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By Money Crasher's David Bakke for GalTime.com

Summer jobs for kids! teaching your kids dollars & sense with age-appropriate jobs

Kids who work paid jobs often acquire better money management skills than their non-working peers. They also develop a sense of responsibility and accountability.

Although you might think your child's work options are limited, there are actually a variety of jobs available. There are even a number of small business ideas for teenagers and kids. Help cultivate your child's entrepreneurial spirit by considering these job opportunities.

7 Jobs Kids Can Do

1. Household Chores: It's likely that there are plenty of things to do around the house that you could use help with. Cleaning floors and windows, dusting, and sweeping are all easy tasks that require a little elbow grease and are therefore perfect for kids who want to make money. Just leave the tasks that require decision-making to yourself.

Related: Show Me the Money: Should Kids Always Return the Change?

shrink wrapBy Relationship Expert Jane Greer, PhD, GalTime.com

Mary Kennedy

dealing with the loss and depression: what happened to mary kennedy?

Loss comes in many different forms - for most people, while it is challenging, it is bearable.

For others, as we saw recently with the suicide of Mary Kennedy, the estranged wife of Robert Kennedy, Jr., loss can be devastating to the point at which one might believe that relief can be found only in death.

It has been widely reported that Mary suffered from depression. With the break-up of her marriage, she lost so much: the family life she knew, the role and identity of being a wife and, in this case, the status of being part of the Kennedy family.

Perhaps to her, these were defeats that she apparently could not cope with. But what about the family she left behind? How will her four children, ages 11 to 17, deal with this great loss of their own?

Related: 3 Ways to Support a Grieving Partner

Painful Questions After

By Beauty Expert Kerri Winick, GalTime.com

Add these brushes to your makeup collection! Makeup brushes are essential to any beauty maven's bag, but finding quality, inexpensive brushes isn't always easy.

Either the bristles shed everywhere (Yes, I'm the girl who has gone out in public with brush hairs stuck to her face.), or they warp like crazy, or they just plain don't work. It's maddening, I tell you!

That is not to say that good brushes don't exist on the cheap. They do. It just takes a bit of work to find them. That's why I'm happy to introduce you to the latest and greatest by ELLE Cosmetics.

If you haven't heard, ELLE Cosmetics is a fashion inspired cosmetics collection that recently launched exclusively at Kohl's. The line is packed with everything from shadows and glosses to makeup bags and nail polishes. The hues on store shelves are to die for, but the brushes are what had me at hello.

Related: Popular Beauty Myths, Debunked!

The Powder Brush is big, dense, and fluffy, perfect for applying my

By Kristin Harmel, Novelist & Travel Gal for GalTime.com
Queen Elizabeth IIWe've already talked about the fact that this summer will be the summer to visit England, because London is hosting the 2012 Olympic games. But now there's another reason to cross the pond, and this one's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity - literally.

2012 is the 60 th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II ascending the British throne, so starting this weekend, England will be alive with events and celebrations related to the queen's Diamond Jubilee (www.visitengland.com/jubilee), the official celebration of the landmark anniversary. Only one other monarch in British history - QueenVictoria - has celebrated a Diamond Jubilee, and the odds are that none of us will see one again.

That's just one reason why there's no better time to head over to England PRONTO since events are starting this weekend! History will be made and the eyes of the world will be watching. The Queen's Silver Jubilee (celebrating 25 years) and Golden

By Shira Scott for GalTime.com

Lose weight before July 4th!The season I fear most is just weeks away! Prime bathing suit season. It's early June and my anxiety level is starting to spike. I need to lose these love handles, the ones I hide so well under my sweaters.

Not being one for crash dieting, I know it will take until July 4th (or beyond) to feel comfortable in my own skin, but I'm ready to put my health (and my beach body) first with these tips from some of my expert friends who are nutritionists and certified personal trainers.

Here are 5 habits I'm putting to practice stat!

1. Set small, realistic goals.

I want to lose 10 pounds, but not in week one! I'll shoot for 1-2 pounds every weigh-in. My real goal is to teach myself to make healthier food choices and eat normal amounts of my barbecue favorites.

2. Find a diet buddy (or a support system that works for you).

Diet buddies keep you motivated. You can always count on your partner, a friend of relative to give you the evil eye

By GalTime Entertainment Diva Andrea Krivelow
Meet the judges on the XFactor!

Demi Lovato reveals her X Factor boss Simon Cowell has offered to help find her a boyfriend.

RELATED: Audio - Demi Lovato and Britney Spears At X Factor Auditions

The 19-year-old singer admits she's happy being single, but adds:

''I don't know what that's all about because I'm well off on my own, thank you. But I guess it's the one nice thing he is doing for me, so I'll take it.''

Still, Demi would like to be married with children by the time she's 30 years old:

''I want to be married with kids in 10 years. Just to a guy who makes me laugh. Obviously, I have to be attracted to him, but a sense of humor really does it for me. I don't have many deal breakers. I've done so much in my life, it doesn't feel right to judge other people. Oh, I know one quality I won't tolerate. I would never be with a guy who is controlling.''

Sidenote: We can't wait to see how Demi interacts with her co-panelists

The Film Fatales for GalTime.com
romantic movies

Admit it, you're just as sappy as we are. (Maybe even more so, considering we're two pretty tough broads.)

For those moments when you want to have a good cry or feel all mushy inside, consider our must-see romantic movie picks.

Have a box of tissues handy and some surefire way to retrieve your dignity.

THE FILM FATALES Top Romantic Movies

Nicole's Picks:

An Affair to Remember: Sure, a lot of it is cornball 1950s romance, but I defy you not to weep madly when Cary Grant discovers exactly why Deborah Kerr didn't make it to the top of the Empire State Building that fateful night. And if you don't, well-you're obviously heartless.

Out of Africa: Streep and Redford. COME ON! With those two, you just know it's gonna be great. And how it was, is, and always will be. I will never get over the scene with the lions. Ever. It's just not gonna happen. I'm typing this and starting to well up. Must.move.on.

By Nici Perreault, GalTime.com

Graduation on a Budget common sense tips for saving money this graduation season

It's that time of year again! No, thankfully it's NOT the holiday season, but something else just as worthy of celebration… graduation season!

Most likely you know someone marking this important milestone in their life-- whether it's a child, sibling, friend, or even yourself.

With graduation season comes graduation parties and just like the holiday season-these get togethers can threaten to put a dent in your bank account. Whether you are hosting a party or have to bring a gift to someone else's, you can avoid the stress that this season can potentially bring and soak up the fun (and sun!) while celebrating with those most important to you.

Throwing a graduation party doesn't have to be expensive. These money experts have identified party planning tips to stay within your budget.

Related: How to Throw a Party for 12 on Just $80!

Frugal Graduation Party Planning