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I’m Not Going to My Best Friend’s Bachelorette Party.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A trip to Europe. My boyfriend left for Europe at the start of this year for a six month work contract. My goal is to visit in early April, around the halfway mark. In other words, close to a THIRD of what I would need to make my TWO WEEK trip to Europe happen. So what is this personal priority that’s so important?

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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

Our long-term goal is to retire in our 40s, and the first step is to pay off this mortgage (in addition to recommended retirement investing). I love travel, but more so because I like trying new foods and spending time with loved ones. I think it is so important to celebrate the small wins while working towards larger savings goals.

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Financial Lessons from the Movies – The Unsinkable Molly Brown

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Have a dream and set goals. One of the first songs Reynolds sings is “I ain’t down yet” which loudly and emphatically expresses her dream of being rich and the goals she has to get there. Use your dreams and goals to guide your actions. Stay focused on your goal. Be open to opportunity and keep learning.

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8 Hearty Vegan Recipes to Try This Week

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For many people, starting the new year with a healthy diet is a challenging goal. Some healthy foods just aren’t satisfying enough, so you may be left staring longingly at a bag of chips. While pierogis are popular in Central and Eastern Europe, they don’t get as much attention in the United States as we think they deserve.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Our daughter is 24 and was adopted from Eastern Europe when she was one week short of a year old. A lot of blood, sweat, and tears were shed here, but we both agree that having no mortgage gave us a serious leg up on our retirement savings and other financial goals. The food you will actually eat is what is worth buying!

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My Honest Review: I donated plasma to earn money!

Family Balance Sheet

There are over 270 centers across the US, Europe, and Asia. However, you are not allowed to bring food or drinks into the donation area. My goal is to continue at two times a week, which is approximately $360 of compensation. There are over 270 CSL Plasma centers throughout the US, Asia, and Europe.

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The Nutri Ninja® | Ninja® Blender DUO™ With Auto-iQ™

Nicoles Nickels

Ninja ® is developed by Euro-Pro Operating LLC, a pioneer in small household appliances with the goal of giving today’s busy consumer better and more efficient products that fit their lifestyle. It pulses right through ice and foods so easily and only takes seconds really!