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Stay-At-Home Parent

How to Financially Prepare to Become a Stay At Home Parent

July 29, 2019 by One Frugal Girl 2 Comments

It’s a decision that weighs on many parents shoulders. Should I stay-at-home with my newborn baby or continue working? When faced with the decision I cried over the idea of staying home and broke into tears over going back to work. I didn’t love every aspect of my job, but I gained a lot of […]

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The Words of Wisdom I Wanted to Hear

February 5, 2019 by One Frugal Girl Leave a Comment

I met K in the sixth grade. After transitioning from a very small elementary school I found myself navigating the waters of middle school for the very first time and doing my best to make new friends. K was the new kid at school and after a hellish fifth grade experience with a mean girl […]

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Resenting the Stay-At-Home Decision

September 23, 2014 by One Frugal Girl 9 Comments

As I was digging through a series of emails I came across the offer for a job I declined two and a half years ago. My monthly salary on the initial offer was just over $12,000 per month. I planned to start the day my little guy turned six months, but as the date drew […]

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Why Do I Feel Guilty?

October 25, 2013 by One Frugal Girl 1 Comment

Last week I spent two hours out of the house, all by myself, at a spa. I left my son in the care of my in-laws and took advantage of the spa week savings. Instead of paying $100+ dollars for a facial I spent $50. Instead of paying a $100+ for a pedicure I spent […]

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Above All Else You Need a Plan

August 13, 2013 by One Frugal Girl 2 Comments

Life is full of decisions. There are the every day questions we ask ourselves like should I eat egg salad or peanut butter and jelly? Should I go to the store today or wait until tomorrow? And then there are those bigger decisions that weigh on your head and your heart. Those questions differ for […]

Filed Under: Career, Family Finances, Stay-At-Home Parent, Thoughts

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