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(ARA) - Allergens lurk inside and outside your home, causing more than 40 million Americans with allergies to cough, sneeze and have itchy eyes all year long, especially in springtime. And, for 25 million Americans with asthma it can be even more problematic. You’d assume cleaning your home would help reduce these allergy triggers, but if you’re not cleaning the right way, you could actually be making the problem worse. If your cleaning routine doesn’t specifically focus on allergen removal, you may be only moving dust around, sending allergens and irritating cleaning chemicals into the air. To maximize your cleaning efforts to reduce allergens, consider these simple tips from the asthma & allergy friendly Certification Program, the healthy home initiative of the nonprofit Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA): • You may think dusting your home will help reduce allergens, but if you use a feather duster that simply lifts the dust off surfaces and into the air, you will actually increase airborne dust particles. Instead, use moist cloths or special dry dusters designed to trap and lock dust from hard and soft surfaces. • Certain cleaning products can also contribute to airborne irritants, especially if they contain harsh chemicals, strong odors or volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Choose products that contain none of these irritants, but also beware of “green” labels, as some of these solutions may be made with natural allergenic ingredients, such as lemon, coconut or tea-tree oils. • Use a vacuum that has a HEPA filter with tight seams and seals to prevent particles from leaking out while you vacuum. Also, choose a style that requires minimal exposure during canister emptying or bag changes. • Rodent dander and cockroach particles are common household asthma triggers. However, some pesticides may do more harm than good for people with asthma and allergies. If you have a pest problem, look for an exterminator with expertise in integrated pest management and experience treating homes of people with asthma.

• Whether you have a cat or dog, pet dander is present in most U.S. homes. Your cleaning routine should include frequently washing linens in your bedroom, where cat or dog dander can settle. Place mite-proof bedding on your mattresses and pillows. Wash your bedding at least once a week in 130-degree hot water to kill mites and their eggs. • Mold, a common allergy trigger, can grow anywhere in your home where moisture is present. Look for cleaning products that help kill and prevent mold from returning. Also, keep household humidity below 50 percent and fix leaky pipes and cracks to reduce standing puddles of moisture where mold can prosper. • Gather stuffed toys, where dust mites, mold and pet dander can accumulate, and wash them in hot water and dry completely before using again. Place stuffed toys that can’t be washed in the freezer for

24 hours, then rinse in cold water to remove dead mites, and dry completely. Do this monthly. • Lots of air passes through window areas, and airborne dust and allergens accumulate on all types of window treatments - which are rarely cleaned. In the family room and throughout the home, replace big, heavy linen

drapes with more sensible window treatments such as wood blinds or flat screens that are easy to wipe and keep clean. Keep in mind that while consumers spend nearly $18 billion annually on asthma and allergy medications, they also spend more than $20 billion on nonmedical consumer products marketed for people with asthma and allergies such as room air cleaners, bedding, vacuums and more, according to AAFA. While demand for such products continues to grow, there is little regulation governing product claims, the Foundation notes. AAFA’s asthma & allergy friendly Certification Program helps consumers evaluate and verify the allergen-reducing effectiveness of a variety of products, from cleaning supplies, air cleaning devices and vacuums to toys, bedding, home improvement products, paints, clothes washers and more. You can learn more at www.AAFA.org/certified.■

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I have often heard that you “don’t judge a book by its cover.” In some cases, I believe

this to be true but I also believe that how you look can have a dramatic effect on how you are perceived by those around you. I am not attempting to take over Ms. King’s domain, but I want to discuss a few things that are relevant today. Whatever style you choose (mainstream, country, goth, f lashy, sedate, or whatever) is unique to you and an expression of your personality. As a society, we should not judge people by how they look and I believe that most of us do our best to see the real person. However, think for a second how folks will perceive you as you move through life, job, family, and friends. Different environments require a different approach. If your normal dress is t-shirts and jeans and you want a job in a professional environment like a bank or office, do you show up in t-shirt and jeans? If your normal appearance is dark makeup and piercings and you want to go to college at a conservative Christian university, do you show up at the dean’s office with your nose ring in? The answer to both of these is “no.” You will likely change your normal appearance to fit in with where you want to be. I don’t advocate compromising your individuality, but I do believe that a common sense approach to how folks perceive you is important to your success in life. Before people know you, their first impression of you is very important. You might not be a thug or slacker, but if you look like one, many people will perceive you this way. As a woman, if you dress in a manner that is provocative in a casual setting, you are viewed differently than if you wear the same attire in a business setting. It is human nature to base our views on someone off of f irst impressions. You are probably thinking “that’s not right” but don’t underestimate the power of perception. Another saying that I hear: “Perception is Reality” ■

