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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

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If you can’t afford it, do something else. Instead of taking the family to a movie, have a home movie night with friends and family. Instead of taking the family to a professional sports game, attend a little league game near your home and cheer on the neighbor’s child.

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6 Upcycling Projects Kids Can Help With

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Right now, making do with what we have seems more important than ever. Even if you and your kids have a passion for crafting, you might not feel comfortable racking up a steep bill at craft stores like you used to. Upcycling projects can be just as fun as other crafts, and they use things you may otherwise throw away.

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Build a Legacy for Your Child: Be Remembered for Your Positive Influence

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What gifts do you want to leave them that will enrich their lives and influence their actions? The answers to these questions will help you build a legacy for your child so they may remember you for the positive influence you had on their lives. Be present with your family. Surely, this would be the wish of every parent.

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Embrace the Negative!

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” p 88 Mark Haynes Daniell in Strategy for the Wealthy Family – Seven Principles to Assure Riches to Riches Across Generations. Was it the times you were flush with money or the times you were dirt poor and had to make do? When you were a college student, you may have learned a painful lesson about credit.

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