Posts tagged mother's day
A 5k 'Baby Bonus' Is Not the Answer

With the annual birth rate in the US near a record low, the Trump administration is looking for a new way to encourage women to have children. The current solution in discussion within the administration is a money incentive. They believe offering women a $5,000 ‘baby bonus’ after delivering will influence more women to give birth.

While offering women this small sum of money to have a child might seem like a generous idea, it cannot solve such a complex decision.

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Meaningful and Eco-Friendly Ideas for Mom

Mother’s Day is a chance to celebrate all your mom has done for you, but it’s not always easy to come up with the perfect gift. Chances are, you have already given your mom all the typical presents, like cards, candles and trinkets that say “World’s Best Mom.”

While you want to do something to show your mom you care, giving a gift that may end up in the trash in a few years is not the most thoughtful or sustainable way to go. If you want to honor your mom without creating waste or clutter, here are some meaningful and eco-friendly ideas to try this Mother’s Day.

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