This story was recently sent to us by customer Pete H. of Marshall, MO -

My 9-year-old son wanted his own laptop. We told him he could continue using our computer. He wanted his own. My wife and I told him if he wanted his own then he needed to save the money and buy one himself. We don't believe in buying our children everything. We feel it's best for them to "earn" the extra things in life. Well, that 9-year-old saved his money for 18 months. I don't think he spent $5 over that amount of time. He saved everything he got for gifts, extra jobs, etc...

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Earth Day is right around the corner, and many Missourians are looking for ways to lessen their negative impact on the environment. While everyone knows how important it is to reduce, reuse and recycle, many are afraid of what it may cost them to "go green."

Consumers and businesses can actually save by going green--and without spending a dime. "Green" practices are often free-of-cost and have high and promising returns on investment.