• budget talk,  What's On Sale

    Low Cost Gifts

    Hot chocolate mix is just one of the many recipes you can learn to make in a new class at Creativebug. Thanksgiving is just three weeks away and that means it’s time to start Christmas shopping. What happens if your budget is low or even bare. Turn to what works for every budget minded person and that’s make your own holiday gifts. Are you looking for ideas about what to make? One great resource is Creativebug (and yes, full disclosure I’m one of their affiliates and will be compensated but at no extra cost to you, if you decide to join). They have lots of classes but one in particular…

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  • budget talk

    One Chicken-Three Meals

    One chicken, three meals… Groceries prices are up and it makes sense to try and get as much mileage out of each piece of food you buy. A chicken is a prime example. The first meal you can get from it, is a basic roast chicken, either cooked in a slow cooker or oven. Combine it with vegetables and potatoes and you have meal number one. Depending on how many are eating this meal, determines how much chicken you have left over so you might get one more meal or two. Don’t throw away the skin or bones because these can be turned into stock. Put everything in a pot…

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  • Monday Motivation

    Monday Motivation-The Road Less Traveled

    One of our biggest downfalls is comparing ourselves to other people. Don’t think you have to follow someone else’s footsteps. You are unique and often finding your own way on the road less traveled, leads to great success.

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  • Monday Motivation

    Monday Motivation-You are Powerful

    Sometimes we stand in our own way. Write something positive about yourself and put it someplace you can see it each day. When self-doubt creeps into your thoughts, remember the positive thing you said about yourself.

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  • Monday Motivation

    Monday Motivation-Be Happy

    We often think I’ll be happy if this changes, if this didn’t happen etc. Be grateful, look at all the pluses in your life, what a wonderful person you are, and happiness will follow.

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  • Monday Motivation

    Monday Motivation-Be Bold

    Don’t think I can’t do it. Don’t think I’m not smart enough. Don’t think you don’t have enough money or education. We all have our own skills and talents. Use yours and be bold.

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