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Your muffin tins can do much more than just

cupcakes and muffins! This versatile pan can be used to make entrees, appetizers, breakfasts, sides, breads, desserts, and much more. This is your new go-to kitchen item. I made my first food in a muffin tin when I was eight, following a recipe in my children’s Betty Crocker cookbook for meatloaf muffins. I loved it then and I love it now as an easy and fun

way to cook.One at a TimeMuffin tins are a handy way to cook a variety of dishes easily, but are also a great way to manage portion control. You can’t fool yourself by saying you’ll just have a little more—one “muffin” cup is one portion. Muffin tin cooking is easy to serve too. You can bring the whole tin to the table, or arrange the cups on a plate. You can also use a pretty cupcake “tree” to serve your dishes. Make an entire meal in muffin tins and your family will be amazed by the variety you serve up.Kid FriendlyMuffin tin cooking is a great way to get your kids interested in cooking and eating healthy foods. They love choosing the liners, arranging food in the cups, and seeing the transformation when it comes out of the oven. There’s something about food that is round, small, and perfectly shaped that appeals to kids. They’ve been conditioned to believe that anything served in a cupcake liner is fun and delicious, so they’ll be willing to try many new foods this way.Variety Makes Muffin Tin Cooking FunThere are so many types of muffin tins available now. Not only can you buy cast iron, nonstick, and silicone tins, but they come in so many sizes: regular, jumbo, mini, and even in squares now. Everyone grew up with paper muffin cup liners, but today there are many choices in that realm as well. You can buy colored or patterned paper liners, foil-lined paper liners, and reusable silicone liners. The reusables are my favorite because not only are they nonstick, colorful, and green, but

you can even use them by themselves on a baking sheet without a muffin tin pan. You can even use things like slices of ham, tortillas, and pie crust as your cup liners, for tasty results. Your family and friends will be delighted with your muffin tin dishes! ■Brette Sember is the author of the newly released The Muffin Tin Cookbook, as well as The Parchment Paper Cookbook and The Organized Kitchen. Her web site is BretteSember.com and she blogs at MarthaAndMe.net and NoPotCooking.com.

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Involve the kids?Dear Dave,Is it a good idea to include teenagers in financial talks and budget meetings?- Paul

Dear Paul,I think it’s a great idea, as long as it’s not an extreme situation, such as you’re very wealthy or you’re looking at foreclosure. Teaching them about money with a standard, regular, monthly budget is one thing. But you don’t want to put young people into situations they can’t handle emotionally. Walking through a typical, normal budget will show them how much money is coming in and how much things cost. They’ll see on paper exactly how much the groceries or light bill costs. Then, when it’s right there before their eyes, they’ll begin to realize why mom and dad always tell them not to waste food and to turn off the lights when they leave a room.As long as mom and dad are having a discussion and making decisions—not f ighting—it’s good for kids to hear the give and take where handling money is concerned. Parents who never let their kids handle money, and never teach them proper money management techniques, run a high risk of turning financially irresponsible adults loose on the world!- Dave

Crummy family’s lack of boundariesDear Dave,My grandfather passed away a couple of months ago. I’m 32 and the only relative still living in town, so I helped take care of him and his place so he wouldn’t have to go into an assisted living facility. In his will, he left his entire estate—the house and property plus about $270,000—to me. I’m debt-free except for my house, and now my family is acting weird and telling me I’m making excuses for them being left out of the will. Do you have any advice?- Jason

