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Leaving your holiday lights on for 24 hours and exponentially increase your energy costs and pollution. Make sure you unplug them, or even put them on a timer so that they are not on all the time. Try to keep your holiday lights usage to six hours or less to keep your energy bill down. Natural ...
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Recently I partnered with some other bloggers to bring you a 12 Days of Christmas series. We shared recipes, homeschool tips and printables, Christmas decorations, homemade gift ideas and a lot of ways to save money during the holidays. Here's round of up all the ideas. Enjoy and Merry Christmas! Tips for a Healthy Holiday on ...
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I've been asked "is Black Friday worth it?" a lot over the last several days, and it has me thinking. I always hear people tell me how much they love shopping Black Friday, and I get a sudden thrill when I hear about the deals people get. But there is always more to a story, ...
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There are as many reasons to choose a CSA as there are different farms and families that use them. Before you read about how to find a CSA, be sure to read What is a CSA?. I recommend narrowing your list down to three choices by asking yourself these questions: Where is the CSA farm or ...
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Banks like Bank of America and Regions are going to start charging fees for the use of Debit Cards. Recently a new law passed, regulating what banks can charge retailers for allowing the use of Debit Cards. As a result, the bank revenue from this is dropping by 50%. So instead of this law making things ...
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Whether you work out of the home or in the home, time is something we can all use more of when it comes to preparing and planning meals. If you are rushed for time, then you are more likely to want to stop for fast food or run out and grab something quick. But, there are ...
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Coconut oil is an amazing, cholesterol-free oil that can be used in the following ways: Cooking Baking Spread on bread like butter. Popcorn Hair Conditioner Facial cleanser and moisturizer. Body Moisturizer Sunscreen (yes it really works) An ingredient for many home remedies like toothpaste, natural deodorant, soaps and sugar scrubs. Coconut oil also has anti-microbial and anti-bacterial properties. I've even heard of people using it ...
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Many times lunch seems to be the last-minute, forgotten meal of the day. How many times have you gotten to lunch time, and realized "oh no I didn't plan for this"? With a little planning you can save some money, avoid eating out, and avoid having your kids eat expensive school lunches which for the ...
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