tips about protecting yourself on the internet. I thought it would make a great topic to share with you ladies online. Identity theft and computer viruses are a major downside of being online; however, you don’t have to miss out on the benefits of using the internet…you can take some extra precaution to protect yourself. Here are some tips for staying safe online… Passwords – Think Again It’s wise to have a different password for each site / account online that you use. If one of those sites end up having a security leak, then the hackers don’t have access to all your other online accounts. It can be tricky…
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How to Live Within Your Means
How to Live Within Your Means The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender. ~ Pr. 22:7 Many families are struggling to live within their means, either because they have already accumulated too much debt, or because their spending habits are uncontrolled and they simply don’t know how to manage their money. Here are a few quick tips on how to live within your means and keep yourself debt-free: 1. Cut Up the Credit Cards. Credit cards create a huge temptation to spend money you don’t have. If you must have one card, leave it at home while shopping and place it in the…
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How to Save More Money on Groceries
How to Save More Money on Groceries There are two ways to save more money on your groceries: buy less or pay less. The good news is, there are several ways to do both of these things. Buying less may sound like you have to cut down on what you’re buying, but this isn’t always true. Spending less always sounds like going into the supermarket with a bag full of coupons. It’s true that these are both ways to cut down on your grocery shopping bills but with a little bit of thought you could probably cut down your spending many other ways as well. 1. Save More Money on…
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Take the Thrifty Challenge
Take the Thrifty Challenge Proverbs 31:13 says, “She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.” One way we can save more money at home is by expanding our knowledge and abilities. With 3 boys and 1 husband, I knew the cost of haircuts would really add up over a year’s time. With much practice, I have learned how to cut hair decently enough to pass as a fair haircut. Perhaps there’s something that you can take time to learn to do that would save money for your household. There is a wealth of information and numerous step-by-step videos online for almost any project you would like to…
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3 Easy Ways to Be a Thrifty Wife and Mom
3 Easy Ways to be a Thrifty Wife and Mom As I was praying today what I should write about for “Thrifty Thursday” (as sort of my weekly theme), the Lord brought to my mind Proverbs 12:27 which says, “The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.” How does this verse tie in with thriftiness? Have you ever brought home a bag of potatoes and then ended up having to throw half of them out because you avoided peeling and cooking them? How about a meal that you actually made and you put some of the leftovers in…