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I've BTDT, our D is a happy college junior.... Many schools will accept December ACT test scores. So if that's a better test for your student, get registered to take the test and then send the scores. It's not too late. Many merit scholarships have a score/GPA cutoff. And most will take...

I've used the counter top roaster for turkey for years, it works great. Turkey is really moist, we love it. For the potatoes, I do make ahead potatoes. I bake them, cool in frig, then shred and mix with sour cream, cheddar cheese, green onions and butter. You could do something similar--make...

Walmart has a four quart crock pot on sale for $15.62. You can order online and pick up in the store...in case you need to pick one up: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Walmart/14922959?wmlspartner=RjWYtCqO0*M&sourceid=19896357991200708752&oid=223073.1&u1=&affillinktype=10&veh=aff

I do eggplant parm in the crockpot (just layer it up like usual, I use the frozen breaded eggplant cutlets from Trader Joe's), It cooks in about 4 to 6 hours. The Bear Creek soup mixes are pretty good, lots of flavors and easy to fix on the stove top...maybe with different sandwiches. I do a...

Fosters and Grant eye glass cleaner wipes. DH loves them. Gum, hand sanitizer, steel cut oatmeal (comes in a can at Trader Joe's).

Kohls has been having some good clearance sales on baby items, so I picked up outfits for the two new baby boys that will be joining the family in the next 6 weeks or so. I had scored big on the Kohls clearance toys, so I'm nearly done with the kids in the extended family.

Some schools are FASFA only, others require the CSS Profile as well (mostly private schools). Get the FASFA done as soon as possible, then do the Profile if needed. We use the book "Paying for College without Going Broke", annual editions from Princeton Review--it has great directions for the...

Love Sprouts. Great quality, good prices. My DH loves their ground meat. In the meat counter they have an awesome pollo asada -- I stock up my freezer when it's on sale. Great on the grill or in the oven. I buy most of my chicken and pork items at Sprouts. (Not the sausage, things like pork...

You can find all the information you need, and then some, on cruise critic.com We've done 4 cruises, love them. On excursions--mostly we do on our own. The exception is far from the port. If you have to go far from the port, I'm more comfortable if we book through the cruise line--it's their...

Our D is a double major at a large, private university. She meets with her advisor, then registers. So far, she's been able to register for the classes she needs/wants. It's all online, and she can check in and try to switch if needed. Most of her classes are small (19 to 28), a couple of...

Homeowner's Insurance may have higher deductibles, for us the cost of the policy is much less than the deductible. And better coverage in many areas (cellphone, laptop, bike). YMMV

Don't forget to buy "dorm room" insurance. It covers the contents of their room, and things like their laptops/phones/cameras/bikes (check the policy for bike coverage, some cover them, some don't). NSSI is one of the big companies, we've used them for our D. They have very low deductibles...

You can check with the publisher and see if they sell the codes separately from the books (they usually do, finding it on the website can be a pain). Custom books have to be purchased from the bookstore (usually), but check on facebook for a book exchange.

For textbook codes, they can be available directly from the publisher. Just go to the publisher's website, choose the text (use the ISBN) and search. The ancillary materials should come up, and many publishers will sell direct. Be sure and buy the exact ISBN and not "international" editions...

If you have a local Container Store, they may do a Dorm Night event...everything you purchase that night is a certain percent off. They do have some nice things, but they can be pricey. Be sure you know what your student's dorm allows, provides, and forbids before you go shopping! BBB will...

Our D will be a Junior in college in the Fall, we have done the CSS/Profile and IDOCs for several years. The documents required can vary, depending on your personal financial situation, you will definitely need your tax return. The book "Paying for College without Going Broke" has great...

Each college calculates academic (core) GPA differently. The Univ of California system only looks at sophomore and junior year grades, and only "weights" 8 semesters. They do, however, also look at strength of schedule. College Navigator has some great information...

You might need legal documents for schooling as well. I'd at least consider having her attend school...be it public, private or just classes for home schooled high school students. She needs to met some people her own age. You might also consider the teen version of Al-Anon.... Wishing you...

I have a Nook HD, with the goggle apps it's also a Kindle. I use multiple library accounts with it, and have had no problems. Some librarians are not up to speed on the technology. I use multiple websites for free books, some Kindle, some Nook. I have had no problems in over a year...

Duke TIP has some great enrichment programs, some are home based and very reasonable. You might want to check out Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth as well, they have regional programs that are inexpensive (some are free). If your student qualifies, they are happy to answer questions...