Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 16, 2022

One of Melissa’s daughters had a life-threatening medical emergency that required a long hospitalization and persistent follow-up. She had to keep her “why” in mind every time she sat down to write in order to let go of the fear. She had to think about the other girls and women this book might inspire. Connectedness heals.

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Kids and Family Girls Parenting Growing 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Stanley’s book, Millionaire Women Next Door: The Many Journeys of Successful American Businesswomen, and I had an aha moment. Instead, he shared the story about Susan, a wife, and mother who handled all of the financial tasks in her home, from budgeting to making investment decisions. Many years ago, I read Thomas J.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

My own kids were born in different time zones, too – one in MN, one in OH. I’m a long-distance cyclist, a triathlete, a wife, a mother of two, a sister, a daughter, a friend, DIY-er, and a community member! C with Finn, my parents’ dog Our daughter is 12, and very into the arts and science.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

For 20 or so years I’ve been homeschooling my kids, and am now down to about 1 1/2 (one full-time homeschooler, and one doing College Credit Plus with some support). He loved it, although his mother asked him at the rehearsal dinner if he shouldn’t go get a haircut! ? But I had to SHOP for clothes. Not at all.

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