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Book Nook: But Definitely Wear Mascara: Hacks to Help you Love Your Mom Life (and Yourself) a Little More

Motherhood Moments

I completely lost myself in being ‘Mommy’ and ‘Wife,’” Oden writes in the introduction to her new book, But Definitely Wear Mascara: Hacks to Help You Love Your Mom Life (and Yourself) a Little More. The title, But Definitely Wear Mascara , is a metaphor. Being a mom is hard.

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Expect More from Your Daughters

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

” Gee, I wonder why women publish fewer papers, with so many daily drains on their time. ” Of those, the biggest factor in pay was the kinds of jobs and industries women continue to choose. Addressing the gender pay gap at home. You do want your daughter (as well as your son) to enjoy a satisfying and lucrative career, right?

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Meet a Reader | Beth from VA

The Frugal Girl

I currently work part-time from home, mostly behind a computer. Did you ever receive any financial education in school or from your parents? I didn’t get any financial education from my parents, just a vague but significant anxiety around money. Here’s Beth: 1. Tell us a little about yourself. I’m 52.

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Meet a Reader | Mbmom11, in the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

I’ve been teaching part time for over 25 years. I like to bake and read, and I spend time chauffeuring kids to activities and games. I volunteer at my kids’ school at lunch time and other events. My parents were good at guiding careful spending habits without it being a burden. Here’s MB: 1.