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Beyond The Sandwich – Try Different Lunch Foods
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. When you think about packed school lunches, PB&J or ham and cheese sandwiches come to mind. While sandwiches certainly make for a nice school lunch, they are not your only option. Mix it up by fixing something different for your kids this school year. Make It A Wrap A quick and easy alternative to a sandwich is a wrap. Grab some tortillas and fix your child’s favorite…
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Organizing Your Child’s Workspace (and Yours too!)
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. School’s in for a lot of the country! Let’s all start classes off on the right foot with some organization! One of the most important things for a student to have is their own devoted workspace; an environment where they can go and write or study without too many interruptions. This allows them to focus solely on their assigned tasks and not get distracted by the things…
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Will This Ever End? Keeping Focused on the Future
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Caregiver burnout is a real thing. It can cause you to age prematurely and could lead to depression, anxiety and if you’re married — marital problems. When you are in the thick of the sandwich generation between ages 35-54, it may feel like it will never end. Hold on and stay focused on the future. Real Talk: Kids grow up Your children are as young at any…
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The Sandwich Generation: Tips to Keep from Losing Yourself
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. When you became an adult, you likely focused on your education, career, and starting a family. Being a new parent and learning how to manage a young family takes a while but in time things settle down and life finds a rhythm. Just when you think things are running smoothly, you may begin to see your parents needing more and more support. Before long, you are juggling…
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The Benefits of Multi-Generational Living
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Many cultures live in multi-generational households. In other countries, it is very common for generations to live together and benefit from the strength in numbers. In places like Japan and France, elder care is generally done at home within the family. Other locations like America often rely on assisted living facilities to help care for aging family members who often have chronic medical issues. Being Independent Starts…
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Getting Squeezed: Resources for the Sandwich Generation
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Adulting is hard. Learning to be a parent is one thing, but taking on the responsibility of supporting your own parents… while parenting, is a lot. Even the most capable people find themselves in over their heads and overwhelmed by the pressure created by taking care of so many people. One of the biggest stressors is not knowing what resources for the sandwich generation are available to…
