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Expect More from Your Daughters

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

the American Association of University Women asked in article The Simple Truth about the Gender Pay Gap. After all, women make up more than half the population. We hold more 4 year degrees than men and make up about half of the workforce. Would it be different than if your son came to you with the same goal?

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20 Awesome DIY Halloween Costume Ideas

Coupons Do Work

I tell them each year, take what you have and make something. My daughter did ballet, and I would say, take the costume and make something fun out of it. Same for my son who only loves Dinosaurs and states. Want more frugal tips/ articles/ DIY stuff? Make Your Own Superhero Costume. Snail Costume.

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Best Ways To Make Money As A Kid

Saving Everyday

In this post, we’re sharing the best ways to make money as a kid. I visited a friend last week, and she told me that her son was looking for ways to make money but couldn’t find what he was looking for online. Wash Cars People are fanatics about their vehicles and can never keep them clean enough, my son included.

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How Little Could You Spend on Your Child in a Year?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I had three baby showers when I was pregnant for my son–one from each side of the family and one from my co-workers. Then, my friends pay for baby and me exercise classes so they can get out of the house, make friends, and get some exercises. Why Does Not Spending on Your Children Make Others Angry?

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Jobs for those Without a College Degree

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

com article: Best Jobs Without a Degree for 2014 reports: “Studies show that earning a college degree will lead to a more rewarding career financially than if you never advance beyond high school. I suspect she makes quite good money – lots more than the $22,700 quoted above. My son and I are special cases.

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Sideline Supplemental Income Opportunities for Retirees

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Although they won’t make you rich beyond your wildest dreams, and although some of them are pretty hard work, they can provide an opportunity to add to your income by capitalizing on your life experiences. If you live close to a vacation area, and don’t mind being on call, you could make quite a bit doing this kind of work.

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Enriching Education: European "Twins" to US Colleges

Motherhood Moments

Social life was measured with three subfactors: nightlife, ability to make friends and culture - Google search results, InterNations Expat Insider and World Population Reviews. After reading an article about a US student studying in Germany for free she was inspired to explore further the opportunities for US students studying in Europe.

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