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ParentingPersonal FinanceTeaching and LearningWho I AmWho Inspires Me Inspired by Dave Ramsey My financial mistakes in life started at a young age. As an adolescent, I made…Christa HandfordJuly 7, 2024
FamilyOn Grief and HealingTeaching and LearningWho I Am Do You Believe in Ghosts? I, myself, have never experienced a ghost. I’ve looked for ghosts. When my sister died…Christa HandfordJuly 1, 2024
ParentingWho I Am Dads Today is Father’s Day. Happy Father’s Day to all of the dads out there. The…Christa HandfordJune 16, 2024
Teaching and LearningWho I Am Have the Best Summer Ever! Friday marked the end of my 26th year as a teacher in public education. It…Christa HandfordJune 9, 2024
Personal FinanceTeaching and LearningWho I Am What Teachers Do At the beginning of this school year, I invited students to “apply” for jobs in…Christa HandfordJune 2, 2024
ParentingPersonal FinanceTeaching and LearningWho I Am Do You Have a Graduate? I just returned from a beautiful trip to northern California to attend my only daughter’s…Christa HandfordMay 26, 2024