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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. Diversifying your investments spreads risk across different asset classes, such as stocks, corporate bonds, mutual funds, and annuities. For example, you need not go for expensive brands and the latest trends whenever you shop. Invest in yourself.

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Things We No Longer Use

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Who cooks at home anymore, many people eat out. Even if you do cook at home, have you ever worn an apron? They were used to protect clothing while cooking – to keep grease splatters and spills contained on the apron. You may not be old enough to remember typing class but I am. Typewriters (whiteout).

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Look Hot and Stay Fit on a Busy Schedule

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The best meals and snacks are those you make at home because you can control what goes into them. I know you’re busy, but cooking at home is really beneficial for you and your family, on many levels, so try and rearrange your schedule to fit this in as often as you can. Get the whole family involved in meal preparation.

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Make Life Better For Yourself: Take Good Care Of You

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

By cooking at home you save money, eat a more balanced and nutritional diet and get the enjoyment of being in control of creating what you and your family eat. Once your fitness increases, vary your activity a bit and try cycling or swimming or a class at the local gym.

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Giveaway: Finish Quantum & Le Creuset Baking Set

For the Mommas

We cook at home almost everyday. I am not the neatest cook. In my coupon classes I talk about stockpile management and confess that I never have enough Finish. I don’t like to give a personal testimonial, because quite frankly if I don’t use it, I am not going to pretend I do. Finish is different.

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Sort of a Q&A

The Frugal Girl

Cooking and nursing From yesterday’s post: Have you thought about how your cooking/ frugality will change after you become a nurse? Your comment about not wanting to cook after being in class from 8:00 to 5:30 made me think of it. I trust that I will figure it out, though.

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McDonald’s vs. Fresh Foods: Which is Cheaper?

Saving With Shellie

One of the main arguments people give for just getting Fast Food is that it is cheaper and quicker than cooking at home. This graphic shows the cost and nutrition of a meal for four at McDonald’s versus two different home cooked options. Plus request a Saving with Shellie Coupon Class in your area!

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