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Teaching My Little Shark of a Son How to Share

“There is a wonderful mythical law of nature that the three things we crave most in life — happiness, freedom, and peace of mind — are always attained by giving them to someone else.”- Peyton Conway March I am trying to teach my son to share. I use big words like generosity, but he cant say that yet. He shouts Mine! instead. Its about a shark-head bike helmet (ridged with pointy white teeth and a blue fin on top). He doesnt want his little sister to even touch it. The merest tickle of her tiny finger along the helmet sends him into spasms of Mine, mine, mine!

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How Much Does a Surrogate Mother Make?

For many fertility-challenged couples, using a surrogate mother is a viable option for finally achieving their dreams of parenthood. While few people go into surrogacy solely as a way to make an income, women who agree to carry a surrogate child do often receive financial rewards for their generosity. The amount of money that a surrogate mother is ultimately paid for her services varies from area to area and is dependent upon an assortment of pregnancy-related factors.

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Skin Care on a Budget

Contrary to the messages displayed on television advertisements, healthy skin doesn’t require a lot of money or time. Your skin, like the rest of your body, requires adequate nutrition and protection from harmful elements. Regardless of your income and wealth, your beauty and skin routine should include some basic procedures. A skin-care routine that fits your budget and your lifestyle can improve your appearance and may help boost your confidence, without depleting your wallet.

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How to Choose a Career Path

You’re ready, willing and able to start college, but you’re facing a quandary: choosing a career path. You’re not alone; according to Doug Hewitt, coauthor of “Free College: The Resource Book,” almost 30 percent of first year college students have no idea what major to claim. By narrowing your fields of interest, you’ll find it less complicated to choose a career path that will satisfy you.

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10 Ways to Make a Budget

While many financial experts recommend making a budget, the fact is that a budget is not a one-size-fits-all phenomenon. Luckily, there are many options for creating a budget, affording you the opportunity to set small goals on the way to making life’s bigger goals. Choose the type of budget that suits your lifestyle, and you have a far greater chance of being successful in following it.