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Caring Causes - Wreaths Across America and Patriot Guard Riders

Motherhood Moments

Founded as a national nonprofit in 2005 to shield families of fallen heroes from those that would disrupt the services of their loved ones, the Patriot Guard Riders has grown to include thousands of members across all 50 states. “The For more information or to sponsor a wreath please visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org.

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Scared to paint? Here’s a pep talk!

The Frugal Girl

I painted some walls at my townhouse back in the early 200s, and then in 2005 at my next house, I did a lot of spackling, sanding, and painting of walls. A few things that make a good first project: do something with simple lines. Ornate pieces with lots of curves and detail make it harder to sand and paint. But no furniture!

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US Presidents and Personal Finance

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Just because you make it to be the most powerful leader in the world doesn’t mean you end up rich. We toured Monticello in 2005 and learned that Thomas Jefferson, one of my favorite presidents died a pauper. Some of our presidents didn’t really have it all together on the personal level. So, what do you think?

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Ethical Investing is Gaining Popularity

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It may seem impossible but it is possible to make money and do good at the same time. The voice of shareholders can change the operating procedures of companies and make them behave in a much more shareholder friendly manner. This is often the best way to make the biggest impact. Selling shares of chronic violators.

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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. When I look at this photo, I see a woman completely oblivious to motherhood’s challenges and joys and how much it would change her, make her laugh and cry, and feel inadequate in one minute and totally accomplished the next.

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Our 2019 Financial Goal

Family Balance Sheet

This should have been done as soon as we became parents back in 2005, but we kept putting it off. Fortunately, we were making good progress with our #2 goal prior and had quite a bit of it saved for this second medical event. Part of me didn’t even want to make a financial goal for 2019. . #1 – DONE!!

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FREE Kindle Book: Coming Back Stronger

Saving With Shellie

This book written by the quarterback of the New Orleans Saints about their 2005 football season following Hurricane Katrina. Make sure to double check that the price is still showing as $0.00 I spotted a new free Kindle Book available today: Coming Back Stronger by Drew Brees. Remember Amazon prices change frequently.

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