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About me - Allison Czarnecki

I'm a happily married stay at home mom of two kids. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology (which is coming in handy as a mom!), and freelance write and copy write from home. I have always loved writing, and am thrilled to have a writing outlet.

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Travel > Travel Planning & Advice How to plan a beach vacation on a budget
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So, here's the deal. Beach vacations can be cheap. Really cheap. My family goes to the beach at least three times a year. Granted, we don't travel like the Hilton sisters, but we have ridiculous amounts of fun regardless. Most kids could care less where you stay, as long as they can have a hot shower at the end of the sand fi... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Infertility Questions to ask when considering surrogacy
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As someone who is personally devastated by infertility, surrogacy is something about which I have done endless research and am seriously considering. There are however, so many aspects to surrogacy. There are a myriad of ways to go about using a surrogate, and endless decisions to be made before even beginning the process. Th... More..

Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: When you hate being pregnant
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Top 5 Reasons I Hate Being Pregnant: 1. I turn into the devil, (or so says my husband). I guess my hormones are so askew that I'm unaware of my evilness. I know I'm completely unhappy the entire time I'm pregnant, and that hours after delivery I feel MUCH better. 2. My body is not my own. That goes without saying, but it's re... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Surviving bed rest during pregnancy
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At 16 weeks of pregnancy I found myself face down on a wrinkly paper bed cover hooked up to an I.V. cocktail of hydration fluids and Phenergan. I had become so dehydrated from days of vomiting everything I came in contact with; solid food, water, air, you know, the usual suspects. It went downhill from there. Two days and so ... More..

Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Cost management: Sticking to a budget
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Maintaining a budget can be really simple and pain-free. It doesn't have to involve expensive software or an accountant. All you really need are the following: 1. A lined notepad 2. A pencil and eraser, (or if you're really brave you can use a pen) 3. Three months' worth of bank statements, (get them from your bank, or print ... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories Baby fashion: How to save money on brand-name baby clothes
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There are so many tricks and tips to learn when it comes to clothing babies. There is absolutely no reason to pay full retail on clothes that will used and abused by your baby. Here are some of the ways to pinch pennies and clothe your children in name brand, adorable clothes. 1. eBay. It's by far the best kept secret for bab... More..

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