Being an adolescent in today's world is tough...much tougher I'm afraid than it was when I was a kid.  Unfortunately, our society seems to become more and more kid-unfriendly by the day, and if you also happen to be a child who doesn't have the best home life, you might think the future is indeed bleak.

That's why I'm thankful that my local Boys & Girls Club provides a buoy of positive influence in a sea of adversity for these deserving youths.  Now, your child can experience a week of membership to the BGCA for FREE!  Keep reading to learn more!

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Labor Day is today and that means great weekend savings on everything from clothes to appliances!  But another event in September offers plenty of money-saving potential beyond just the three-day weekend: National Coupon Month!

Created by the Promotion Marketing Association (PMA) to generate awareness about coupon savings, National Coupon Month celebrates the popular method of paying less for desired products. Coca-Cola is credited for the first-ever coupon back in 1887, when a hand-written voucher offered a free glass of the beloved beverage. Fast forward to the 21st century with the first-ever mobile coupon app created by Coupon Sherpa, allowing shoppers to access mobile coupons directly from their smartphones.

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Did you know that more than 85% of our kids aren't drinking the recommended amount of water each day?  If just 2% of the body's normal water volume is lost, dehydration symptoms can begin, which include headaches, tiredness, irritability, dizziness and fainting.

Brita wants to help parents teach their kids healthy habits from the beginning, especially when it comes to proper eating and drinking.  That's why they developed a Brita filtered water bottle designed just for kids.  Keep reading to learn more!

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As the unofficial end of summer, Labor Day is a popular weekend for travel, barbecues and of course, shopping. While deals abound on everything from housewares to garden supplies, clothing is one of the best purchases as retailers slash prices to rid sales floors of summer styles. Select stores even offer discounts on new fall looks, so check out this list of Labor Day coupons from FreeShipping.org and stock your wardrobe for less.

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In this tough economy, I'm doing everything possible to stretch our budget as far as it will go.  That's why I love finding out about new and innovative ways to save money, especially when it involves quality products that my family uses anyway.

The new Scott Shared Values Program offers plenty of unique deals and rewards to its members and best of all, it's completely FREE to join.  Sign up here and immediately score some sweet loot from retailers like Blockbuster, Hertz and more!

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During back-to-school sales, most attention is paid to students. Yet, the most important part of the school-season equation is often overlooked: teachers.

Like students, teachers want to save money on back-to-school supplies. Whether it's materials for their classroom or fresh additions to their wardrobe, educators can take advantage of savings even if sales pitches aren't directed at them. Gift Card Granny has compiled this extensive list of 66 teacher discounts, 10 of which are detailed below.

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