Busy Mom Hacks

Cash vs. Cards: Keeping Your $50 Full of Value!

This post highlights the financial benefits of using cash or checks over cards. It emphasizes that while cards are convenient, they often come with hidden fees that reduce the value of your money. By using cash, one can avoid these fees and make smarter spending choices. The post concludes with a recommendation to be mindful of card fees and suggests opting for cards with low or no fees. It ends with a promotional note for Oklahoma WIT Magazine's issue, encouraging readers to purchase it for stories of resilience and personal growth.
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Trina Bowers Williams

Trina Bowers Williams transitioned from a classroom setting to leading a successful catering business. With a passion for cooking, influenced by helping a professional chef friend, she overcomes self-doubt to create remarkable culinary experiences. Trina’s story highlights dedication, collaboration, and the pursuit of excellence, offering advice for aspiring entrepreneurs to follow their passion, maintain supportive relationships, and achieve their best.
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Kelli Wright

Kelli Wright, founder of Whatever Dude, turned her creativity into a thriving business with mouthwatering treats like caramel apples and chocolate-covered strawberries. From artistic coffee shop boards to catering events, Kelli’s journey proves that passion, quality, and consistency can turn dreams into sweet success.
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Kila Kinsey Hayes’

Kila Kinsey Hayes, an educator with a passion for culinary arts, turned her catering hobbies into a successful business. Encouraged by her mentor, she founded Kila’s Catering with an emphasis on teamwork, quality, and client satisfaction. Balancing her career and catering, she advises aspiring entrepreneurs to dream big, seek knowledge, and be kind.
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Who Runs the World?

International Women's Day started in 1908 with 15,000 women in New York City demanding better working conditions and the right to vote. Proposed by Clara Zetkin in 1910, it became an annual global observance. Recognized by the United Nations in 1977, it celebrates women's achievements and continues to inspire action for gender equality.
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Master Your Metabolism…Naturally!

Amanda Spencer's article on metabolism highlights nutrition, exercise, and rest as key components for optimal metabolic health. Poor nutrition, sedentary lifestyles, and insufficient sleep contribute to widespread metabolic issues in America. She advises consuming real foods, engaging in regular physical activity, and managing stress and sleep for overall health improvement.
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The Day We Left Behind

A fifth-grade girl struggles to stay awake in class due to stress from her parents' constant fighting. She fears for her mother and worries about what could happen if authorities get involved. The situation escalates, leading her mother to make the difficult decision to leave home with her children to protect them.
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Are You Busy Mom?

The author reflects on the evolving significance of spring break from childhood through parenthood, highlighting the chaos that accompanies the end of the school year, christened "Maymember." To manage this hectic time, the author suggests writing commitments down, leaning on community support, and prioritizing personal peace by saying no to unnecessary pressures.
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How to Delegate Tasks Effectively at Work and Home

The post discusses managing workload frustration by effectively delegating tasks at home or work. Key strategies include planning ahead, matching tasks to individuals' strengths, providing clear instructions, and setting reasonable deadlines. These methods can enhance cooperation, reduce stress, and improve efficiency, fostering a more harmonious and productive environment.
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#BusyMomHacks

Busy moms share practical tips: avoid social media mom groups to reduce stress, pre-portion groceries for quick meal prep, use Google Keep for a shared family shopping list, and use Google Calendar for managing schedules. These techniques save time, enhance organization, and ensure everyone is on the same page.
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