAFE’s 6th Annual Appreciation event’s website
Special Guest MC will be Tracey McCaskill, News Director and Radio Personality for Mix 92.3 FM and WJLB FM 98
SAFE’s Appreciation Event will include admission to SAFE’s Awards Ceremony and to the live taping of SAFE’s new talk show, desert tasting, silent auctions, hors d’oeuvres and much more!
Immediately following the Appreciation Event SAFE will be having an Afterglow which will feature complimentary Hors d’oeuvres, desserts, tours of the Detroit Historical Museum, Wine tasting and instruction & live entertainment
Click here to access SAFE’s 6th Annual Appreciation event’s website
http://www.wix.com/mskalyn/safeappreciation and ticket information http://www.wix.com/mskalyn/safeappreciation#!tickets Sponsorship opportunities start at $50 Click here for sponsorship package information http://www.wix.com/mskalyn/safeappreciation#!sponsorship 100% of all donations will support SAFE’s programs which assist survivors of domestic violence. SAFE is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization. Sisters Acquiring Financial Empowerment (SAFE) www.NewSafeStart.org 800-757-4919 appreciation@newsafestart.org
New @meetup: 100 Women Who Care about Livingston County
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100 Women Who Care about Livingston County
Candye Hinton
100 Women Who Care is a new group of women who are interested in supporting our local community in Livingston County by contributing to local charities together as a unit to increase the impact. We come from all walks of life and different financial backgrounds. As individuals it is difficult to make a very large impact, but as a group we believe we have the ability to contribute to the growth of our… [read more]
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Wednesday @Wisebread: 6 Awesome Reasons to Shop at Aldi via @onefinewriter
(This commentary is in no way sponsored by Aldi)
I am an Aldi nut! Ever since I found this store in my search of Detroit for quality without breaking the budget, Aldi has been a wonderful friend of mine.
Having food in the household is like a comforting blanket for parents because food not only bonds the family, but shuts up the kids when they are cranky and starving – trust me. LOL
I thank Aldi for all the years I thought I couldn’t provide and helping me to achieve that goal each and every month!
Some people have complained:
“You have to pay for a basket.” But you get your money back when you return it.
“You have to bring or buy your own bags.” I don’t mind because this keeps the cost down for them. Tip: Keep recycled bags in your trunk for quite jaunts without going out the way to go home and getting some or paying for some.
Now don’t take my word for the benefits of shopping at Aldi’s, listen to @wisebread.com:
6 Awesome Reasons to Shop at Aldi
by Tisha Tolar
Since the price of groceries has been steadily rising and my only local grocery store went bankrupt, I have been trying better food budgeting with a monthly trip to Aldi for the essentials. My grandmother was always a big proponent of Aldi, but that was back in the day before the retail chain really stepped up their game.
As a frequent Aldi shopper, I have discovered that the years have been kind, and the store has really become an asset to our small area where unemployment rates are high and dollar stores are seeing more business than ever. If you have never shopped at an Aldi, I want to provide you some incentive by listing the things I love about the discount store and its offerings, as well as a few minor complaints about the store I frequent. (See also: 5 Frugal Lessons I Learned From Aldi)
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