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Odor Patrol for Fabrics, Carpeting, and More

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It's difficult to enjoy your castle when its being ruled by the odor from the kitty litter. But don't toss out the cat -- we've got solutions, and they won't break the bank.

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Talking About Holiday Finances

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Each holiday season it's the same old story: You endure a year-long battle of meticulously balancing and budgeting your funds, only to have your budget blown at the first sign of a holiday sale...

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Packaging Homemade Goodies as Holiday Gifts

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It is possible to save money and make fun creative gifts this season for your family and friends in your kitchen. The question: Dear Chef Mom: I love to give homemade...

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Holiday Survival Checklist

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During the holidays, you're torn between pressure to complete preparations and pressure to please everyone - your children, your parents, in-laws, siblings, step-relatives and friends....

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New Years: What Your Children Need

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Why not resolve now, even before New Year's, to begin to learn how to be a joyful and peaceful parent? It's the very best gift you can give to your children.

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Holiday Decor - On A Budget

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Decorating for the holidays can be exciting but can also get expensive. Kathleen Wilson, the Budget Decorator, shows us how to decorate for the holidays without spending a lot of cash!

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Broker a Hotel Deal

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Great deals at major hotels usually turn up off-season or at the last minute, but here's another tactic families can try: work with a hotel consolidator (also called a hotel broker or discounter).

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Getting There Is Half the Fun! But How?

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As we all know, the experience of taking kids from point A to point B runs the gamut from uneventful (read: bliss) to miserable. Knowing the ins and outs of your travel options will speed you toward a sane trip.

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Pet Savvy

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It's easier than ever to bring your pet along on vacation.

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Go Away Without Going Broke: Money-Saving Travel Tips

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With the ups and down – mostly downs – of the economy these days, families that want to plan a vacation are coming up with creative ways to save.

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