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Easy Foods to Make at Home Instead of Buying at the Store

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To the overworked housewife in the 1950s, convenience foods were a fun novelty that gave her more time to do other things besides cook. To the working women of the 1980s, convenience foods offered them a way to juggle their responsibilities of career women and wives and mothers. Chicken or Beef Broth.

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Amazon: Men Are Like Waffles – Women Are Like Spaghetti eBook Only $2.99!

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Right now Amazon has Men Are Like Waffles – Women Are Like Spaghetti eBook on sale for only $2.99 (reg. Amazon: Men Are Like Waffles – Women Are Like Spaghetti eBook Only $2.99! This book is GREAT for any married or engaged couple. let gender differences work for—not against—them. help each other relieve stress.

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Expect More from Your Daughters

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“ 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. After all, women make up more than half the population.

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Meet a Reader | AF in Virginia

The Frugal Girl

Most of my evenings/weekends are just hanging out (largely at home and in the yard with my family). Luckily, my little is starting to enjoy some of these activities – like picking the peaches from our tree, grocery shopping, baking/cooking, and gardening and I love spending time with her doing these activities too! Dinner is dinner!

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Frugal Anniversary Gift Ideas That Will Win Her Over

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Many women actually find this concept old fashioned. Often, women find these types of gifts better than receiving flowers, chocolates or candies. Home Cooked Dinner – Especially if you don’t know how to cook, this is a great gift you can give to your wife! Date Ideas. Invite her to the tub and give her a massage.

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Growing up in the 1950?s

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Men opened doors for women, women said thank you to them. There were no day care centers – women stayed home and raised the kids. Working from home usually meant selling stuff door to door. Toni home perms were prevalent. Hair cuts were done at home by a family member. Food/shopping.

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$5 Apron Super Sale at Flirty Home!

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Right now, Flirty Home is having a $5 Apron Super Sale that includes aprons for women, men and kids! If you have a little sous chef at home, you can even get matching adult/child aprons! Flirty Home also offers great deals on cute and functional kitchen tools and vintage farmhouse signs.

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