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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

One of our baby rabbits Another big part of our lives is adoption. Our very good cat, Warby All three of our kids were adopted and one has an intellectual disability so we also spend a lot of time learning about trauma and adoption issues as well as supporting our kids with their different needs.

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Revenge Spending and Other Married Money Tricks

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Revenge spending seems like a fairly innocent way to make up for a real or perceived hurt, but if it goes unchecked can cause financial and relationship issues. I solved my issue with this by getting a job that paid more (much more) than my spouse’s. Because of that, I urged my daughters-in-law to develop their own earning power.

Money 100
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Freebie Friday 1/6

Saving In Akron

Please note that all of these links were working as of 5:00 pm yesterday evening, so if you run into any issues, just let me know and I'll remove the link. eBay 101: Selling on eBay For Part-time or Full-time Income, Beginner to PowerSeller in 90 Days by Steve Weber. Thanks everyone and enjoy your freebies!

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Money Makers - 96% of People Say Remote or Hybrid Work Is Best For Their Mental Health: FlexJobs Reports

Motherhood Moments

FlexJobs provides the highest-quality database of vetted remote and flexible job listings, from entry-level to executive, startups to public companies, part-time to full-time. Mental Health Working arrangements : 96% of workers think that remote or hybrid work would be the best working arrangement for their mental health.

Health 100
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Budgeting for Life

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In addition to my father’s health issues, my mother is no longer able to drive anymore, so the little errands and doctor appointments that need to be done to aid my father have become a substantial issue in our family. His usual diet of sugar and white bread has not served his health well.

Budgeting 201
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Parenting Pointers - What Parents Can Do to Protect Their Children on Social Media

Motherhood Moments

They lead to body image issues and dangerous eating disorders. If they are old enough, encourage them to get a part-time job. Social media apps fuel rising levels of stress, depression, and anxiety. They expose children to bullying, destroy their self-esteem, and even target them with messages from drug pushers.

Parenting 100
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Designate a Family Office Manager | Marriage & Money

Family Balance Sheet

Even though I was helping my husband from home part-time with his business, I still felt like I wasn’t contributing to our finances and that drove me crazy. Set aside time each week to work on tasks. Meet as a couple weekly to discuss issues that come up. There must be open communication.

Office 182