Motherhood Moments

MARCH 2, 2023

As her mother spiraled into a fatal cancer diagnosis from the toxic exposure, Browne's daughter was thrown from a horse at an unlicensed equestrian camp, breaking her neck. Kids & Teens (Cedar Fort, 2015); and 101 Ways to Say Thank You: Notes of Gratitude for Every Occasion (Adams Media/S&S, 2022).

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2015

In January, I only ventured into Target because our daughters wanted to go and spend some of their Christmas gift money. At the beginning of the month, we were in the market for a bedroom dresser because my youngest daughter’s dresser fell apart over the holidays. Daughter and mommy were both thrilled.

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Thrifting January Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

I’ve been an architect, day-care teacher to toddlers, and library clerk, but am currently a SAHM to a 14yo son and 9yo daughter. After I became a mother, finances became much more complicated. On multiple occasions, I’ve received new items ordered online only to find seams already coming apart. Enjoying some outdoor time.

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Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 185

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

I found a pair of blue jeans for myself for $3 and some clothes for my daughters for $1 a piece. For one-time special occasions, ask friends if you can borrow instead of buying new. For one-time special occasions, ask friends if you can borrow instead of buying new. Have you joined the challenge?

Thrifting 100

Thrifting February Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Perfect student, perfect daughter and perfect friend. Lady’s biggest desire is to become an expert hunting dog like her mother. On several occasions, Lady will have to find the courage to risk her life in order to save someone she loves. Nobody would ever guess that inside Avery is a prisoner to her own self loathing.

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Goldfish Psychology Ohio Occasions 40

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2015

March Update: I did a little shopping in March and it was mostly for our oldest daughter. For one-time special occasions, ask friends if you can borrow instead of buying new. My mother recently borrowed some luggage from us for a plane trip. She is participating in an after-school running program that started in March.

Thrifting 100

Thrifting March Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2015

Our youngest daughter’s dresser practically disintegrated into pieces over the holiday break. For one-time special occasions, ask friends if you can borrow instead of buying new. My mother recently borrowed some luggage from us for a plane trip. This challenge already has me thinking differently.

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