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  • To the Men Who Matter Most | Happy Father’s Day

    To the Men Who Matter Most | Happy Father’s Day

    A Look at the Greatest Lessons We’ve Learned from Our Dads

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    There are many men who will come in and out of our lives but there is one who rises above the rest– our dads. When I look back on my childhood and what it took to raise me into the young woman I am today, I can truly see how difficult the role of “dad” is to fill. It’s takes a brave man to step into those shoes. Speaking from my experience, I know that girls, especially in our teenage years, are not always the easiest bunch to deal with. We want our freedom but also our dad’s protection. We want to learn but also to discover things on our own. We want to be told we’re beautiful but to be valued for more than our looks.

    This Sunday June 15th we will celebrate the men who have raised us to become the fierce, fearless, and aspiring women we are today. In preparation for Father’s Day, we’ve asked several of our Single Girl contributors to tell us the most important lessons they’ve learned from their dads.  Read on for the lessons we’ve learned and then let us know– What is the best lesson you’ve learned from your dad?

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  • How Dog Sitting Taught Me to Live a Happier Life

    3 (Surprising) Lessons on Happiness I Learned From Dog Sitting

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    Photo via Stephanie Rausser Photography

     

    Since quitting my job last November I have been hitting the side hustle – hard. One of my most lucrative undertakings has been serving as a dog sitter for DogVacay.com. The site matches dogs and their owners with people in their neighborhood who are willing to offer their services as sitters and walkers. For someone like me who would love to own a dog but realistically knows she’s not ready for that kind of commitment, it’s great. It’s like being the aunt- you get all of the fun of watching a dog without the long term cost and responsibility of owning one.

    When I started dog sitting it was purely with the aim of making money. Six dogs later, dog sitting has delivered a surprising and unexpected reward. My days of dog sitting have actually taught me lessons on how to live a happier life. It might sound crazy but it’s true.

    As you head into your weekend, consider these three lessons and how you can apply them to your own soon to be happier life!

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