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World at my door: why go out when everything can come to you?

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A woman gives suggestions for new types of home services. These include liposuction vans that cruise neighborhoods and vacation planners that come to the home armed with brochures. However, she also says that home services deprive people of the joy of going out and making contact people.

Author: Timson, Judith
Publisher: Maclean Hunter Canadian Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Chatelaine
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0009-1995
Year: 1999
Evaluation, Home delivery of goods, Home deliveries (Transportation)

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No (work) place like home: don't switch on the computer till you've organized the closet

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Working at home can be both rewarding and punishing. Comfort, control over time and solitude are among the pros. The stigma brought about by isolation and the rigorous demands of self-discipline are the disadvantages.

Author: Timson, Judith
Publisher: Maclean Hunter Canadian Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Chatelaine
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0009-1995
Year: 1996
Analysis, Management, Self-employed persons, Self employed persons, Home labor, Home labour

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"Each sold separately." (teaching children the value of money)

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Children are usually unaware of adult concepts such as savings and thrift. However, the present economic difficulties makes it imperative for parents to teach their children the value of money.

Author: Timson, Judith
Publisher: Maclean Hunter Canadian Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Chatelaine
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0009-1995
Year: 1992
Personal narratives, Savings, Personal budgets

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