Children’s Place coupon

Here’s a coupon that’s sure to come in handy, to the tune of 15% off. It’s from one of my favorite clothing stores, Children’s Place. I received it today. Enjoy!
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Mission Impossible Assignment #3: School Shopping on a Budget, Part 2

My mission (which I already accepted) was to purchase school uniforms, underwear & socks, and shoes for 2 children for under $150. This was seemingly impossible, but it’s been done before and it can be done again. One of the best ways to save money is to recycle clothing from the previous year that [...]

A.P.L.E. news!

Anyone signed up for A.P.L.E. will be happy to hear this news regarding A.P.L.E. payments. Someone just left a comment on my page regarding payment. They finally got it. I’m happy to hear that. I was starting to get nervous because I will start getting payments next year. I was beginning to think I wouldn’t. [...]

Mission Impossible Assignment # 3: School Shopping on a Budget

Okay, all you shoppers out there. Boy, do I have an assignment for you: School Shopping on a budget. Should you choose to accept this assignment, you may encounter a store full of shoppers, some rude, some not. You may also stop and park @ several locations looking for the perfect deal. Well, lucky for [...]

Yet more much needed financial resources!!!

My friend Susan told me about this grant that, depending when you first receive it, can be worth up to $24,000. That’s right $24,000. It’s called the TEACH grant. The award is $4,000/year beginning as soon as you begin college if you know that you’re interested in teaching, follow a path to securing your teaching [...]

More much needed financial resources

George sent me the information about Loan Forgiveness that I discussed yesterday. Here it is:
www.finaid.org/loans/publicservice.phtml

You’re good enough.You’re smart enough and doggone it, people like you!

Kinda’ corny, I know! Those words are from Al Franken’s alter ego, Stuart Smalley, from Saturday Night Live.
To lighten the mood when I was blubbering and just being a crying fool, those are the words that my husband used to comfort me. I had myself a good ole’ cry; one of the biggest ones that [...]

Good summer eatin’ on a budget, part 2

Just a little warning- this post is kinda’ long.
The best way to stretch your budget during the summer months is to think creatively. Ask yourself what your children like to eat. Are they picky eaters or little eat-’em-ups? If they are like my children who eat anything, then stretching your budget should not [...]

A+: Where there’s a will, there’s an A!

While at the local library signing up for the reading club, I came across a flyer for A+ tutoring. It’s a tutoring service that’s available free of charge for those who qualify. They have partnered with L.A.U.S.D. and other districts throughout California.To find out if your child qualifies for this FREE program, contact your [...]

Career Ladder

As promised, here is information on the other way that I will pay for my education. It’s called the Career Ladder.
It is designed for paraeducators who want to complete:

60 units or an Associate of Arts degree

a degree leading to a job in teaching, counseling or school [...]

Beautiful BMW? or Lengthy loans?….

Let’s see, should I go for choice A and get a BMW; or should I go for choice B and pay for my student loans?
I think that I’ll go for choice A and get a BMW.
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C.S.E.T.

I’ve mentioned the C.S.E.T. before. If you’re reading this website, you probably know what the acronym stands for. If not, then let me enlighten you. It is the California Subject Examinations for Teachers, which is yet another hoop that L.A.U.S.D. expects you to jump through to get hired. I think that California has the strictest [...]

An A.P.L.E. a day!!

Well folks, this post is kind of long, but here is the information about the A.P.L.E. grant. It is the Assumption Program of Loans for Education. It is our government’s way of giving back to those who labor so hard in a sometimes thankless job where the only rewards are the progress of the [...]

Money, Money, Money- Want $9,450?

I didn’t get a chance to write yesterday. I was so tired. Yesterday was my last AmeriCorps meeting of the year. These meetings are so helpful, but at times, they can be a tad bit boring. But, far be it for me to look a gift horse in the mouth. This is the way that [...]