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Best Ways to Earn Money As a Parent
Being a parent is a full-time job requiring much time and attention. However, many parents also need additional income to support their families. This essay will explore some of the best ways for parents to earn money. Freelancing Freelancing is a popular option for...

Best Ways to Earn Money As a Medical Student
Medicine is one of the most challenging areas of study young learners can choose. The reason is that students are expected to compose countless academic papers, learn loads of critical medical data, and successfully pass numerous exams. As a result, many students face...

Throwing a Sloth Themed Birthday Party
My daughter is obsessed with sloths so for her 7th birthday, we of course had to throw a sloth themed birthday party! While sloths are absolutely adorable and seem to be trending, I found there wasn't a lot in terms of sloth themed birthday party ideas. So if you've...

Spooky Fun Alternatives To Trick or Treating
I don't know about your kids, but mine look forward to trick-or-treating every single year. We're given so few years comparatively to enjoy this Halloween activity, and I feel like 2020 stole one from us. This year, though, we're hoping everyone can trick-or-treat...

Best Spooky Bedtime Books For Kids Who Love Scary Stories
My kids absolutely love scary stories, even at bedtime! They're in first and second grade, so while we're still very mindful about what's read to them before bed, they love spooky books. Both my husband and I grew up with the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark books....

Why I Follow the Montessori(ish) Method
Despite being over 100 years old, the Montessori Method seems to be gaining in popularity. It's no wonder, though - Montessori has a lot to offer! While I wouldn't say I'm a strict Montessori mom, there are definitely pieces of the Montessori philosophies that I have...
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Amber Temerity Lozzi
Founder of ThriftyGuardian.com, Amber is a money wise mama looking to help other parents lead rich lives.
She lives in Springfield, IL with her two kids, husband, and more pets than she cares to admit to.
She also works as an online business strategist at AmberLozzi.com.