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Ask LV: Mom Wardrobe

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

“I’m a busy mom of two travel hockey boys (ages 9 and 7). I also work part time as a lunch/recess mom at a local elementary school. I would love to get some style tips on clothes that are both cute but still functional for my crazy life. Lilliana’s Style Tips: – Layering is key.

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

Some people don’t have time or don’t like to bake but would love to buy home-baked cookies and treats. My sister-in-law buys dozens every Christmas from a mom who bakes for cash. And a friend of mine sells her homemade Christmas candy this time of year. My mom makes and sells Raggedy Ann & Andy dolls.

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

Now I’m living on the small acreage that I was raised on (which is now smack dab in the middle of town & 2 miles from work) with my mom & my two kids, 15 & 8. We teamwork together to homeschool-I was homeschooled until nursing school, and I am privileged to be teaching my kids & have my mom assist on the days I work.

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

Some people don’t have time or don’t like to bake but would love to buy home-baked cookies and treats. My sister-in-law buys dozens every Christmas from a mom who bakes for cash. My mom makes and sells Raggedy Ann & Andy dolls. Part-Time Job. Tips, baby! Do you love to sew/knit/crochet?

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Our mom stayed home to raise us kids; she went to work part-time in the local school system after both my brother and I were in school. My dad was a blue-collar worker – a machine operator on the railroad who sometimes got laid off for periods of time in the winter. What frugal tips have you tried and abandoned?

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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

He wants to retire early so he can do more woodworking, electronic fixing, and maybe work at a winery or brewery part-time. My dad taught my mom how to drive manual, my uncle taught my aunt, my fiancé even taught his ex how to drive manual. What frugal tips have you tried and abandoned? I haven’t decided yet.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We wanted a one story house because my mom will be visiting and has trouble with her knees. We wanted a four bedroom house because both my husband and I work from home part-time. Money Tips' Number of Bedrooms and Bedroom Size Matters. How to Buy a Home Which Type of Home Should You Buy?

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