Dear Jason,Let me ask you something. Did you love your grandfather? It sure sounds to me like you did by taking care of him and his stuff. It sounds like he loved you a lot, too. So my advice is to do what he wanted and accept this generous inheritance. And your family needs to just shut up!When you die, you can leave your belongings to whoever you choose. I mean, it was your grandfather’s stuff, so it was his decision. Period. He could have left it directly to his children, grandchildren, a friend or even his dog if he’d wanted. Let these family members with the problems contest the will. And you can spend the money grandfather

left fighting them. The man left what he left, and there’s no more. It was his money, his house and his property. They’re not entitled to it just because they’re breathing!In the meantime, you need to learn how to be a wise investor and become debt-free, including the house! Start educating yourself on mutual funds and Roth IRAs. And don’t beat yourself up over this, Jason. You haven’t done anything wrong.- Dave

Address the real issueDear Dave,Is it okay to move your credit card balances around to different companies in order to get lower rates?- Dan

Dear Dan,It’s an easy way to lower the interest rate, but it doesn’t pay off debt. The danger of surfing your credit card balances is that it’s easy to think you’ve actually done something to address the problem. The habits that got you into debt in the first place don’t change just because you’ve switched credit card companies. In order to really do something about your debt problem, you’ve got to change the guy in the mirror. You’ve got to start living on less than you make. About 98 percent of this issue is lifestyle habits. And guess what? When you change, interest rates don’t matter nearly as much!- Dave

No sure thingDear Dave,My brother is 30-years old, and he just lost his job. He doesn’t have any debt, but he’s started gambling in order to make money. He’s won a few times, and when he does he’s very generous with the winnings. Still, how can I make him see this is a disaster waiting to happen?- Emily

Dear Emily,You say he’s “started” gambling. Is this new behavior? Is he an addict, or just desperate? That will affect how willing he’s going to be to listen to you. Either way, what he’s doing is really dumb. Sure, you can have a loving, heart-to-heart, sit-down conversation with him and let him know how much you’re worried. This is something you should do very soon. But the question remains, is he mature enough that it will make a difference? The movies and cable networks have glamorized poker and the world of gambling. But there’s one sure way to tell whether the house will win or you will win in the long run. Look at your place, and then look at theirs. You may pick up a few dollars here and there by sheer luck, but they throw down millions just to re-decorate a lobby.

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And where do you think they got that money? From dummies who thought they could beat the system!- Dave

Get current first!Dear Dave,I love your plan, but I have one question before getting started. Should I catch up on any past due bills before saving up $1,000 for Baby Step 1?- Solita

Dear Solita,Absolutely! First, get current or make payment arrangements with anyone who’s willing to work with you. Make sure your necessities come first. I’m talking about food, clothing, shelter, transportation and utilities. After that, get current with any credit cards and other types of debt you may have. Once you have these things taken care of, it’s time to launch your Total Money Makeover! You’ve already mentioned getting $1,000 in the bank for a starter emergency fund. That’s Baby Step 1. After that, begin your debt snowball, which is Baby Step 2, and pay off your debts from smallest largest. In Baby Step 3 you’ll save up and increase your emergency fund from $1,000 to three to six months of expenses. Once you reach this point, you really start looking to the future. In Baby Step 4 you start investing 15 percent of your income into Roth IRAs and other pre-tax retirement plans. College funding for any little ones is next in Baby Step 5, and Baby Step 6 is a biggie—pay off your house early! But Baby Step 7 is the real deal. When you’re able to build wealth and give, you’ve reached the pinnacle of smart money management. Not only are you securing your family’s future for years, but you can help others and your community in a big way!- Dave

Selling a house at auction?Dear Dave,I have a couple of rental houses, and I was thinking about unloading them at auction instead of renting them out again. What are your thoughts on selling homes at auction?- Shannon

Dear Shannon,First, let’s take a look at the two types of real estate auctions, absolute auctions and auctions with reserve. With an absolute auction, whatever the house sells for, that’s it. When the hammer drops, you’ve sold the house. An auction with reserve is where the seller, or his agent, reserves the right to accept or decline any and all bids. A minimum price may or may not be disclosed, and the seller reserves the right to accept or decline any bid

within a specified timeframe. As a general rule, auctions are not going to bring retail price. People who go to them are looking for a deal, so you’ve got to be willing to accept less than what the property’s actually worth. Essentially, what you’re doing is drawing out the vultures and hoping one of them will get excited and pay a price close to retail. Take a good look at your properties, the neighborhoods they’re in, and decide what you’re willing to accept. Then, talk it over with a quality auctioneer in your area. I’ve done pretty well selling properties at auction, and I’ve also found some great deals buying properties at auction. Of course, that meant someone else didn’t do so well!- Dave ■

