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Don’t Leave Home Without It
Remember the old American Express commercial with the tagline, ‘don’t leave home without it’? Great advice, but the thing I never leave home without isn’t my credit card, it’s my grocery list. In fact, I’m adamant about not even entering a supermarket unless I have my list with me. If you’re currently trying to cut your grocery budget, a list is a must. I try my best to stick to mine, and am proud to say only one or two items not on my list ever find their way into my cart. I’ve gone so far as to create a master grocery list that’s stored on my computer. Each time…
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The Budget Smart Girl’s Guide to Yoga
Sticking with a budget, no matter how ‘good’ you are, can be stressful. And if you’re like me, someone who’s running around trying to do a hundred things at once, it’s nice to unwind now and then. A favorite way to do just that is practicing yoga. In fact, I’ve given yoga a couple of attempts. I’ve signed up for classes only to find that most of the poses are beyond my range of motion and I’ve given up. And yes, lost the money I paid for the class. I then decided to give yoga a try at home. There’s less embarrassment for me and it costs a lot less…