When I got divorced several years ago, I restructured my finances since I would then be living on only my income for me and my four children. I did receive a small amount of child support while the kids were young, but that didn't even …
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Friends will come and go, but sometimes you find a person who is worth holding onto. If you found that person in high school, college, or in a town you’re moving away from, the relationship will inevitably become harder to maintain. Luckily, with some help …
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You’ve bought the plane tickets, reserved your hotel room and the kids are bouncing off the walls with excitement. The only thing left to do is pack. There’s no putting it off. It’s hard enough thinking about what you’re going to need for yourself while …
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I gave my daughter Macy a new mixer for Christmas – not the Kitchenaid mixer she thought she wanted, but a Sunbeam mixer – not because the Sunbeam was way less expensive (okay maybe), but because my first standup mixer was a Sunbeam that I …
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From desk jobs to remote workers to small business owners, every working mom faces tough choices when it comes to time and money management. Like most working moms, your daycare probably costs about 10 percent of your family income. Plus even though you crave time with …
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Having a child is one of the most beautiful and important things in anyone’s life. However, it should be noted that this is not a walk in the park, and everyone should make sure that they are prepared 100 percent. Everything is a lot easier …
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As parents, we all want to give our children what they want. However, it’s also our job to raise them well and ensure that they aren’t spoiled by our actions. After all, giving too much can be just as bad as giving too little. And …
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Isn’t it always fun and heart-warming to watch your kids do what they love? Playing club sports is one of the things that kids take pride in, which is also very beneficial to them. We are talking about learning about discipline, teamwork, and determination. As …
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There are some parents out there who are content with looking for the next big toy or gadget as an acceptable gift for their kids during birthdays and holidays. After all, why spend any time trying to think of a gift when you can simply …
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As a parent to young children, you already felt stretched thin. But then when your parents' health began declining, you somehow took “stretched thin” and made it impossibly thinner. As a part of the Sandwich Generation, those in their 40s and 50s who are caring for …
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