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Melissa Batai
Melissa Batai
Do you love to buy Gymboree clothing for your children? Are looking to gain some rewards for your loyalty? Fortunately, you can save 5% off every shopping trip with the Gymboree Visa from US Bank.
This card has no annual fee, but it does have a hefty APR of 13.99% to 22.99%, depending on credit worthiness. If you tend to carry a balance, the APR negates any savings. This card works best for people who pay off their credit cards each month (i.e. using credit cards wisely).
Melissa Batai
I’m a frequent shopper at Gap and I am always looking for ways to earn rewards and save money when I shop. The Gap Visa Card allows me to do both.
Gap offers promotions throughout the year available only to Gap Visa cardholders, and also provides other rich rewards and benefits.
To save money with this card, however, cardholders must pay off their balance in full every month, because the card has a hefty annual percentage rate (APR).
Melissa Batai
As a child, perhaps you had the unfortunate experience of contracting head lice. I managed to avoid it throughout my school days, even though my brother once had a terrible case. Just recently, however, in middle age, I contracted a case from my son. Four out of the five members in our family became infested.
While I wouldn’t wish the experience on anyone, we did learn quite a bit about the history of head lice and the best ways to treat an infestation. The experience also taught us that head lice can take a heavy toll on your pocketbook. Because of this, it’s important to take preventative measures to avoid head lice infestation in your home.
Melissa Batai
The majority of private school students need to wear uniforms everyday when attending classes. In recent years, in part to combat gang affiliations and gang violence, some public schools have also instituted uniform policies.
There are pros and cons of school uniforms, but as a parent, there are always costs associated with back to school clothes shopping.
You can mitigate the extra expense of uniforms with these tips.
Explore purchasing used uniforms before you shop for new ones. Parents can save hundreds of dollars each year when they buy used uniforms. You can find used uniforms from a variety of sources:
Melissa Batai
Extracurricular activities can assist a child’s physical and social development. They can learn to work as part of a team, improve their physical endurance, hone artistic skills, and gain confidence. In addition, they can develop a lifelong love of sports or the arts, which benefits them throughout their lives.
When one considers the current childhood obesity epidemic, giving your children a love of physical activity can positively affect their health for years to come.
Although sports and artistic activities can cost parents a lot of money, you can find ways to pay less for children’s extracurricular activities, and still reap the benefits.
