Are You Ready To Acquire Saving Habits?

America Saves Week begins on February 19th.  Join the thousands of Americans who will enroll in a savings program and again resolve to become savers.  You do not have to be your own worst enemy.  Don’t let your spending habits keep you from reaching important goals.  Saving money is a way to keep your wants from getting in the way of your needs.

UGA Cooperative Extension family and consumer science professionals want you to make a swap from spending to saving, and change one habit during America Saves Week.  Begin by joining the Georgia CA$H (consumers acquiring saving habits) program during “Saves Week”.

On the go? Entertain kids with a FREE PBS app!

You can watch your favorite PBS KIDS television series anytime and anywhere with the PBS Kids Video App.

Children’s Slides Recalled by Landscape Structures due to Fall Hazard

From CPSC

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Warm southern climates can make gardening complicated-but enjoyable

If you are new to Georgia, the weather patterns will make you grab for a parka and a t-shirt within the same week. This variation in temperature can make even the most seasoned gardener weep, as they run to cover the Japanese Magnolia in full bloom to protect from frost. A few tips will help you be prepared for the weird weather.

Free shredding at Staples now thru the end of Feb.

Check out this freebie we found at Staples via Twitter:

“Free shredding through the end of February. Bring in up to 5 lb. of bank statements, tax returns and more. Reg. 79 cents/lb. Ends 2/29/12.” 

Valentine’s Day Freebies 2012

We’ve round up quite a few Valentine’s Day freebies. Check out what we have found! 

DIY: Download a Free Valentines Day Card

Do you enjoy DIY projects. Check out these downloadable DIY Valentine’s Day cards from The Company Store.