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They say that what someone doesn't know won't hurt them. Unfortunately, when it comes to money, this sentiment doesn't apply. I remember when my husband and I were newlyweds. I continued my habit of shopping, but would nest the shopping bags, each one into another, so it only looked like I brought home a single bag. One day, my husband wanted to see what I had purchased - and watched in horror
I did it. My mother did it. Her mother did it. Many of my friends did it, and I know countless other women who did it. Reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that 40% of mothers with children under age 6 are currently doing it. Maybe you're considering being a stay at home mom, too. A year ago, I was faced with the dilemma of what to do with my life after I had my baby. Like many
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