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Book Nook: Best Children's Books

Motherhood Moments

The latest feature by Washington Post Opinion Columnist Alyssa Rosenberg compiles a list of the very best children’s books recommended by parents across the political spectrum. I put together a list of dozens of parents across the political spectrum and asked them to contribute three books they considered essential, and then to tell us why.

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The Salvation Army’s Adopt-a-Family Program

Family Balance Sheet

This is the ninth year that my family has sponsored another family through the Salvation Army’s Adopt-a-Family Christmas program. I wrote extensively last year about how and why my family became involved with this ministry. Something changed that day for my family. Our kids sensed something was different.

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Desktop Political Globe Just $13.74!

Saving Cents With Sense

Right now, this Elenco 11” Desktop Political Globe is just $13.74 (57% off). Product Description: Have the world at your fingertips for endless journeys of fun and learning wih Elenco’s Desktop Political Globe sporting a sturdy, smoke black, plastic base. The post Desktop Political Globe Just $13.74! All rights reserved.

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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

Family Balance Sheet

Instead, I look for creative ways to save my family money in all aspects of our lives. Airlines Refund of $400 + $200 credit We flew to Florida in March to visit family. The moral of this story is to always ask and always ask politely. The post How We Frugal-ed in June 2023 appeared first on Family Balance Sheet.

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Book Nook - The Emotionally Intelligent Child

Motherhood Moments

A growing number of worries, such as climate change, the shift in global politics, inflation, and the constantly changing landscape of COVID-19 have caused a significant rise in anxiety levels. More and more parents work from home and there’s no break from the demands of parenting to working. This can be exhausting!

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Book Nook - Emotions Don’t Think: Emotional Contagion in a Time of Turmoil

Motherhood Moments

Now, because he feels this contagion underlies the political turmoil of our times, he uses his expertise to help readers learn how to manage their emotional responses to a wide spectrum of contentious political and social issues in his timely book, Emotions Don ’ t Think : Emotional Contagion in a Time of Turmoil.

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The Christmas Gift Exchange Game

Family Balance Sheet

Have a large extended family that buys gifts f or everyone ? I belong to many frugal living Facebook groups and so often people rant about how expensive and overwhelming gift giving can be for the extended family. Years ago, my extended family decided to play a gift exchange game. How to Bring Up the Subject with Family.

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