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Free Ways to Make Someone’s Day

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Doing nice things for people makes you feel better and lifts your mood. But not everyone can give someone a brand new car like Oprah!  Here’s a list of small gestures you can do to improve someone’s day for free:…
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Do You Spend Your Kids Money?

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As a lawyer, estate planning consultant, and writer, I talk to a lot of parents about planning for their family’s financial future. And I’ve noticed that certain questions come up over and over again, regardless of how many children you…
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Teach Your Kids Responsibility with Age Appropriate Chores

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The following is a staff post from Crystal Stemberger of Budgeting in the Fun Stuff, a personal finance blog about saving for the future, paying the bills, and budgeting in a ton of fun along the way. I remember doing…
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How a Community of Mom Business Owners Can Help You Succeed as a Mompreneur

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Juggling a home, a family and a business isn’t easy. You have tons of questions, lots of doubts, plenty of plans and a heart filled with hope and dreams. You don’t know who to trust, ask and turn to when…
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Mainstream Mom Welcomes Crystal to the Team

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Hi!  Let Me Introduce Myself! Hello to all of the readers here at Mainstream Mom!  My name is Crystal Stemberger and I will hopefully be writing for you at least once a week from here on out.  Some of you…
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7 Weeks to a Healthier, Richer You

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The Thrifty Mama, Crystal Collins, has recently released a new eBook, Not Your Mama’s Crunchy Granola – 7 Weeks to a Healthier Lifestyle. It comes with a printable action guide and printable recipes. This book is a beginners guide to…
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Are You a Working Mom Wanting to Become a Work at Home Mom?

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Many mothers struggle and juggle an incredible load of responsibility. If they’re not concerned about what they’re having for dinner or whether the kids have all their homework done, they’re beating themselves up with guilt trips about not spending enough…
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Everything You Need to Get Started on Your Holiday Planning

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Christmas is coming as it does every year. It’s such a warm and loving time of year. It’s unfortunate that last minute shopping, unplanned budgeting and lack of motivation can ruin it all. Well, not this year! Don’t let Christmas…
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Jenna McCarthy’s New Book on Marriage and Dealing With Your Husband

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Hilarious, mother and wife Jenna McCarthy (NOT to be confused with Jenny McCarthy) has a new book being released this October… tagline:  Living With and Loving the TV-Addicted, Sex-Obsessed, Not-So-Handy Man You Married.  Let’s face it, we can all use…
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