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Kids & Giving Generously

Family Balance Sheet

Several years ago I brought home an empty Operation Christmas Child shoe box for my family to fill. My kids were about 5 & 2.5 “ Oh sweetie, those kids might sleep on a dirt floor. Again, our daughter struggled with picking out gifts for a family that she has never met. I want a box.”

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Teaching Kids The Power Of Giving This Holiday Season

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

As a parent, there are many lessons you must teach your kids. And once your kids have moved beyond the walking and talking phase, it gets a little more interesting. Your true purpose as a parent is to give your kids lessons in life that will help them to function when they enter the world as adults.

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How to Create a Family Balance Sheet + Get a FREE one for your family!

Family Balance Sheet

Let me show you how to create a Family Balance Sheet. I’m a firm believer that finances must be organized and neat, and a Family Balance Sheet helps you keep track of your finances in one tidy spreadsheet. Debts still need to be paid, cars will need new parts, homes will need to be repaired, and kids will need braces.

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

Like many across the globe, my family’s finances are a bit unstable due to the Coronvius Pandemic. My second prayer is that my family gets through this crisis financially. More family time! My family has eaten together almost every night during this time. Kids in the kitchen. Creative Entrepreneurship.

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Cheaper, Less Stressful Alternatives to Christmas Gift Giving

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Families playing football in the back yard after a turkey feast; grandparents watching Christmas Vacation with their grandchildren; decorating the Christmas tree and remembering just how each ornament came about. Despite this knowledge being fairly widespread, my family has a really hard time with the thought of having a giftless Christmas.

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Parenting Pointers: Tips to Help Alleviate the Stress with Family Holiday Travel

Motherhood Moments

by Erika Bud Delicious food, sports, holiday movies, and quality time with the family are some of the highlights to look forward to during the holidays. While the holidays are enjoyed by most, the dreaded flights that many families endure during the holiday season can take away from the joy. Don’t let this delay make the family hangry.

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3 Months of Amazon Kids+ Family Plan for $0.99 ($29 Value)

For the Mommas

3 Months of Amazon Kids+ Family Plan for $0.99 ($29 Value). 3 Months of Amazon Kids+ Family Plan for $0.99 ($29 Value). Get 3 months of Amazon Kids+ (formerly FreeTime Unlimited) for only $0.99! That’s $29 off the regular price of $29.97 for 3 months.