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Caring Causes: From the Pocket of an Overcoat

Motherhood Moments

will received donated copies of the acclaimed children’s book, “From the Pocket of an Overcoat” , written and illustrated by Robert Vincent to help young children get excited about reading during Read Across America in March. Robert and Kathy’s son Matthew is a violinist with the Oakland Symphony and Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera.

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What Are Your Priorities? Choosing Where You Spend Your Time

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Do I always want to be working? In the past, a lot of my time has been devoted to earning money for my family and to raising my son. Now, with my freelance business doing reasonably well, and with my son almost to middle school , I have a little more free time. Do I want time to give back to my community? Giving Back.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Whether you are asked to donate to charity , or whether your cousin needs a little help with his finances, we often get hung up on whether or not we have enough cash to help out. 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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Eight Things I Learned After Becoming a Millionaire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you are working at becoming a millionaire, perhaps you dream about the mansion you will buy and the servants you will have, the vacations you will take and the interests you will pursue. You still want to do your best at work. Some might find it surprising that a millionaire would want to keep working.

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Weis: 12 Campbells Gravy $1.00

For the Mommas

My mother’s church is hosting a communtity Thanksgiving dinner for the needy and is need of donations. total, my son dug into his pockets and pulled out a dollar. total, my son dug into his pockets and pulled out a dollar. Here is one of the better deals that a reader found at Weis, so I decided to give a try.

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5 Ways to Keep Your Home Clutter Free

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you buy your child a new doll, make sure that you donate or sell another one of her toys or you’ll end up with a toy room filled with toys your children don’t play with. Know that not all children’s art work can be kept. My children love to draw and paint, and I love seeing their work.

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3 Ways To Save Money On The Kids’ Back To School Wardrobe

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A good way to make friends at your local thrift stores is to bring in your old clothing and donate it. The way it works is, for example, you have a neighbor who has an 8-year-old boy, and you have a 6-year-old boy. When the 8-year-old grows out of something, it is likely that your son can then use it.