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Expect More from Your Daughters

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We should expect more, not less, from our daughters and granddaughters in the work arena. We must have the same or similar career expectations for our daughters as we do for our sons. If your daughter came to you and said “I am going to be a nurse”, what would your reaction be? I think it would.

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Save Money – Develop Important Home Owner Skills

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My daughter-in-law knew the power of negotiation. With the internet, you can get practical how to information, illustration and even movies on almost any maintenance or repair topic you might need. Home Repair – Fix It When It Breaks. To get the best buy on new furniture to fill your house, you have to negotiate.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. How would you pay for an unexpected car repair? Can you fix a repair yourself? I love a pedicure, but if you’re trying to save money, paint your toes yourself. Pretty nails and toes?

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Learn to Negotiate Better Prices

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My daughter-in-law walked into a furniture store and talked the manager into giving her a 20% off the top discount on all furniture purchased that day – since she was buying a lot. Paint a clear and simple picture of how to bridge the gap – make it easy for them to do what you want. off the price. off the price. Negotiation Tips.

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