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5 DIY Valentine's Day Gift Ideas
Love is in the air!
Let's craft up something special for your sweetheart, galentine, kid or loved one!
Day At The Spa Gift Idea
Pick up a cute Valentine's gift box with some festive tissue paper, and fill it up with spa-related products!
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Helping Your Kids Be Entrepreneurs
Being an entrepreneur has many benefits that are worthwhile skills to teach children. Being your own boss can give you control over your future, as well as provide self-confidence, accomplishment, resilience and independent thinking, among other things.
If your kids aren't already in business for themselves, here are some ways to encourage them to at least think about it:
Discuss What They Enjoy
You probably do this anyway as a parent, but talk to your children about what they're naturally good at and what they enjoy; it should help them figure out what type of business they may want to start.
If they're good at math, maybe they could work as math tutors to younger students. If they love dogs, then a dog-walking business might be a good way...
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Move Over Pink and Blue: Neutral Colors for Baby's Room
Are you planning a nursery for a babe-on-the-way? Whether you're waiting to learn the baby's gender, or are hoping to choose a more neutral color than the typical blue and pink, consider the following options:
Gray. This is an extremely versatile color; the shade options are endless and it matches with just about everything. Additionally, gray is a soft, peaceful color, so you'll be bringing tranquility into your baby's life from day one.
Seafoam green. Gentle and mild, this neutral color is both fun and soothing.
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How to Protect Your Kids from Identity Theft
Children are often victims of identity theft for two reasons: They have a clean identity that probably hasn't been used much and can be exploited in many ways, and there's often a large gap between the theft and when it's discovered.
Fraudsters will usually wait years before applying for a mortgage or credit card with a child's personal information, used to create a shadow identity. They'll build credit with a cell phone service account, for example, and build to financing a car. Stealing a child's name, Social Security number (SSN) and date of birth can be enough to get thieves started.
Parents need to be the first line of defense against child identity theft. It's a crime they may not realize has been happening for years. Most victims are 12 when their identity is stolen, but discovery doesn't happen until they are 17, according to a survey by ExperianÂ...