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Repair, Don’t Replace

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Few try to repair or get it repaired. I used to darn my family’s socks, but now don’t. I remember when there was a shoe repair shop on almost every corner. You could take your radio to the radio and TV repair shop down the street, but most things you could probably fix yourself. Why join this movement?

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Parenting Pointers: Peaceful Parenting

Motherhood Moments

E mbracing the idea that our children deserve our honesty, vulnerability, and leadership, you'll discover a powerful framework for raising your family with integrity and confidence. Which leads us to the second “P,” because in Peaceful Parenting, communication is the replacement for punishment. Most importantly we model REPAIR.

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How our Debt Freedom Plan Prepared Us for the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

My family’s finances have also been affected. It was during this time that I created my first Family Balance Sheet. As the Family Office Manager , I handle the day-to-day finances for our family and I needed a way to communicate our finances to my husband. Everything changed. Storm #2: 2013.

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Buying A House In 2023: A Step-By-Step Guide

Savings Corner

Doing so will empower you to make the best decisions for your family — and your wallet. This will help you determine how to proceed with the closing process: If major problems are found, you might want to ask the seller for repairs, or you might even decide to back out of the deal (provided there’s an inspection contingency in the contract).

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Seveenteen Magazine Subscription $4.50 Per Year

For the Mommas

This offer expires at Wednesday 03/27/13 11:59 PM EST. Today only, subscribe to Family Handyman Magazine for only $4.99 Family Handyman Magazine is for people who take an active interest in home improvement, yard and garden care, maintenance and repair, and remodeling. per year (75% off)! Just enter coupon code FORTHEMOMMAS.

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A Matter of Perspective

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I pictured my adult sons and their families gathering there with my spouse and I, having fun, building new relationships and making memories. I started feeling sorry for myself and bitter towards my spouse and family because they just wouldn’t come. Trying just laughing out loud for no reason whatsoever if all else fails.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

I am so impressed by the amount of biking and walking she and her family do, especially since it’s the functional sort, to get yourself from point A to point B. ” Sunrise on Lake Michigan I’ve moved a LOT – not as much as a military family, perhaps, but quite a bit for someone my age!