Origins of bridal customs
- Published on Saturday, 28 March 2015 00:08
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School smarts for green living School supply savvy saves money and the planet
- Published on Wednesday, 01 October 2014 00:28
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The average family with children will spend roughly $570 on school supplies this year, according to the National Retail Federation. School does require a bevy of supplies, but oftentimes parents and students look to disposable items when shopping for supplies. Did you know that six million disposable pens are thrown away in the U.S. each year?
Students teach parents about their futuristic school
- Published on Tuesday, 12 August 2014 00:16
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It's Open House at Richardsville Elementary School in Bowling Green, Kentucky, but this is not your usual parent-teacher event. On the faces of beaming students, it is immediately obvious that today it will be the parents that learn a thing or two.
In 2010, when the doors first opened, an inquisitive national media told these kids that their school was something special. Indeed, Richardsville is the first 'net-zero' achievable school in North America.
National College Savings Month Reminds Parents, Loved Ones to Save Early and Often
- Published on Wednesday, 14 September 2011 01:38
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Setting goals is often the first step to achieving your hopes and dreams for yourself and your family. Making a plan, however, is crucial to making those dreams a reality. This is especially true when it comes to a college education for your children. Starting a college savings plan when your children are young sets you on a path for success and can help you reduce the need for expensive student loans down the road. Establishing a college savings