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Save Money on Road Trips with Teens
Vacationing costs always seems to go up when you add in all of the things teens ask for during a road trip. Here are a few tips I've used to keep this 'nickle and dime' cost down: - Pack breakfast, lunch or snacks instead of stopping at expensive roadside restaurants or service areas. Still be sure to take a break, but enjoy food that isn't jacked up in price when you do.
- Check your oil and air pressure in your tires. This is especially important if your teen is the one who has been driving the car. Keeping these two items at optimum levels will save you on gas.
- Pack a cooler with water bottles and add single size flavors. You can find many different single size flavor packets at the grocery store, along with a case of bottled water for 60% cheaper than the flavor water they sell at gas and go stores.
More: Issue Your Teen a Budget Challenge | All Money Saving Tips for Families Related Teens and Travel Articles: Follow the About.com Parenting & Family's Thrifty Thursday
| Is the Phoebe Prince bullying case a turning point?
As a parent of teens, I am watching the Phoebe Prince bullying case very closely. But as closely, I'm watching the cycle of interest too. It is very sad when things like this happen, not only for the parents of the victim, but also for our communities which struggle to understand the happenings and reasons, get caught up in the media frenzy and then fail to find the answer for bullying in our own backyard.
| Teens and Money Quiz: Is Your Teen Money Smart?
Teens today are in control of more money than ever. Therefore, it is important for parents to teach their teens how to use their money wisely and to be smart about where their money goes. I see this as a wonderful opportunity to help our teens learn the importance of financial planning long before they are out on their own where a mistake could lead them into money troubles or bankruptcy. Start by taking our teens and money quiz, then continue with our teens and money resources.
| Spring Activities for Teens - Week Five
These spring activities for teens can be done individually, with friends or with the whole family. Each week has four different types of teen activities for spring: Make This (Recipe), Craft This, Learn How and Get Out and Go! Each activity idea is fun for your teen.
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