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May 2008
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2008 Birthday Kids
 Isabella Perusse dancing at her friend's 2nd birthday party. 
Quinn Perusse at his first birthday party.  Rocky Grimes celebrates at Extra Innings
 Scarlett Perusse at her first birthday. 
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| Editor's Note |
Take the Money and Run
If money makes the world go ‘round, why does there never seem to be enough of it? This issue concentrates on a topic that worries almost everyone—but one that almost nobody talks about. Money concerns put stress on everything—a birthday party, a vacation, a marriage itself. With the economy growing more unsteady by the day, parents have to make some tough choices. Can we afford the gas to drive to see grandma? Save for retirement, or save for college? If your mortgage is set to readjust, can you afford to save for anything?
To get your child off on the right foot, don't miss Ann Muder's piece on raising kids to have good financial sensibilities. While saving comes naturally to some (my sister never met a penny she couldn't pinch; I never met a pair of shoes I couldn't find some way of affording. Or “affording,” since I have eaten my share of ramen in my time. While wearing awesome shoes.), Muder's article guides parents on strategies they can use as early as preschool.
In an era where five-digit yearly tuitions aren't uncommon, Kathy Sena's article on 529 plans is a good primer on how you can start saving for college, whether your child is 6 or 16. We also have an article on protecting your personal documents, an essential when identity theft is rampant. If you're expecting a tax return (or that promised economic stimulus check), Gina Roberts-Grey has some advice on where to stash the extra cash. And, in the Chesapeake Famil...
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| Thank you for attending! | Summer Camp Fair
2008 Chesapeake Family Summer Camp & Activities Fair was a HIT!
Thank you to all who attended Chesapeake Family's Summer Camp & Activities Fair held on Saturday, February 23, 2008 from 10...
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