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Giving: Does It Always Have To Be About The Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When many of us think about giving, the first thing that comes to mind is money. The reality, though, is that giving doesn’t always have to be about the money. Helping out at a charity, particularly if the work you do is specialized, means one less person for that charity to pay. Deciding to Give Cash.

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Caring Causes: Suzy Levian Jewelry

Motherhood Moments

Donating over 10% of the proceeds from each piece to various charities and organizations, Suzy Levian is dedicated to partnering with those who give back. While working with her brothers at LeVian Corp., Suzy Levian empowers women to buy for themselves, and for each other, celebrating the milestones of life.

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Book Nook: Dead Man Standing

Motherhood Moments

Dead Man Standing'' gives a glimpse of how hard it is for an innocent man to prove his innocence after a cop found out that his wife was having a love affair and he attempted to kill an innocent man. Voll says, “My book shows how families may make mistakes, but they work to correct them the best way possible. Lies and deceit.

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Enjoy Life, Save Money – Use your Work Job Perks!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You can often take advantage of these to save money away from work or grab some gusto during work. If you have, and use company job perks, you may be less tempted to look around for other employment, you may be more satisfied with your job and work a bit harder – or so the theory goes. Why do companies offer perks?

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How to Say No When a Sibling Asks for Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We are raised by parents to be nice to our brothers and sisters, to care for them and about them and to share with them – after all, they are family. Whether or not you can give it, or even should give it – you feel guilty if you do not. Forget About Guilt Give yourself permission to NOT feel guilty. Only 1 day left.

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Should Parents Pay For Good Grades?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My parents rewarded by brother and I for good grades. 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. My brother and I excelled in school, as did both of our sons. It worked for us. At worst, bribery is downright dangerous.

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Barnes & Noble Nook: FREE Friday

Saving In Akron

Every Friday, Barnes & Noble gives away a FREE ebook for your B&N Nook. Julie Collins spends her days working as a secretary at the county sheriff’s office fantasizing about solving crimes on her own. Every Friday, I download the FREE book in order to build my library. I am very partial to my Nook.

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