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Teaching Kids About Earning Money: 1 Important Lesson from a Lemonade Stand Adventure

Introducing kids to the concept of earning money is an excellent way to foster a strong work ethic from a young age. Whether it’s through chores, entrepreneurial pursuits, or part-time jobs as they grow older, teaching children the value of hard work can have immense future benefits. And sometimes, even the simplest experiences like setting up a lemonade stand can spark big lessons. Let me share a fun story about how my two little girls, ages 2 and 4, had their first taste of entrepreneurship on a sunny Sunday afternoon.

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What to Do with Your Halloween Pumpkin After the the Holidays

Halloween is a googly fun time for ghouls, goblins, and, of course, bright orange pumpkins! With costumes and candy coming to a close, you might be wondering what to do with your once-spooky jack-o'-lanterns now that the Halloween celebrations are over. Fear not! We're here for you as we explore super fun, creative, and sustainable…

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5 Budget-Friendly Valentine’s Day Ideas at Home

In times of uncertainty, love prevails and that explains why more people than ever are looking forward to celebrating this Valentine’s Day. In fact, a survey from the National Retail Foundation found that nearly 73% of consumers who are planning to do something on this annual holiday dedicated to love feel it is important given…

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Are You Living With A Housework Saboteur?

Bathroom company Victoria Plumb (UK) has proven what many women have always suspected. Their survey of 2,000 people found that 30% of men deliberately sabotage domestic chores to avoid being asked to do them again. The chores these naughty fellows admitted to intentionally performing poorly, not surprisingly, include the jobs we all hate doing -…

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What are the Functions of Flour in Baking?

Have you ever been in the middle of baking and wondered, what are the functions of flour in baking?. Why does this recipe call for flour? And is it calling for whole wheat flour, or all-purpose flour, or bread flour? And why wheat flour all the time?” The last question is easy to answer. Wheat…