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Many Americans struggle with depression, anxiety, or another mental health issue on a daily basis. When that struggle becomes intense enough to affect your ability to carry out day-to-day work duties, you may be eligible for disability benefits through the Social Security Administration. While it’s not a given, there are some cases where the SSA … Read more
Texas Trash Warm Bean Dip Recipe Texas Trash Warm Bean Dip is a must for your Super Bowl party or any time you need to serve a crowd! Open up a bag of tortilla chips and watch it disappear. If by some miracle you have leftovers, Texas Trash Warm Bean Dip makes a delicious burrito … Read more
Celebrations and cake often go hand in hand. When it comes to cake, does it make more sense to buy at Sam’s Club or make your own? To Bake or not to bake? That is the question. When it comes to the gatherings of friends and family for special occasions, often a sweet treat is … Read more
Is it possible to cook Paleo meals on a budget? The answer is yes! Even though non-Paleo foods (like starchy white potatoes, pasta, rice, and bread) are very cheap to buy, you can create healthy meals without those fillers. Chicken is one of the most affordable meats that you can buy, as are eggs, and … Read more
This baked macaroni and cheese recipe also works well with boxed macaroni and cheese, poured into a casserole dish and baked. We recommend either Annie’s Organic Shells & White Cheddar Mac and Cheese (you can get a pack of 12 boxes inexpensively) or the original Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner (pack of 5 boxes). Hot Tip: Beyond macaroni and noodles.. out … Read more
My husband is my favorite person to be with, but we don’t take the time to reconnect one-on-one as often as we should. That’s why, this Valentine’s Day, I’m determined that the two of us are going to do something special. It has to be something fairly cheap, though. We’re saving all of our spare … Read more
Sam’s Club is a warehouse store that, like Costco, requires you to become a member and pay an annual fee. Sam’s Club membership costs $50 a year, which is cheaper than Costco’s $60 annual fee. When paying such fees, your first thought is likely: Is it worth it? After all, Sam’s Club is owned by … Read more
It seems like everything costs more than it used to. Trips to the grocery store and gas station are taking bigger bites of our wallets. We’re all looking for ways to save money. Do you shop online? Do you eat out? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, then you can save money. … Read more
Looking for a festive theme to jazz up your next cookout or happy hour? Need a great idea for a fun adult birthday party? Two words…Jimmy Buffett! His lyrics dictate the perfect adult party. A Pirate looks at 40 would be a great theme for a 40th birthday or how about Cheeseburgers in Paradise for … Read more
Bad credit can feel like the end of the world. Whether you experienced identity fraud, have a spending habit, or just don’t have enough credit history to make big purchases, the idea of an easy get credit card can sound good. Fortiva claims to be an ideal credit card for people with less-than-perfect credit. According … Read more