Are you dreaming of becoming a stay at home mom, but are unsure if you can live on one income? Are you worried about the emotional aspects, or how the change from working outside of the home will affect you? If you really want to be a stay at home mom and truly believe that [...]

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Copyright (c) 2008 Simplified SpacesA common mistake that parents make when delegating household chores to children is remunerating children for their efforts around the house. The reasons for offering money to children to complete chores can stem from a desire to reward children for a good job or to even bribe them to do chores [...]

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Have you been thinking of a stay at home career so that you can be with your children? It’s definitely not an easy task making it on one income, but there are many things you can do to make it happen. With a little bit of creativity and some great information, you can have a [...]

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If you have children, there is the inevitable chance that you will encounter an elementary school fundraiser. It comes with the territory of putting kids through either public or private school. Fundraising can be a great way for parents to help support local schools, expand their child’s educational well-being, and increase their child’s social skills.There [...]

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Phew. I just got breakfast on the table for my preschooler and I can sit down at the computer for a minute. I can finally check my morning email. “Mom!” I run over to the kitchen. Cherrios are all over the floor and now I hear the baby waking up. Little does the customer know [...]

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