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Replace your expensive habits, save your family money

The economy is tanking just as Christmas is coming around the corner and annual tax bills are due. How can you make some fairly painless cuts to your bottom line? Babble.com compiles its list of 15 money-saving tips that could help you make it through the next few months with a little more cash in your pocket.

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Father of child with brain injury reaches out to share information
One father who has watched his child deal with the devastating impact of shaken baby syndrome has decided to post his daughter's medical information online and is encouraging others to follow suit. Patrick Donohue started the web site in the hopes that medical researchers will find it yields valuable clues on how the brain works and heals.

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Today We're Talking: Question about working on weight machines
"I've done weight machines for years, in addition to some form of cardio. In the past six months I've tried to really ramp up my workouts and decided to really challenge myself in the weights area. I've gained a few pounds during that time, which I am attributing to increased muscle weight. Has anyone else ever experienced this? How do you keep your muscles strong and lean and not increase the weight on the machines?"  

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This Week

Bringing Baby Home
Date:  Nov. 17, 2008
Price: $30 per couple
Location: Aurora Women's Pavilion

Kids and Companion Animals
Date:  Nov. 18, 2008
Price: See listing
Location: Wisconsin Humane Society

Magician/Author Joshua Jay
Date: Nov. 19, 2008
Price: Free
Location: Harry W. Schwartz book store-Brookfield

Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival Kick-Off
Date:  Nov. 20, 2008
Price: Free
Location: Pere Marquette Park

Next Week

Junior Naturalist Day Camp
Date: Nov. 24 , 2008
Price: See listing
Location: River Bend Nature Center

Family Fun Nite
Date:  Nov. 25, 2008
Price: Free
Location: Family Life Center

Face-to-Face with Fathers
Date: Nov. 26, 2008
Price: Free
Location: Parents' Place

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Lighting of the Whale
Date:  Nov. 28, 2008
Price: See listing
Location: Milwaukee Public Museum

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