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In January I blogged about attending a seminar on financial management for women given by Richard Paul Evans. At that time, he offered membership to an online community for only $10 per month. I had intended to sign up, but hadn't gotten around to it. Today, they sent a follow up email that I nearly deleted without reading. On a fluke, I opened it and found this: You are probably already aware that I have started the 5 Lessons Institute: a community to help people find wealth and live the 5 Lessons. What you don't know is that you can now enjoy all the benefits of being a member for FREE. That's right, it's no longer $10 a month. The 5 Lessons institute is a community for people who want to improve their financial world and develop wealth. There are money saving tips, articles, smart ideas, groups you can join and expert advice. Also there’s a fun “facebook” like community so we can all help each other in these tough times. And it’s all FREE. If you're serio...

Just in time for 2009, Richard Paul Evans will be presenting his world renowned: THE FIVE LESSONS A MILLIONAIRE TAUGHT ME: FOR WOMEN (Women’s Financial Seminars) in the following cities. (Sponsored by Citadel Radio.) Tickets are FREE but seating is limited. For Free Tickets (or more info) call Karen at: 801-673-2114. Jan. 21 - SLC, Utah. Hilton Hotel City Center (7 pm. Doors open at 6) Jan. 22 - Ogden, Ut. Marriott Hotel (7 pm. Doors open at 6) Jan. 23 - Provo, Ut. Marriott Hotel (7 pm. Doors open at 6) Jan 24 - St. George, Ut. Dixie Center (7 pm. Doors open at 6) Jan 27 - Boise, Id. Doubletree Riverside (7 pm. Doors open at 6) Jan 28 - Phoenix, Az. - Phoenix Convention Center (7 pm. Doors open at 6)

I love the idea of t r a v e l i n g to far and different spots of the globe. Even places like Montana or Maine - because I've never been there before. There is a draw of mystery in the adventure and the great unknown . Smarter Travel emailed some last minute travel deals to me this afternoon. Anyone up for Seattle ($138) or Guadalajara, Mexico ($450)? You can search for deals by your departure city or sign up for their email and watch for whatever the wind blows. Fodors sent an email with top travel tips for families including ideas for Staying in the States, Big Cities, Camping, and Visiting Relatives. The tips offer to make a vacation more than a "staycation". Sigh. Anyone have relatives in Paris ?

Read original article from Bankrate.com While many of us look at reducing holiday budgets or purchasing gifts that are more practical and affordable than those of previous years, Jennifer Melnick Carota, author of The Gift Therapist blog and the book "Shop Smart Give More" thinks that the current economic situation will not adversely affect the giving season. Carota states, "People will become more creative and frugal with their giving dollars." In that spirit, here are 12 ways to use your ingenuity and know-how to boot the bad-economy Grinch out of your holidays and spread some serious holiday cheer. 1. Movies 2. Energy 3. Coffee 4. Food 5. Spa 6. Financial peace of mind 7. A 'new' car 8. Wealth builders 9. Home staging 10. Organize 11. Health 12. A 'new' wardrobe May I also add inexpensive homemade footware ?

Well, not really. But he was a-maze-ing! Mom and I crashed our old ward's enrichment night to listen to a special speaker (drum roll puhleeze) the Grocery Guru . I was enthralled by his energy and commitment to saving us money. His ideas and tips were fabulous. And, everyone at enrichment left with a personal invitation to go shopping with The Guru. Previous to this lesson, I had begun compiling a coupon clipping folder. Now I'm following the Guru's example and upgrading to a binder. How would it be to go on a Disney cruise with the entire family for only $400? (I may be off slightly on that figure, but not by much.) Logan , watch out ! I may make it to Morocco afterall!