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Healthy Family Meals for Moms on a Budget

OK, I admit it. I hate being cheap. But let’s face it, these days, we’re all watching our pennies. One of my personal goals for 2013 is to become a more budget-minded shopper: this means groceries as well. It’s no secret that the grocery bill for a family of five can get out of control very quickly. I have a few favorite stores where I like to shop – they’re convenient, I like the layout and they have the products I want. However, the prices aren’t always suited to my budget and every time I go, I find myself over-spending.

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How Many Calories Should a Woman Eat Each Day?

Many women will admit there is a direct correlation between the amount of food they eat and the size of their thighs. Metabolic disorders aside, too many calories can result in too-tight clothes. Among the many other differences between the sexes, men and women don’t share the same requirements for caloric intake. Knowing how many calories you require may make the difference between fitting into that teeny-weeny bikini and having to wear your knee-length sarong to the beach.