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Summer Jobs:  It’s a Whole New Ballgame

Summer Jobs:  It’s a Whole New Ballgame

Warmer weather is fast approaching, and if you’re a parent of older kids (like me), the search is just beginning for them to land a summer job. Now, back in my day (we’re talking the 1980’s here), a job that paid more than $5 or $6 an hour was pretty hard to find.  Sure, you could flip burgers, mow lawns, or find some other seasonal profession, but the pay wasn’t all that great (although to be fair, I can still…

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Why Kids Should Travel

Why Kids Should Travel

My oldest daughter recently completed a week-long excursion to London this past summer.  It is a tradition started by my mother.  Whenever one of her grandchildren reaches their 15th birthday, Grandma will take them on a trip – anywhere they want to go. Pretty awesome gift, huh?  She’s accompanied grand-kids to Paris and on a cruise to the Scandinavian countries (with Germany and Russia thrown in for good measure).  My youngest is eagerly waiting in anticipation for her turn in…

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