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Save Money by Renting Textbooks

Stack of books

 

Looking back to the days when I was a college students one of the greatest expenses I incurred  was in purchasing textbooks for the different modules which I had to take.

Textbooks didn’t come cheap back then . Each book was easily $50-$100 depending on the subject that I had to take  and lasted only the most one or two semesters. The worst thing is that only certain editions were allowed as subscribed text and I couldn’t even get a 2nd hand copy from a thrift store. I also was stuck with the textbook and couldn’t sell it off as the editions change so quickly.

Nowadays there are   textbook rental services  which can help solve your problem of purchasing expensive textbooks which you need for your studies.  You would not need to worry about not having up to date textbooks and storage of books once the term is over.

You can just order the textbook you need online and it would be shipped off to you in 7-14 days. When you are done with the textbook you can just mail it back .It is certainly a  convenient and easy way to cut cost for a college student.

Renting would save you the upfront cost of purchasing the college textbooks and you could spend more cash on other essentials which you may need. You don’t have to waste time searching for the relevant textbooks which you need and hop from one bookshop to another to find the books that you need.

Don’t you think it is a great deal for students?

 

 

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10 Reasons Why you would want to be My Kid

The 3 kids

Being a kid does have lots of perks. They have lots of chances and privileges nowadays as compared to the time when we were a kid. Even though when they grow up they will face more challenges than we currently are facing I’m glad that they are living up being a child.

Here are 10 reasons why you would want to be my kid.

  1. You get lots of love, affection and care from everyone in the family who will dote on you.
    You will always be the prince and princess of the family and extend family.

  2. Presents and treats are aplenty and you don’t even need to wait till your next birthday.
    One needs to just casually mention that you like a certain thing (Ie: Angry Bird) and the grandparents/grand aunties will bring the related clothings , stationary   and toys back from their overseas trips or shopping trips for you.

  3. Traveling overseas happens  yearly and you get to visit many fun and scenic places.
    Last year alone the kids went to Penang, Malaysia, Bali, Indonesia and Hong Kong. This year there are plans to bring the kids to Port Dickson, Malaysia, Korea or Japan and maybe Hong Kong again to visit the family.
  4. You don’t have to be a genius but will get all your help to become the best you can be.
    There are two elementary school teachers and two ex- elementary school principals within the immediate family who are more then willing to coach you in English, Mandarin, Maths, Science, Arts & Crafts, Music and Sports.
  5. You get to go on play dates and holidays are always packed with activities
    Mummy is always there to make sure that you get a balance between study and play even during the holidays.
  6. You can ask to play the same CD a zillion times on the radio and won’t get chided for it.
     Music is highly regarded in our family and enjoying yourself by listening to your favourite CD will never get denied.
  7. You can have the weirdest ideas on how to celebrate your birthday and it may become a reality.
    Mommy  dearest will try her best to let you have a very memorable birthday. Personalized 3D cake, party favors, balloon sculptures etc .
  8. You are allowed to create messes. However you will have to clean up after yourself.
    I believe in letting the child experiment and learn from it. However they do need to be given the tools to be independent and clear up their own messes.
  9. You are allowed to make mistakes and will not be judged for them.
    Making mistakes and having errors are part and parcel of learning and growing up and the best time to make them is when you are a kid.
  10. You are allowed to play WII/ games daily.
    That is provided you have finished all homework and chores for the day.

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