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Accountability should be considered as more than a term or thought. By definition, accountability is to

be accountable; to meet a set standard of expectation. I believe for every entrepreneur, it should be more of an active process; more like account-giving. True, active account-giving is freedom for the business professional. It is the tool that sets standards, provides directionality for success and builds character in both owner and staff. A favorite quote of Dan Zadra explains my understanding of accountability. “Some favorite expressions of small children: ‘It’s not my fault…They made me do it…I forgot.’ Some favorite expressions of adults, ‘It’s not my job…No one told me…It couldn’t be helped.’ True freedom begins and ends with personal accountability.” Teaching personal accountability is often difficult but worth the effort. Worth it if you want to succeed in your business and deepen the development of your character. But, how do you “teach” others to be accountable and responsible? First and foremost, it will always be by personal example. Do you, as the business owner, show accountability? Do you do the right thing, not the easy thing? Do you live up to responsibilities or look for ways to dodge them or pass them to others? Do you and your business reflect a good reputation in all things or are there two of you –one at work and one at play? Are you more interested in self-gratification or the fulfillment of worthy purpose? Your staff will always reflect you. They will be as honest as you, as committed as you, and positive as you if you develop strong leadership skills. You must make yourself accountable to the atmosphere of your business. If, in the process, you determine that your staff does not reflect the attitudes you desire for your business it may be time for a change. Do a self-check and determine if you are reflecting an accountable attitude. If, after introspection, employees are not reflecting your standards and are refusing correction, do not wait to allow them to go. Insist on it!! Remind your staff that while it is easy to avoid the ‘hard’ opportunities; it is impossible to avoid the effect of omission. The reputation of the business must be one above reproach and accountable to you as the owner, your staff, your customer base and your community. To provide true and lasting service through your business

you must insist on integrity, accountability and honesty. Your business will always reflect you and your character. Be positive that the image is clear and unmistakable and replicated by all members of the organization. As the quote above states, it truly is impossible to do a wrong thing the right way. Be accountable for yourself and your business. Success flows from the top down in leadership. Be your success. ■

Keitha Story-Stephenson, Ph.D. owner of BlueSky Wellness Center, provides private consultation for individuals and corporations in Nutritional Wellness, Weight Management, ADD/ADHD Nutritional Management, and other Alternative Health Care. Services are available by appointment in Decatur at 506 West Walnut. Call 817-239-9525 or visit us at www.BlueSkyWellnessCenter.com for more information. Follow us on our Blog, www.DrKeitha.com or www.MerchantsCircle.com . Also, tune in to Christian Radio, KDKR 91.3fm, on Saturdays at 1:30pm, for “Feeding the Family-Mind, Body and Spirit” or go to KDKR.org for live streaming of our broadcast.

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Dylan McLaughlin at his big sissy Alex’s wedding.He was the ring bearer.

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Rosalie GreggRosalie Gregg was born near Hayden, New Mexico. Ms. Gregg graduated from Paradise High School and from Decatur Baptist College. She married Robert Nolen Gregg, Jr., who had been a Prisoner of War for 3-1/2 year during which time he helped build the railroad that led to the Bridge over the River Kwai in Thailand. Ms. Gregg has been involved with the Wise County Heritage Museum since its inception in 1967. www.wisehistory.com

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onderings BRIDGEPORT COAL MINESBy D. C. Sipes, from the History Workbook

Coal was discovered at Bridgeport in 1860, when Charles D. Cates struck a vein of coal at

