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Meet the Christmas Tree Farmers Keeping the Spirit of Christmas Alive

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Come high summer, around July, farmers are in the fields pruning trees by hand to shape the conifers into the perfect Christmas-tree form. After they find the perfect conifer, visitors can pop into the wreath-decorating barn, enjoy hot cider, visit the variety of animals on-site and browse the gift shop.

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The 2021 Productivityist Holiday Gift Guide

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Last year, I made a video for my YouTube channel recommending 10 gift ideas for the (aspiring) productive person in your life. It’s 2020 and it’s time for a new holiday gift guide. ” Getting this book as a gift for someone would be a good choice. But that was last year. Let’s start with books. Freewrite.

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The Founder of Black Girl Ventures Gets Things Done

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It came in the form of a T-shirt line which got off on the completely wrong foot but led to her first major success. “It Her mom invested her retirement money in the company, and Bell used her tax refunds to buy her own printers. As a true optimist, Bell didn’t take this as a setback. Instead she started to look for her next venture.

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8 Pieces of Financial Advice for New College Graduates

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You may need to create rules for yourself, like that a percentage of your paycheck needs to go toward retirement savings before you can buy something just for fun. If you received money as graduation gifts, that is a perfect start to an emergency fund. If you’re prone to overspending, it’s important to know so you can avoid debt.

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What Are I Bonds and Should I Buy Them?

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Paper bonds must be purchased with your Federal tax return using a particular form. Plus, you can only invest through the Treasury Department, not your brokerage or retirement account. Your heirs may have to pay estate or gift taxes. Purchase limits on electronic and paper bonds are separate. What about EE bonds?

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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Nominating a woman for an award isn’t just a gesture; it’s a gift of recognition, motivation and celebration. Thomas offers vetted, executable solutions that are formed from real-life experiences. Please join us as we celebrate the extraordinary accomplishments, actions and achievements of our Top 50 finalists.

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Send your cover letter and resume to a specific person, their general email address, or fill out their online form/application. This reference could be in the form of 3 sentences on LinkedIn, a recommendation letter, or to get their personal email and cell phone number (in case they leave the company).