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Ask LV: Mom Wardrobe

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

I also work part time as a lunch/recess mom at a local elementary school. I get tired of wearing hoodies and and fleece zip ups all the time.” – Try to find layering pieces that have more shape to them (opposed to hoodies and fleece jackets) – this will give a more polished and put-together look.

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Seven Retirement Lessons Learned

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Then the Great Recession hit so I postponed for a few years. When I was preparing to retire, I tried to go part time – but my company wasn’t willing to fill my spot with a part-timer. In 2010, my company was just preparing to do their first round of recession related layoffs. Lesson Two – Exit Smartly.

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My 2011 Goals Part 1

Saving SAHM Sanity

A year ago when I had a part-time night job I ran around all day taking care of kids, my home, and work. So many places in my community have been hit hard with the recession and depend mainly on volunteers to stay open. Instead of giving back with a check, I'd like to give back with my time. Start walking.

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