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Pay Cash, Eat Healthy

Posted on December 6th, 2011 by Jeff

Want your kids to make healthier food choices when they are out? Have them pay cash.
This is a somewhat surprising finding in a study by the USDA. In the study, college students that paid with cash made healthier food choices than those paying with an unrestricted debit card. And not only did they make healthier choices…

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Use age-morphed photos to improve savings

Posted on November 23rd, 2011 by Jeff

What if you could instantly increase the desire of your kids to save? Just by showing them a picture of what they might look like when they are older? Interested? Me too!

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Cinnamon & Sugar Roasted Almonds – an inexpensive, fun, & kid-friendly snack

Posted on November 2nd, 2011 by Jeff

We’re always on the lookout for ways to save money and engage the kids in some fun learning. This recipe is one of our Fall favorites and is inexpensive (especially if you buy the almonds in bulk), easy enough for kids to do themselves (with a little bit of oversight from mom or dad), and the result is a healthy snack that kids love. Well, relatively healthy, but absolutely mouth-wateringly yummy.

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