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Fun Freetime: TurfMutt Foundation Predicts “Backyarding” Advances to a Master Level

Motherhood Moments

They will also observe backyard wildlife as a hobby and families may incorporate bird or bat nesting boxes into outdoor learning for children and grown-ups alike. Fencing, sandpiles for digging, dog houses, and even agility courses for pets to enjoy will become more common. Railings on steps and walkways provide support.

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Deciding What You Should Major in In College

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I picked my major (psychology) because it happened to be my favorite course in high school. Never mind that I’d only taken Psychology 101, a beginners course, and that was my exposure in it’s entirety to anything psychology related. I remember in my first year of college, I was lost. Look at Your Interests.

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Time For A Career Change?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Sometimes, the driving force may just be the persistent feeling that you are not happy in your current role and that you would benefit from a change in career. Turning a hobby or interest into a job is not always a pipe dream. Turning a hobby or interest into a job is not always a pipe dream. Researching The Role.

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Enrollment for Elite Blog Academy is Now Open + a $75 off Launch Day Promo

Family Balance Sheet

Last fall I decided to invest in my blog business and enroll in the first-ever Elite Blog Academy course. My enrollment in her course has been a very positive experience. In other words, I started treating my blog like a brand and my business, rather than a very time consuming hobby. This course is an investment in your blog.

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A Satisfying Life Is All About Balance

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Your list of priorities needs to include every part of your current life; things you don’t like will have a low priority and may give you some insight as to why you are feeling dissatisfied with your life. It may not be possible to make any huge changes immediately, but you can find ways to make some small changes to how you spend your time.

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How to Save on Sports Equipment for Kids

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Things may have changed since you participated in the activity as a kid and you don’t want to be wasting money on the wrong gear. They had a rule that, if they started a new hobby, activity or sport, their kids had to see it through and stay with it for the full season or course or school year, depending on what it was.

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Should You Learn To Sew?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

As a hobby. Home decorating is another area where it may be possible to sew your own cheaper than buying. Of course you will also have ongoing costs such as thread, patterns and material as well. Perhaps something that gave you a marketable skill instead of a hobby skill? Why learn to sew? To decorate.

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