a depth of 60 feet while digging a water well. The commercial mining of the coal began several years after its discovery. The Wise County Coal Company was formed on August 21, 1882, by C. D. Cates and the following named associates: J. G. Halsell, J.C. Carpenter, Sam Levy, J. J. Lang, Henry Greathouse, Daniel Waggoner, J. W. Hale and J. M. Holmes. Mr. Cates had purchased the land, 640 acres, fron the original owner, Mr. John M. Kirkman, for $3,700.00. Mr. Kirkman had purchased the section of land from the State of Texas in 1859. This was only five years after the first Wise County settler, Sam Woody, built his little log house near the present community of Aurora. Mr. Cates sold the land to the Coal Company for a neat profit of $10,433.82, or a total of $14,133.82. This was a sizable fortune in those days. At the time the Company was incorporated it’s stock was listed at value of $250,000.00. Although possibly the largest mining operation, the Wise County Coal Company was not the only one. On the West side of Bridgeport was Mine Number 2, which it has been said, was originally owned by Texas Governor Hogg. It was abandoned in 1900, Also, in 1900, a Col. Ashton from the state of Virginia, bought the company that was known as the Bridgeport Coal Company. Mr. H. H. Johns was appointed to operate it. The Johns lived in the large two story house on the Balsora Highway next to the Golden Years nursing home.

Mine Number 3 was surveyed by Mr. Johns and a tunnel was run from Mine Number 2, to Mine Number 3, and tracks were installed over which the coal cars were pulled by mules, hauling the coal out of the mines. Most of the miners were Mexican. They lived in long rows of houses adjacent to the mines, and the Company Stores were housed in the rock buildings that were still standing in 1979, located on the West side of town. When most of the mining ceased in 1929, many of the Mexican people left Bridgeport and returned to Mexico and other places. Some stayed and are still an important segment of Bridgeport’s population. The closing of the mines in 1920 was brought on be the increased use of oil and gas as a source of energy. By the time of their closing, many mine shafts criss-crossed underneath the City and this causes some problems even to this day s the tunnels cave in and walls and foundations crack in homes and other buildings.- The Texas Almanac of 1926 makes the following statement concerning coal mining at Bridge-port: “Bridgeport is one of the chief bituminuous coal mining centers of the state.” With energy the problem it has become in the past few years, Bridgeport may again become a leading coal producing area: ■


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Lyons, CO, February 4th 2012 – As Po Bronson pointed out in Newsweek* recently, the creativity of American children has been in decline for more than two decades. In “The Creativity Crisis,” teachers warn that, “There’s no room in the day for a creativity class.” “Given our current values of standardized curriculums and rote memorization this decline is inevitable,” says Simon Paul Harrison, author of The Truly Alive Child: For Those Who Seek A Grander Vision For Our Children. This new book provides adults with powerful tools and techniques to support children in re-discovering their love for learning, child-like wonder and natural creativity. The Newsweek article points out that by middle-school, children didn’t stop asking questions because they lost interest: it’s the other way around. They lost interest because they stopped asking questions. Harrison concurs: “Creativity is driven by our child-like sense of wonder. It feeds our desire to ask questions. Yet largely through our obsession with nationalized testing the environments our children learn in are dull and uninspiring. We tell children which questions they should ask and how to answer them. It would be like someone giving us a canvas and paint and then controlling our hand to make sure we painted in the pre-prescribed manner.” Harrison says the decline will continue unless we ourselves get creative and think outside the box. The Truly Alive Child provides the tools to move beyond the current wisdom that education is primarily about amassing information. Harrison says, “Creativity doesn’t stem from how much information children have absorbed, but flows from how connected they are to their natural sense of child-like wonder.” Supporting creative learners by embracing child-like wonder is just one of the many tools and techniques described in The Truly Alive Child: For Those Who Seek A Grander Vision For Our

Children by Simon Paul Harrison (Fox Walking Publishing. $16.95). For more information go to: www.simonpaulharrison.com. Simon Paul Harrison was previously the Director of The Children of The Earth Foundation, (founded by

world-renowned Tom Brown Jr.) and is now the founder and President of Wild Earth’s Children. He has taught and spoke all over North America including Central Park, NY, Alaska, and the Cree Nation in Quebec. Fox Walking Publishing is dedicated to literature that supports awareness and growth of human consciousness.*http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2010/07/10/the-creativity-crisis.html ■

