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Expect More from Your Daughters

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

“ Did you know that in 2014, women working full time in the United States typically were paid just 79 percent of what men were paid, a gap of 21 percent?” the American Association of University Women asked in article The Simple Truth about the Gender Pay Gap. The gender pay gap is alive and well – but why?

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Jobs for those Without a College Degree

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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. My hair stylist gets $70 for about an hours worth of work – for a cut/color/wash and style. My son and I are special cases.

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Alternatives to College

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Here is what they listed as requiring an associates degree (which may mean more than 2 years of education according to the article). I’m not sure that my two daughters-in-law would agree that you can get to the status of working as an RN without a 4 year degree (BSN) in nursing. Occupation. Median Annual Wage. Dental hygienists.

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Sideline Supplemental Income Opportunities for Retirees

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Part of my reason for retiring was that I wanted more flexible work hours and wanted to do something different. 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.

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Should Parents Pay For Good Grades?

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I remember getting a quarter for every E (excellent work) and although I never had to pay it, there was a penalty for any grade below average. We rewarded our sons for good grades – through high school. My brother and I excelled in school, as did both of our sons. It worked for us.

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The More You Do, the More You Can Do

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She knew way back then, before all the scientific studies were done, that staying active helps keep our bodies and minds working well. Grandma and Grandpa worked hard on the farm all their lives and they didn’t slow down when they got older. When I had my sons, the doctor kept me in the hospital for a week.

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20 Awesome DIY Halloween Costume Ideas

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Same for my son who only loves Dinosaurs and states. Want more frugal tips/ articles/ DIY stuff? My daughter did ballet, and I would say, take the costume and make something fun out of it. He is 5 and 1/2 and my daughter is 9, they are very creative AND isn’t that what Halloween is all about?

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