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4 Ways to Improve Your Travel Experience

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My husband, on the other hand, is not a big fan of travel. Give Yourself Plenty of Time. Give yourself plenty of time to pack so that you don’t forget anything. Also, give yourself plenty of time when you visit a new place. I enjoy seeing new places and new things. Sometimes I even enjoy meeting new people.

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Competing With Yourself To Save On Utility Bills

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Whether you put the savings in a savings account, splurge for an extra drink next time you are at a restaurant, or buy a bigger box of popcorn at the theatre, it’s important to give yourself a little bonus when you succeed at your goals. It gives you that much more incentive to do even better next month!

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Cool Things I Read This Week

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Getting Started With Credit Repair [link] Don't give up. 5 Tricks to Get Kids Eating Healthier – A Guest Post [link] via @ AddToAny Why not give your kids the best start they can get! #. Save Money On Groceries: 11 Tips Your Wallet Will Love | Not Made Of Money [link] We are big fans of cooking in batches. #.

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Friday Links – Bachelorette Weekend

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Kyle at The Penny Hoarder is giving away a MacBook Air ! Jen at Frugal Rules shares Why I’ll Always Be a Fan of the Dollar Store. Here’s how Team DINKs feels at DINKs Finance with their post for how to Save Money and Be Healthy at the Same Time. Could you use a new computer? Trying to cut back on your spending?

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Eco-A Listers: Celebrities That Have Gone Green

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Movie stars, TV actors, and rockers often have huge followings, fans who copy the way they dress, the cars they drive, and even the causes they support. DMB fans will also find that the band sponsors carpooling to their shows, to cut down on the gas used to see them. Pierce Brosnan. Gwyneth Paltrow.

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Go Ahead and Be a Cheap Date

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If you’d like that vivacity and want to enjoy many years together, give those dates the priority. Don’t give up if they’re awkward at first. Whether you’re a fan of written verse or not, it’ll definitely be something you’ll remember. Why not let your date be a time to give back together. Volunteer together.

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6 Indulgences That Lower Your Blood Pressure

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But everything in moderation, as some say, and I’m a big fan of allowing myself indulgences. Drinking too much caffeine can be bad for you, as it can dehydrate the body and give you the jitters, however, in moderation it is shown to do more good than harm. Working too hard can be harmful, and so can not working hard enough.