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of their families. According to the CDC, two-thirds of doctor’s visits in the United States today are for stress-related illness. We consume 5 billion tranquilizers every year to control stress. Emotional fitness impacts the future for our kids.Improve Emotional FitnessDaniel Goleman reminds us in Emotional Intelligence (2006) “the emotional lessons we learn as children at home and at school shape the emotional circuits, making us more adept—or inept.” Deficiencies in emotional intelligence put us and our kids at risk for depression, a life of violence, eating disorders, and drug abuse. In Building Emotional Intelligence (2008) Linda Lantieri says kids need adults “To be steady anchors who never give up on them. They also need to learn concrete social and emotional skills that are taught both in the home.”She outlines these goals of improving emotional fitness:1. Cultivate inner strength and emotional intelligence.2. Honor the extraordinary experiences of their inner lives as part of their reality.3. Help children understand they can know things intuitively and feel deep compassion even though they are young.7 Ideas to Manage StressLantieri says stress management can be taught by building in daily opportunities for silence and stillness that won’t otherwise happen. She suggests;1. Create a peace corner. Not to be confused with timeout! A calm-down spot to retreat at times of feeling out of control emotionally. It should be spacious enough to lie down with comfy pillows and include a cd player.2. “Keep Calm” activity. When your child is upset and self-control is needed, teach these 4 steps: (1) Tell yourself “Stop and take a look around.” (2) Tell yourself “keep calm.” (3) Take a deep breath through your nose while counting to five, hold it while counting to two, and then breathe out through mouth while counting to five. (4) Repeat steps until calm.3. Silence and stillness away from home. Have a few minutes of quiet at the beginning and end of a car ride instead of listening to the radio. Silent moments help to keep us in touch with our inner lives.4.Address violent or disturbing events. If your child is exposed to something disturbing (on TV or otherwise), pause for a moment and send positive thoughts or healing to those in need.5. Honor nature and provide opportunity to be outdoors. “Looking at a far away horizon or sky can help us gain

needed perspective. “Sometimes all it takes is a new perspective to shift us out of the bad habits.”6. Help check into her body cues. For kids to release stress they first need to be aware they ARE stressed. Is my heart racing? Is my breathing becoming shallow?7. Story time. “There can be lots of unplanned moments where the story can take either of you to a deeper place.” Reading a book out loud also “helps to strengthen a set of neural pathways in the brain that stores this memory for future use.”Nurturing Emotional FitnessWhat does thriving emotional fitness look like? In their book Emotionally Intelligent Parenting (2000), Elias, Tobias, and Friedlander outline goals for parents and children. Be aware of one’s feelings and those of others. Teach children to accurately label their feelings. “Once we are able to recognize our different feelings, we have a much better chance of controlling them.” Show empathy and understand others’ points of view. “Empathy is the capacity to share in another’s feelings” and when you know another’s feelings you develop sensitivity toward them. Empathy involves careful listening and reading nonverbal cues. Regulate and cope positively with emotional and behavioral impulses. Delay of gratification is key so it’s important that you be caught modeling it. Be positive goal- and plan-oriented. Acknowledge the power of optimism and hope “through self-monitoring and feedback, through keeping track of what we have tried, how well it has worked, and what we can do to improve.” Use positive social skills in handling relationships. “Learning to listen to others carefully and accurately, to take turns, to harmonize feelings, to compromise, to create consensus, and to state one’s ideas clearly…help us work better in groups.” Nurturing emotional fitness may be as important to our children as nurturing cognitive development. As Goleman articulates: “When it comes to shaping our decisions and our actions, feeling counts every bit as much—and often more—than thought.” ■

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Prom on a Budget10 Tips for making sure the big night isn’t a big expense.

The prom industry has boomed into a multi-million dollar one. Attending a prom today can set some

families back as much as a small wedding. Between the tickets, photos, formal wear, transportation, flowers, and meals, it’s enough to get any parent’s blood pressure rising. But, don’t despair. Luckily, you have a little time before the big day to help your teen budget, scheme and, most importantly, save. Below are a few simple suggestions to help create a memorable occasion without causing a major dent in your wallet. 1.Budget: The most vital step in organizing your prom expenses is to sit down with your teen and get involved with them in their planning process. Set a realistic budget—and stick to the limit! Nowadays, most families don’t even plan for these additional expenses. By involving your teen, it will make it easier for them to learn about budgeting, planning and to be a bit creative. 2. Prom Tickets:There’s no secret savings strategy here. However, it’s a good idea for your teen and date to talk early about who is going to cover this expense. It used to be that the invitee paid for the prom tickets, but times have changed. Why not suggest that the couple go Dutch and pay for their own ticket? 3.TheDressor theTuxedo: A new formal dress can easily set you back anywhere from $99 - $400! Go ahead, take a deep breath. The best way to save on prom expenses is to borrow a dress from someone you know. Ask your friends, daughter’s friends and relatives. If you come up empty handed, a great idea is to scour all of the local consignment and thrift shops, which typically carry a wide array of formal wear. Twelve years ago I owned a ladies upscale consignment shop and had an entire room filled with top designer dresses that had only been worn once! About 25% of my inventory hadn’t ever been worn. Most formal wear can’t be returned, so consignment and

