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Teaching Your Kids the Value of Money

They say the best way to educate a child about the ways of life are simply to lead by example. The same goes for developing good spending and saving habits - and the basics of money. Starting young is best, but delving into the fine art of finances is an important lesson as any age. Here are a few points to cover when teaching your kids the value of money.…

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Preteen Girl Christmas Gift Ideas

Gift buying for kids (especially girls) once they reach the age of ten or so becomes more and more difficult. Damn near impossible - to be honest! Everything they want is so bloody expensive. Yet buying them something they're not going to use or really need is such a waste of money. As the mother of an eleven year-old daughter, here is a relatively simple list of preteen girl Christmas gift ideas.…

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One and Done

The phrase "one and done" was conceived to define parents who have intentionally (or not) decided that they are completely gratified with having only one child. That's not to say that some parents don't experience a little grief here and there regarding said decision. But they are owning, defending, and loving every minute of their one and done family lifestyle!…

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The Secret to Parenting a Pre-Teen Girl

At a certain age our daughters go from being a total sweetheart to a full-blown monster seemingly overnight. Children really are growing up faster than ever and, as a parent, the upheaval can be overwhelming to say the least. Here are a few tips and suggestions for surviving this transition as we all search for the secret to parenting a pre-teen girl.…

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Ways TikTok can be helpful.

Social media gets such a bad rep and some *most* arguments are justified. But Instagram, Facebook, and especially TikTok aren't all bad news. Getting into TikTok specifically, this platform shares real *and useful* content with common folk created by common folk that can inspire and motivate the average joe. Let's delve into the countless ways TikTok can be helpful.…

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