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How to Limit Distractions When You Work From Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Working from home doesn’t really help the situation, since the line between work and other things can be blurred very easily. Here are some ideas for limiting distractions when you work from home: Create a Work-Only Space. How do you limit distractions when you work from home?

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

Like many across the globe, my family’s finances are a bit unstable due to the Coronvius Pandemic. My second prayer is that my family gets through this crisis financially. A layoff or a drop of business happened in the past, but a global economic shut down from a deadly virus? More family time! Kids in the kitchen.

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Summer Plans at Family Balance Sheet

Family Balance Sheet

While I''m looking forward to summer with my family, it does present a new set of challenges for us and I''m sure others as well. What will my kids do while I''m working from home or if I need to work at our business office? Family Balance Sheet is also getting a redesign over the summer.

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What Features Are Most Important When Buying (and Selling) a House?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Sure, our kids won’t be going to school there, but we know potential buyers will likely send their kids there and will care about the school district. We live in Tucson, a city that is popular with both families and snow birds (retirees who come to live here for the winter months or half the year). Layout Is Important.

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What’s Next for ME?

Family Balance Sheet

My husband and I agreed early in our marriage that our goal was for me to stay at home with our children. Early on we didn’t know how many kids we were going to have, we just knew we wanted them to have one of us at home with them in their younger years. Does back-to-school mean big changes for your family too?

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Want Increased Productivity? Try Waking Up Early

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I have frequently read how other bloggers got so much more done when they got up early before their kids. My kids wake up at 6 a.m. What usually happens, though, is that after a busy day of homeschooling and playing with three kids, cooking meals, running errands, doing laundry, and cleaning house, I’m tired.

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The Dark Side of Social Media

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

At first it wasn’t a problem; I just checked social media when the kids were napping. Part of the reason why I love Facebook is because I can keep up with family and friends who live far away from me. Then, as they got older and napped less, I found myself checking quickly throughout the day. Social Media Is Useful.

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