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Brought to you by: ARASimple car-care tips for gals on a budget
(ARA) - For many of the 49.7 million single women in the U.S., car care can be a pain. Owning a car comes with a lot of responsibility and it's sometimes hard to know what needs a mechanic's attention. For a gal on a budget, calling an auto repair shop for everything just isn't an option. Lucky for car owners today, there are simple things anyone can do to help maintain their car.
Stretch Your Wedding Budget by Renting
(ARA) - Engaged couples long for a wedding day that will be unique and memorable, but in these tough economic times many are becoming more cautious about how they plan and spend their budget.
Turn the recession into revenue for you
(ARA) - We've all heard the bad news: There is a global recession, the housing market continues to decline, the banking industry is struggling and unemployment continues to rise.
Recession impacting U.S. fire departments, survey says
(ARA) - How often do we take for granted that help in an emergency is just a 911-call away? Yet the recession is taking a toll on the group which is often the first responder in any emergency -- firefighters. What's more, nearly half of all firefighters agree that if the downturn continues for another year, it may affect their ability to serve their communities.
Due to Shortages, Veterinary Students Get a Free Ride
(ARA) - First, the bad news: there is a growing shortage of veterinarians, particularly in the fields of public health and food safety. The good news: as a result, young veterinarians can get expensive school loans comped.
Five ideas for affordable summer fun
(ARA) - The traditional week at the beach house is out of the budget, thanks to the recession. And you're not too keen on spending $50 per person to visit the local amusement park.
Keep your favorite summer clothes looking like new
(ARA) - Summer fashion always calls for bright, fun colors that are a welcome relief after a long winter of black and gray. However, those bright summer clothes come at a cost -- more maintenance and tricky summertime stains. There are tricks you can use to keep your favorite summer clothes looking as fresh and bright in September as they did in May.
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Helping kids stay strong during the summer months
(ARA) - Summer meals may taste great, but many also lack some of the essential nutrients kids need, especially when it comes to building and maintaining strong bones.
Catch Orchid Fever
(ARA) - From corsages pinned to prom dresses to exotic specimens in greenhouses, orchids are the most glamorous flowering plants in the world, but few know just how easy orchids are to grow and how affordable they've become.
Boomers join the green movement with natural light
(ARA) - Older Americans who add more natural light to their living quarters when they move or remodel benefit from improved vision and mood in a safer environment. And daylighting, which utilizes no energy and carries no ongoing costs, is another benefit to the pocketbook of boomers on fixed incomes.
Small Changes Can Mean Big Savings on Healthcare Costs
(ARA) - In a tough economy, everyone needs to cut back on unnecessary expenses and save money wherever possible. Healthcare is often one of the largest expenses a family faces, but there are ways to cut healthcare costs without shortchanging your health.
Cutting Costs? How to Get the Best Deal on Furniture
(ARA) - You may be able to get a few more years out of your car, and you've definitely decided to put off purchasing a big-screen, high-def plasma TV. But sometimes buying furniture is not a luxury, it's a necessity.
Decrease Your Home's Carbon Footprint and Save
(ARA) - Let's face it, the earth needs our help and families everywhere are looking for ways to help out. Recycling, driving less and bringing reusable bags to the grocery stores are great ways to reduce your family's carbon footprint, but did you know there are things you can do to reduce the impact your home has on the environment, not to mention your wallet?
Start Prepping Now to Avoid Audit, Cut Taxes and Relieve Stress in 2010
(ARA) - You may feel relieved that tax season is over for another year. But 2010 tax time will arrive before you know it, and a few pro-active steps throughout the rest of 2009 will help you avoid an audit, minimize your tax burden and reduce your stress level next April 15.
Creative Ways to Maximize Space in Your Bathroom
(ARA) - Have you ever met anyone with too much space in their bathroom? Whether you're remodeling, updating or just need to make the most of the square footage you've got, there are creative ways to maximize the space in your bathroom to keep clutter in its place and create a relaxing, spa-like atmosphere.
Flavorful Landscapes -- A Growing Trend
(ARA) - Nothing beats the flavor of a fresh-from-the-garden tomato; warmed by the sun, plucked right from the plant and eaten in the garden.
Simple car-care tips for gals on a budget
(ARA) - For many of the 49.7 million single women in the U.S., car care can be a pain. Owning a car comes with a lot of responsibility and it's sometimes hard to know what needs a mechanic's attention. For a gal on a budget, calling an auto repair shop for everything just isn't an option. Lucky for car owners today, there are simple things anyone can do to help maintain their car.
Protect your pets from fleas and ticks
(ARA) - Summertime brings hot weather, camping trips and, for pet owners, fleas and ticks. These small bugs aren't a small concern. Ticks are second only to mosquitoes as vectors of human diseases, and flea and tick populations are on the rise nationwide.
Weekend home upgrades: fast, affordable fix-ups
(ARA) - With today's falling home prices, one family's well-worn dwelling can quickly become another's dream "starter" home. Interest rates are at historic lows, meaning buyers can get more house than they could a year ago for the same monthly mortgage payment, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
Three Simple Tips for an Affordable Family Camping Trip
(ARA) - When faced with financial challenges like those posed by the recent economic downturn, American families tend to react to their decreased discretionary dollars by getting "back to basics." They pursue different leisure activities and ones that offer quality time that can bring them closer together.
Surviving the economic roller coaster
(ARA) - It twists, it turns, it goes up, it comes down and it even has the uncanny ability to make many of us feel a bit wobbly and nauseous. The economic roller coaster has taken all of us for a wild ride, particularly over the past year. Unfortunately, 2009 has already proven to have even more twists and turns in store for us.
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8 ways to protect you and your family online
(ARA) - In this day and age, we all have to be careful about how we share information online. Browsing the Web is the single most popular activity on the PC -- with both the time people spend on the Web and the range of things they can do continuing to grow. With social networking sites, online shopping, and online banking becoming more common and convenient, the risk of fraud or identity theft continues to grow. This kind of activity is on the rise every year.
Top Tips for Smart and Safe Travelers
(ARA) - You booked your trip and the excitement for your upcoming vacation increases as you count down the days before your travel adventure starts. But to help ensure your vacation becomes a travel delight and not a travel nightmare, there are some things you should consider prior to takeoff.