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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

Baffled by the moms who seemingly had plenty of time to exercise, serve up home-cooked meals, volunteer, work and straighten their hair, mother of two under two Nikki Oden wanted answers. β€œI And being a mom with goals and dreams is even harder,” she notes. And being a mom with goals and dreams is even harder.

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How We Frugal-ed in September 2022

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I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to help us get through current higher food and gas prices and achieve our big financial goals. I planted a small garden this year: 2 tomato plants, 1 cucumber, 1 pepper plant that sadly didn’t make it, and 1 butternut squash. My Frugal Shenanigans!

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Going Green - CarbonShack's Premier Textiles

Motherhood Moments

Hemp has been cultivated by humans for at least 10,000 years, clearly recognized as one of Mother Nature's miracle plants,” notes Pallrand. β€œIt While the fabric is imported, the resulting textiles are dyed and printed in the Los Angeles area at local workshops, with water-based dyes and inks, in a low-waste process.

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

After I became a mother, finances became much more complicated. As our family and household income grew, my husband and I made it a goal to put more money aside for emergencies, retirement, college, home improvements, etc. Visiting family in Florida, we enjoy no-cost activities like visiting their beautiful beaches!

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10 Ways to Find Cash for your Summer Vacation

Family Balance Sheet

My husband and I even use the drive time to our destination as time to talk through any goals, issues or other plans. My mother makes and sells raggedy Ann & Andy dolls. If you have a green thumb, offer yard and lawn services: mow lawns, pull weeds, water gardens, plant flowers, power-wash driveways or decks are just a few ideas.

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Book Nook: Become the Fire

Motherhood Moments

The daughter of a Puerto Rican mother and Yugoslavian immigrant father, Schmitz knows what it means to be an β€œoutsider.” That’s how the seed for Become the Fire was planted. She learned to use her β€œdifferentness” to make a difference as she grew up in Puerto Rico, war-torn Lebanon, and suburban Chicago.

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Operation Christmas Child #OCCGiving

Saving With Shellie

As a mother I think one of my most important jobs is to instill a spirit of generosity and kindness in my children. I know he may not completely understand our task, However, I know I am planting a seed – a seed I hope will grow into a lifetime of compassion and generosity. I sure hope you can help them reach this goal.