Melissa Batai
Melissa is a former college instructor who recently quit her job to be a stay home mom with her three children ages 7, 2 and 1. She is a personal finance writer for several online publications, and she blogs at her own blog, Mom's Plans, where she documents her family's journey to live a fulfilling life on less and Dining Out Challenge, where the motto is, "Never pay full price to dine out again." She enjoys cooking, writing, reading, and watching movies.
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13 Healthy Meals & Snacks to Bring on Your Next Road Trip or Vacation
Depending on the size of your family, you could spend $400 or more by eating each meal out during a five-day road trip. Considering that you must already pay the inflated price of gas,...
“The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous & Broke” by Suze Orman – Book...
Before becoming a world-renowned financial guru and television personality, Suze Orman was a broke waitress. Her story is one of success, and in recent years she has listened to the pleas of twenty- and...
5 Ways to Make Money With Paid Medical Research Studies & Donations
In difficult economic times, many people look for ways to make extra money, and you may be considering some creative options to pay down debt. One way to make money is by using your...
8 Frugal & Fun Martin Luther King Day Activities for Kids
To many young children - and even some adults - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is simply a day off from school or work. However, kids are very often interested in learning new things,...
Debt Snowflaking – 25 Ways to Find Extra Money and Pay Down Debt
If you have debt, you may feel a sense of desperation and a desire to eliminate it as soon as possible. Reducing your monthly expenses and developing an aggressive debt repayment plan is a...
17 Ways to Pay for & Afford College Without Student Loan Debt
Attending college, while not essential, can give graduates a financial boost that will benefit them throughout their lives. The U.S. Census has determined that the average college graduate makes $19,550 more per year than...
Food on the Table Review – Free Family Meal Planning Service
If you're like most people, you're busy, and you may have trouble finding the time to prepare eating plans or make dinner. But going through the drive-thru or eating out every night is not good for the...
What Is Hypnobirthing – Mongan Method Birthing Techniques
The impending birth of a child is both exciting and yet fraught with anxiety. Some mothers fear the pain of childbirth or how an epidural may affect their child during the birthing process. However,...
Gymboree Visa Credit Card Review – Get 5% Off Discounts
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...
Gap Visa Credit Card Review – Get Discounts Shopping
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.
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How to Treat & Get Rid of Head Lice in Your Home
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...