thrift shops are the perfect place to start the dress hunt. Also, keep in mind that the “vintage look” is in, so your teen might have fun finding something different than an off the rack dress. Tip: When shopping for a dress, don’t forget to bring a pair of heels with you—the last thing you want to add to your expense list is unexpected alterations. Tuxedo rentals can range from about $80 - $150. Start calling ahead now to compare prices. Be sure to ask the shop if the price includes everything that is needed. You will need the tuxedo itself, shirt, vest and/or cummerbund, shoes, tie, belt and possibly cufflinks and a handkerchief (if there is a front pocket). 4.TheShoes: It’s time to dig through the closets.

Someone has to have a pair of black or neutral shoes or sandals that will work. If your daughter is going to wear a long gown, who is even going to see them? If you must purchase a new pair of shoes, try cutting expenses by checking out stores like Target, Payless Shoe Source, T.J. Maxx and Marshalls. Once again, I am a big fan of the consignment and thrift

shops. They are usually loaded with fabulous shoes only worn once for a special occasion.Tip: If your princess insists on purchasing a new dress and shoes, think long term! Look for a dress that can be worn for graduation, an upcoming wedding, special event or college formal. 5.Accessories: If you can’t borrow any and haven’t had luck at the consignment shops, buy sensibly. Can the jewelry or purse be used again for another function? If you decide to invest in a nice necklace, earrings or handbag, be sure to pick out something that will last for years. 6. Hair &Makeup: You can easily drop $ 100 or more getting your lovely gussied up for the prom. Although some gals insist on going to the professionals, this is a great place to cut down on expenses. Enlist a

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friend, relative or another mom to help with nails, makeup and hair on the big day. 7.DiningOut: If dinner won’t be served at the prom, most teens are tempted (or feel pressured) to eat out at the finest restaurant in town. That’s fine for some, but you may want to consider alternatives that will surely cut down on expenses. Have your teen pick out a less predictable place to go where it may be more memorable and fun. What about a favorite pizza or burger joint? Or what about having the gang over for a fancy dinner at home? Great food and friends can make for a great time. 8. Formal PromPhotos: Does your teen really need these? With digital cameras it’s easier than ever to snap away and get creative with photos. If you do need professional photos to capture the moment, you might think about hiring a professional to come to your home or location. Most photographers charge a sitting fee of let’s say $75 for an hour and a half, plus print costs. Why not have the gang over and split the cost? Not only will you get standard photos of the couple, but the kids will have fun posing together. It’s also a great time to get some family photos in the same session! 9.Transportation: Limousines are a great form of transportation if it fits within the budget. There usually is a 5-6 hour minimum, and tipping is usually required or may be included in the price. So, don’t be surprised if the bill is somewhere in the $500 - $1000 range. Make sure to start calling services now, because most companies begin taking reservations as soon as the prom dates are posted.

Find out the maximum number allowed to squeeze into the limo and divide that up amongst other prom goers. If a limousine is not even an option, consider letting the kids borrow your car or offer to act as the chauffeur for the night. 10.Flowers: Corsages and boutonnieres have long been a tradition for prom-goers. It is recommended to

order flowers one week before the big night. Wr ist let s t ypical ly go for about $30 and boutonnieres about $12.50. To keep costs down, you may think about making your own. Check out the wedding aisle in your local craft store for accessories and purchase fresh f lower the day before. T h e p r o m season can add a lot of unwanted stress to a

teen’s life. The pressure of what to wear, who’s going with whom and who’s eating where is enough to worry about without adding in how much it is going to cost and who is going to pay for it. By involving your teen in the process, careful planning, budgeting and a little creativity, you can help them make the most of their big night! ■

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