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    How to cool your spending as temperatures rise

    From Navigator Credit Union Get ready for lazy days and fun getaways! Summer is right around the corner. Unfortunately, summer spending can leave wallets empty come fall. Here are some smart ways you can cool down some common expenses: Conserve on fuel Gas prices are rising, and there’s no relief in sight. Even if you’re […]

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    How to build your child’s self-esteem

    An essential aspect of children’s development is healthy self-esteem. Having a positive view of themselves allows kids to better handle setbacks, peer pressure or other harmful situations. Children with self-esteem are confident. As parents, we can ensure that we nurture our child’s self-esteem in a few simple ways.  Understand what healthy self-esteem looks like It […]

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    Painting BIG

    Nikki Main can’t tell you what compels her to paint every day — only that the drive has always been there.  “Eat, sleep, drink, create — that’s me,” the Pennsylvania native says. “The ability to make art is a unique aspect of the human experience, and exploring that part of it is absolutely fascinating to […]

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    Conquering your closet chaos

    The power went out in the middle of the night, and your alarm clock didn’t wake you. You get a late start and run around hysterically as you try to get ready for work. You open your closet to find yourself lost in a sea of fabric on plastic hangers with a little bit of […]

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    Enjoy some screen-free family fun

    Now that we’re in spring, I figured this would be a good time to incorporate more screen-free activities into my family’s schedule. I admittedly find myself using the TV or the iPad to keep my toddler entertained while I prepare dinner or get us ready for the day ahead. One of my main goals for […]

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