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10 tips to find seasonal work this year

Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:51 PM EST

Much like , competition for seasonal work is proving to be exceptionally brutal this holiday season. A recent survey of more than 1,000 hiring managers revealed that employers plan to hire more than 40 percent fewer seasonal employees this year than they did in 2007.

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Movie popcorn, soda = 3 burgers, 12 butter pats

Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:04 AM EST

Wait a minute. Isn’t popcorn supposed to be a healthy snack?

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10 tricks for swapping your way to free stuff

Wed Oct 28, 2009 5:38 PM EDT

So maybe money’s been tight lately. tight. If the thought of meeting your family’s needs or bankrolling the holidays in the coming weeks is leaving you with a pit in your stomach, here’s an idea: Embrace bartering.

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No hoax! A real balloon boy Halloween costume

Thu Oct 22, 2009 5:10 PM EDT

It took less than one week for a savvy — and funny — entrepreneur from Canada to turn the balloon boy saga into what just may be the most perfectly timed Halloween costume for 2009.

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Screams on a plane: How to quell tantrums

Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:55 PM EDT

Small children and airplane flights: The mere mention of those two concepts in the same sentence is enough to make many parents — and many airline passengers — cringe. It’s common for moms and dads of babies and toddlers to approach flights with extreme humility and trepidation. After all, so many things can go wrong while trapped way up there in the sky with absolutely no escape.

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Nice arms on those Michelle Obama dolls!

Thu Oct 15, 2009 5:32 PM EDT

Michelle Obama has garnered heaps of media coverage for her fashion sense, her smile, her charm, her buff arms. And now, just in time for the Christmas shopping rush, the magic that is Michelle is being captured in 6-inch-high likenesses made from phthalate-free PVC.

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Pose nude? No way. After breast cancer? OK!

Tue Oct 13, 2009 2:54 PM EDT

Pamina Brassey was so nervous before the photo shoot that she made sure she had a little bit of wine on hand, just in case she needed it.

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Do high heels empower or oppress women?

Wed Sep 23, 2009 9:52 AM EDT

Some argue passionately that high heels can boost women's careers by transforming them into confident forces to be reckoned with. Others say the towering footwear puts far too much emphasis on a woman's sex appeal rather than her brains, and can cause permanent damage to her feet.

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10 ways to keep a clunker running on a budget

Fri Sep 18, 2009 2:03 PM EDT

The federal government’s Cash for Clunkers program ended in late August. If you’re still driving an older car around town, what should you do now? 10 Tips columnist Laura T. Coffey offers advice to help you keep your vehicle — and b

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Hold on to your hearts: It’s deep-fried butter!

Thu Sep 3, 2009 4:53 PM EDT

Who among us hasn’t simultaneously marveled and shuddered over accounts of deep-fried Twinkies? Deep-fried Oreos? Deep-fried bacon? Well, brace yourself for a new and audacious artery-clogging invention: Deep-fried butter.

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Money 101: How to avoid going broke in college

Tue Sep 1, 2009 4:37 PM EDT

Watch out: If you’re not careful with money during your college years, you could find yourself living under your parents’ roof again before you know it. 10 Tips columnist Laura T. Coffey offers advice to help freshmen graduate to a new level of financial responsibility.

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Pageant releases topless Miss Universe photos

Thu Aug 13, 2009 4:38 PM EDT

In a first for any U.S.-based pageant organization, the Miss Universe Organization has taken the unusual step of releasing topless photos of outgoing Miss Universe Dayana Mendoza to the media. Just how did pageant officials come to be in the business of releasing sexy photos instead of reacting to them?

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10 ways to avoid sneaky work-at-home scams

Mon Aug 10, 2009 1:07 PM EDT

Despite crackdown efforts, work-at-home scams are on the rise in this slumping economy. Some scams, such as Google Money Tree, can be especially insidious because they may seem legitimate. 10 Tips columnist Laura T. Coffey explains how to protect yourself.

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Food fight! 8-year-old girl targets Sasha, Malia

Wed Aug 5, 2009 2:57 PM EDT

She’s cute, sassy, playful and sincere. At age 8, Jasmine Messiah makes an ideal poster child for a campaign that targets the Obamas and Congress. Jasmine’s goal? To bring more fruits and veggies to lunch menus in public schools.

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10 ways to get a grip on sports costs for kids

Tue Aug 4, 2009 1:23 PM EDT

Many families spend at least $2,000 a year on sports-related expenses for their children. 10 Tips columnist Laura T. Coffey shares advice to help you save money in this costly category as the new school y

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Save now! 10 tips to be a better coupon sleuth

Wed Jul 29, 2009 12:30 PM EDT

OK, all you bargain hounds out there, here’s a little rhetorical pop quiz for you: As the economy keeps sagging, is your arsenal of deal-finding skills growing? Even if you pride yourself on nabbing good buys on a regular basis, do you — yes, even you — sometimes drop the ball?

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Short notice: Much ado over first lady’s ’do

Wed Jul 22, 2009 6:54 PM EDT

Gadzooks! The first lady has a new hairstyle!

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So romantic! As economy stutters, hearts flutter

Wed Jul 15, 2009 2:32 PM EDT

Say, what’s a nice girl like you doing in a recession like this?

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Go glamping! 10 tips for a budget adventure

Tue Jun 23, 2009 3:48 PM EDT

In icky economic times like these, many of us have this much in common:

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10 tips for getting your kid into summer camp

Wed Jun 3, 2009 1:47 PM EDT

Sending children away to summer camp can be hard on everyone involved, especially at first. But the camp experience is something that has helped countless kids make new friends, learn new skills and come home brimming with newfound confidence. And if you’re a parent who works full time, this move also can give you untold relief from stress about child care in the summer months.

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10 ways to simplify life as a working mom

Mon May 18, 2009 2:51 PM EDT

All moms are working moms, and all moms face the challenge of prioritizing how they spend their time. Time management becomes absolutely critical, though, for mothers who must devote 40 to 50 precious hours a week to a job. For women in such situations, it’s crucial to streamline and simplify pretty much every imaginable area of life.

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Uh-oh! 10 mistakes new pet owners make

Mon Apr 27, 2009 3:14 PM EDT

The squirmy puppy in the cardboard box was so adorable. The fluffy kitten on display at the pet store touched you with her paw. The docile bunny rabbit seemed like such a nice Easter surprise.

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10 tips for teens to find summer jobs

Mon Apr 20, 2009 4:47 PM EDT

Even in the best of times, teenagers face plenty of hurdles when they look for summer jobs. Would-be employers often worry that they’ll be undependable, late and generally flaky — and teens must convince prospective bosses that they’re actually reliable and responsible.

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Mom confession: My sanity depends on nanny

Wed Apr 15, 2009 5:41 PM EDT

OK, OK, I confess: I absolutely, unabashedly love the days when a woman I barely know enters my home and feeds, diapers, cuddles and entertains my 1-year-old son.

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10 ways to stay happy in tough times

Mon Apr 6, 2009 2:55 PM EDT

Yes, the state of our economy is depressing. Yes, job losses are stressful and painful. Yes, it’s much harder to survive when money is exceptionally tight.

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