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#5 Story of the Year 2017

For the Mommas

TELECOMMUTING, THE SILENT REVOLUTION, KEEPS GROWING. Over 40% of workers now telecommute at least part time. Telecommuting has doubled in the last ten years.

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Budgeting for Life

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It’s important to foster this attitude with your children early in life so that they impart these values as they grow. His usual diet of sugar and white bread has not served his health well. Their health might deteriorate further. My parents are both in their late 70’s and my father recently was diagnosed with diabetes.

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Sustainable Living Traits To Pass On To Your Children

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We as parents are usually the first and primary source of their learned behavior, even as they grow into their teenage years. Healthy Personal Lifestyle Choices Physical and mental health obviously play an important role in our overall well-being and outlook on life. Our children learn by example. And vice versa!)

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7 Steps To Homelessness And What To Do If You Get There

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Growing up, she excelled in academics, receiving top grades all the way through school and then going on to get a master degree in biological sciences and even completing most of the course of study for a doctorate. Although friends tried to help by offering part time employment, she was unable to keep a paying job.

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50 Best Small-Business Ideas – NerdWallet

Savings Corner

Smart money moves for your business Grow your small business with tailored insights, recommendations, and expert content. Podcasting will require an initial investment in some audio equipment and editing software, but once you get started, you’ll be able to grow as fast as you can talk, produce, and of course market your podcast.

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Do You Hate Your Job?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Doing something every day that you dread, something that makes you fume, something that makes your stomach churn and your sleep restless is extremely bad – for your health, for your family, for your friends and for your life. A regular paycheck, health benefits and etc go a long way towards making life more comfortable.

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The 5 Most Important Personal Finance Lessons to Teach your Child

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

To become self-sufficient, you not only need to learn the basics (like brushing your teeth and washing your hands), but you also need to pay attention in school, be aware of your environment, take care of your health (and stay away from drugs!) Try out different things to see what you like to do. How to manage life activities.