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Alternatives to College

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Does the cost of a four year college or university degree scare you? We all have been taught that a college degree is the path to the good life, but is it still – when students are emerging with heavy debt and little chance of a lucrative job? It seems I started a trend! Are you afraid to go, and yet afraid not to go?

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

I’m 47, married, and living amongst the cornfields in a college town in the Midwest U.S. It became very important to us to create a financial cushion and get beyond living paycheck to paycheck. The easiest part of being frugal for me is being completely uninterested in trends. We share our home with a 70lb rescued mutt.

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Enriching Education: Study Reveals Crisis of Confidence in American Education

Motherhood Moments

Educators, parents, and policymakers would do well to understand these trends, all of which point to a desire on the part of the public to fundamentally rethink American education in favor of personalized curricula, practical skills, and subject mastery and away from standardized testing, college prep, and a one-size fits all model.

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Healthy Habits: The Push for Plant-Based Food in Hospitals

Motherhood Moments

Beyond Investing LLC, advisor to the US Vegan Climate ETF (VEGN), is hoping these proposals will be included in the proxy statements that these companies will circulate to shareholders in anticipation of their 2023 annual meetings. According to The American College of Cardiology, hospitalization can be a “teachable moment.” “By

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Your Diploma Guarantees You Nothing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Are you taking college classes currently? If you are a young college student and are excited about the opportunities that await you after you receive your college diploma, you may want to read this post very carefully. College is a great thing, but it isn’t what it used to be. This post was written by Derek.

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4 Simple Strategies to Save on Children’s Clothes

Couponing 101

But you don’t have to empty your kids’ college funds to keep them decked out in the latest fashions. Buy Used Clothing. You can find used children’s clothing at thrift stores, garage sales, or online via Facebook Marketplace or eBay. Children grow like weeds. Buy Out of Season. Aim for Neutral Items.

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Money Makers - 96% of People Say Remote or Hybrid Work Is Best For Their Mental Health: FlexJobs Reports

Motherhood Moments

FlexJobs used a multiple choice and multi-select question format via SurveyMonkey’s online platform. About FlexJobs FlexJobs is the leading career service specializing in remote, hybrid, and flexible jobs, with over 135 million people having used its resources since 2007. The survey ran from May 3, 2023, to May 21, 2023.

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