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My Story on How to Successfully Take Courses While Working Full Time

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

One of the things many of you may or may not know about me is that my entire university education has been acquired while working full time. When I was allotted TV time, I didn’t use it to watch the standard children’s shows. Make sure you can fit both full time work and study into your life.

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4 Things Your Child Can Do Instead of Going Immediately to College

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Consider some of these activities: 1. Is your child considering a career field that may require quite a bit of education such as a college professor or a veterinarian? If so, rather than jumping right into college, your child might benefit by taking the time to volunteer or work in the field first to make sure it is right for her.

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Graduates – Use Summer to Learn How to Avoid College Fail Points

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

They offer: Career education. Current job postings for full-time and part-time opportunities. Teach your college-aged children to make the most educated financial decision possible.” Try out different roles, activities, points of view, ways of dressing or wearing your hair. Resumé critiques.

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18 Black-Owned Online Businesses You’ll Love Supporting

Couponing 101

Maintaining a steady stream of books and activities to keep your kids engaged can seem like a full-time job, but The Storytime Box does the work for you. This subscription box is available for four age groups and includes books, crafts, activities, and more. Kids Goods. The Storytime Box.

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Take Control of Your Retirement Planning in 2016

Family Balance Sheet

Even now that our daughters are in school full-time and I’m working outside the home, I still consider myself the FOM and it’s a job I take seriously, and you should too. I designated myself our Family Office Manager after the birth of our first child. Get Your Financial House in Order.

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A clean-the-inbox Q&A

The Frugal Girl

Also, right now they are offering three months free when you buy a three month plan , so it’s a pretty sweet time to switch. Have you read and would recommend any books similar to Unorthodox or Educated? In short, I definitely have less time to do Christmas activities as compared to years ago.

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Meet a Reader | M from the PNW

The Frugal Girl

I’m thankful we had to learn how to cut back—how ridiculous was it to have dual full-time incomes/no kids and not save a cent?! there are lots of outdoor activities to do for free or the cost of a parking permit. Did you ever receive any financial education in school or from your parents? I like canning excess fruit.