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Money Matters - How to Build Healthy Financial Habits and Prevent Future Debt

Motherhood Moments

Or, instead of dining out every night, you may opt to cook at home more often. So, when “unpleasant surprises” arise, like a car repair or medical bill, you’re confident that you have enough money set aside to cover these. There are also many resources available, from books and articles (like this one!)

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6 Ways to Change Your Spending Habits

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you need a little inspiration, check out my friend Mr. SPF’s article on how he has quit smoking. Instead of using your car and spending money on gas, why not invest in a good bicycle or walking shoes. Cook at home. Cooking is really not hard, it just takes some organization. Brew your own coffee and tea.

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Why Are Americans So Fat?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We wake up, stroll to the kitchen, sit in a chair, hop in the car to drive to work, sit in a chair at the office all day, go to lunch with the gang and sit in a chair, hop in the car to drive home, then sit in a chair to watch TV. Families don’t/can’t take time to cook at home from scratch.