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When I Became a Mom | Throwback Thursday Stories

Family Balance Sheet

Our daughter was born at 6 pm on a fall day in 2005. I sat for hours in that big comfy chair that morning staring at every inch of our new baby, in complete awe of her beauty. years later, that sweet baby is an active 2nd grader who loves to swim, ride her bike, and draw.

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Meet a Reader | M from the PNW

The Frugal Girl

We took out an 80/20 adjustable rate, interest-only mortgage in 2005 to buy a house at the very top of our budget. there are lots of outdoor activities to do for free or the cost of a parking permit. Sunset in Idaho A dumb money mistake that ended up working out was buying our house, maybe we call it a risk we would never take now.

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Benefits of the Great Outdoors

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Being outside helps you meditate on the beauty and complexity of nature and lifts you out of yourself and your man made problems, and may even heal physical ailments sooner. On that day federal agencies, non-profit organizations and recreational organizations are teaming up to offer information and activities across the nation.

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