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Even if you live nowhere near a beach you can enjoy summer sandals with your perfectly soft feet. With a little epsom salt and vitamin E oil this foot treatment can transform tired, grumpy feet into super, summer feet ready to dance on the boardwalk and sink into the sand. And the best part is now you ...
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My husband's favorite sushi restaurant serves dinner for $28 per person! Because of this we have eaten there exactly twice in the ten years we've lived in the big city. This seems like the perfect time to make a dish at home and save money, right? I thought so too, but sushi has such a ...
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As we see disasters hitting hard all over the country, let this be a reminder to us to always be prepared to help our family and our neighbors in case of emergency. By stocking ample supplies of food we plan for the worst while offering our families the ability to survive and thrive until help ...
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Wheat berries and other grains are quite inexpensive when purchased in bulk. This makes grinding your own grains less expensive than processed flour. Saving money is only one of the benefits of grinding grains fresh. Store-bought flour is inferior in nutritional value and can have added chemicals...and that's the whole wheat varieties. White flour has the ...
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All the steps we take to eat healthier foods, reduce toxins in our homes and generally live a more natural life may all be in vain if we are not getting enough sleep. Lack of sufficient sleep has been linked to weight gain, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. And while a good night's rest does not ...
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This unique guest book alternative doubles as natural decor for your wedding. Have your guests leave their sentiments on a paper dove and adorn the tree branches for a stunning symbol of peace and love. Check out this collection of personalized guest book ideas to make your DIY wedding memorable. Photo courtesy of Maura McEvoy. Natural & Thrifty ...
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As much as my family truly loves the chewy homemade snack bars, sometimes crunchy is what we crave. These crispy bars replace any granola bar you might have tried in the past. They are loaded with nuts, seeds and plenty of fruit to give you the energy boost you need with no lack of flavor and ...
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Avoid artificial colors and additives while still offering your children a yummy fruit treat. These homemade fruit rollups are full of natural energy and completely scrumptious! The best part is that they are made entirely of fruit and fruit juice. Photo courtesy of Green Kitchen Stories. Natural & Thrifty in 365 is a year-long series of 365 ...
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Crystal Collins is a writer, author and speaker who's passionate about helping people save money while living healthy and protecting the environment. She blogs to help others save money, live healthier and learn to add a little bit of "crunchiness" into their lives.
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