Happy 25th Anniversary to The Princess Bride

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This week marks the 25th anniversary of the movie The Princess Bride! This movie is easily one of the greatest fantasy films of all time (and also one of the funniest and most quotable). Let's all kick back and wish a very happy birthday to Westley and Buttercup. Have fun storming the castle, … [Read more...]

iBad: How to run up a $3,200 credit card bill when you’re 6 years old!

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According to a recent article in the UK's Daily Mirror, all Will Smith, 6, wanted to do was reach Level 26 in a video game called "Tiny Monsters." Unfortunately, getting there cost $3,244 of his grandfather's money. Smith, from North Yorkshire, UK, unwittingly racked up the massive credit card … [Read more...]

Study: Parents (Mistakenly) Believe Letting Kids Drink Alcohol Early Discourages Later Use

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A surprising number of parents (one in four) believe that early exposure to alcohol will discourage children from drinking in adolescence and help prevent alcohol abuse later on, according to a new study from the RTI International and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The study, … [Read more...]

Teen with Down Syndrome crowned homecoming queen

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Allyssa Brubeck (19) isn’t just your typical popular teen, she also has Down syndrome. While her coronation is reason enough to celebrate, what may be the most touching of all is her classmates’ reactions to all the fuss surrounding their new royalty. They just don’t understand what the big … [Read more...]

Free Day in the Parks: Your State Parks Day

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Free Day in the Parks: Your State Parks Day Join us on Saturday, September 29 for a free day in the parks, sponsored by Friends of Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites.  Parking and admission will be free at more than 60 locations across Georgia, from Amicalola Falls to Wormsloe.  We'll have … [Read more...]

Alabama’s Tax Free Weekend

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The state of Alabama is offering one tax free weekend during 2012. It applies mainly to clothing and school supplies and is intended to coincide with families' back-to-school shopping needs. By planning ahead, you can help your family save even more money by taking advantage of this savings … [Read more...]

Chick-fil-A Introduces New Kid’s Meal

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Atlanta (Jan. 9, 2012) -- Hooray for Chick-fil-A! The fast food chain just introduced its new kids' meal, which includes grilled chicken nuggets! Already known for one of the healthiest Kids Meal menus in the country, Chick-fil-A's cemented its place in the hearts of health conscience parents … [Read more...]