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Christmas Savings Club | August September 2019

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Welcome to the 2019 Christmas Savings Club. On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2019, I will hold a virtual meeting on the blog to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. The club is open to anyone who wants monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas.

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Enriching Education: How Families Can Make Summer a Season For Building Children’s Language, Literacy, and Learning Skills

Motherhood Moments

According to the latest version of The Nation’s Report Card , produced by the National Assessment of Educational Progress, the average reading and math scores of 13-year-olds nationwide in 2022–23 declined by 4 and 9 points, respectively, as compared to 2019‒20 scores.

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Our 2023 Financial Goals

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The last time we wrote numbers-driven financial goals was 2019. <<— Once we paid off our non-mortgage debts in 2019, we started saving some of the debt snowball money for college savings. My husband and I discussed some ideas over our holiday break. It was a momentous occasion that was many years in the making.

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Our Family Finances Update: January 2021

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On one side, it could go down as a very resourceful month. The backstory: In November 2019, my van was in need of new tires and I was debating on whether to get the new tires or start looking for a replacement vehicle. January 2021 was a month of extremes in my family’s finances. Found Money in January: $1681. year-old van.

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Music Minute - Stephanie Leavell: Made to Bloom

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ABOUT STEPHANIE LEAVELL: Born and raised in Boise, Idaho, Stephanie Leavell is an award-winning singer/songwriter, instrumentalist, music therapist, and the creator of Music for Kiddos , an online education company that provides high-quality music resources and continuing music education for music therapists, music educators, and parents.

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What to Do If You Experience Sexual Assault in an Uber Ride: A Detailed Guide

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The 2019-2020 US Safety Report revealed these alarming figures. Besides, sharing your experience with trusted individuals provides emotional relief and directs you to valuable resources for ongoing support. Over the same period, 3,824 reports of sexual assault and misconduct were received by the company, as highlighted in the report.

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Fun Freetime: Story Pirates Podcast Season Finale

Motherhood Moments

On Broadway, she composed music and lyrics for Waitress , and stepped into the lead role in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. Their nonprofit arm, Story Pirates Changemakers, brings life-changing arts and literacy tools to under-resourced schools, children and communities.

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