How to Cook Beans in a Crock Pot

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Cooking dried beans in a crock pot doesn’t really require a recipe, and it doesn’t require soaking beans overnight. After you make them once, you can file the “recipe” away with How to Cook Rice or How to Make Scrambled Eggs because it’s that easy! No more soaking beans overnight or simmering on the stove … Read more

Get Paid for Being a Couch Potato

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Let me warn you, this is one of those articles that sounds too good to be true. Let me also warn you that you won’t get rich by watching TV, but you might as well earn a little for something you’re already doing. Now that the warnings are out of the way, are you ready … Read more

Downsize Your Diet – Eat Less, Spend Less

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My grandmother cooked bacon, made delicious desserts and used butter on everything, but she wasn’t fat. Why? The infographic above is your answer! According to the Centers for Disease Control, we eat more than we used to…a lot more! For years we’ve been super-sizing our diet, gorging at all you can eat buffets, and our … Read more

Vacation Begins with a “B”

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Twitter’s abuzz with vacation ideas for spring break and summer vacations to the beach, mountains and big city. People plunge headlong into planning trips, scheduling hotels and making plans. Sadly, many spend on vacation and think about the cost later. When the credit card bill arrives, they realize they overspent and wonder how to pay … Read more

Cooking with Veggie Meat

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According to Rachael Ray, going veggie just one night a week can save you over $1000 a year, and Lent is the perfect time to add some meat free meals to your menu. Check out the results of my vegetarian burger taste test. Meat free doesn’t have to mean an expensive trip to Whole Foods … Read more

Clip Coupons – It’s Like a $100 Per Hour Job

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If you’re serious about saving money, the grocery is the place to start because you’ll see immediate results. Wouldn’t you love to watch your grocery bill go from $150 a week to just $75? It really is possible, and the folks at The Grocery Game, Inc. are ready to help you become a coupon queen. … Read more

Valentine’s Date Night on a Budget

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You don’t need money; you need creativity for a perfect Valentine’s Day! On Valentine’s Day, it isn’t the budget that creates the romance; it’s the intimacy! You don’t automatically have to choose the more expensive options—especially if doing so will hurt you financially. Here are some ideas for creating a fantastic date that won’t empty … Read more