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Four Things I Learned When I Became a Grandparent

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My Aunt and Uncle used to take each of their grandchildren on a trip when they reached the ripe old age of 8. Should you cater to a child’s picky eating habits, because the parent’s do at home? That first grandchild is so exciting. Your kid is having a kid! It connects you to the future. They aren’t my children!

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Avoid These Financial Mistakes with Your Kids

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Agree on the values and expectations you want your children to have in the area of personal finance and consistently teach and enforce those between the two of you (and clue in any significant others in your family such as aunts, uncles, grandparents and etc). Derailing them with sudden windfalls. Money Tips'

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Naomi’s Christmas: Restorative Aloneness And A Childhood Spent In Retail

For the Mommas

Having a few days at home completely on my own hasn’t happened in years, in part because Ron was reluctant to leave me — and I was reluctant to be on my own — as my mobility problems grew worse, but I’m doing well enough now that he was able to go with a clear mind.

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Stuff – Full Circle

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

But, we also need stuff for emotional support – stuff to remind us that we are part of a generations old family, that we have accomplished significant tasks, seen impressive places and conquered difficult situations. A bigger home provides the room you need – and has more room for additional stuff. You get stuff.

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Free Kindle eBooks: Salad of the Week, Happy Monsters and More

For the Mommas

Download: Books for Kids: HAPPY MONSTERS by Uncle Amon. This guidebook has all of the information that you need in order to get started with making beauty products at home. However, after the arrival of the Vasaio family, production dwindles and the villagers soon find themselves in crushing debt to the Vasaios.

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P&G Try It and Love It Fall Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Bring everyday value, quality and innovation to your self, family and home this season with the help of high-performing products from P&G’s Try it & Love it program, previously known as Have you Tried This Yet? Family is coming from near and far—be the HOSTESS with the MOSTESS with these great tips!

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Remember to Treat Yourself This Fall & P&G Giveaway Prize Pack!

Saving Cents With Sense

Get protection from stress sweat with Secret® Clinical Strength Stress Response deodorant, so you can focus on the things that matter most—like spending time with family! And if you have family visiting this holiday season, then you’ll probably need some tips to help make the visiting easier. Take yourself on a date!

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