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What We Can Learn From The Ant & The Grasshopper

Once there lived an ant and a grasshopper in a grassy meadow. All day long the ant would work hard, collecting grains of wheat from the farmer’s field far away. She would hurry to the field every morning, as soon as it was light enough to see by, and toil back with a heavy grain of wheat balanced on her head.

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Grasshopper Ice Box Pie Recipe

My grandpa used to say, I only like two kinds of pie: hot and cold. Its since become something of a family motto. But frankly, even with so many yummy kinds of pies, if you add a scoop (or two or, okay, lets be honest, you cant even find your pie under the ice cream) you have an All-American treat worthy of your double workout. Well, if you really only have an hour to work out today and you are shaking your fist at me for making pie sound so darn good, heres a recipe that lets you have your pie and ice cream, too.

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Pay Down Holiday Debt Quickly in 5 Simple Steps

If you're among the 36% of shoppers who racked up $1,181 in holiday debt, don't dilly dally. Taking action quickly to pay down these balances will help you save money and avoid useless fees. Tackling debt is overwhelming if you don't know where to start. However, this step-by-step guide will show you how to pay…

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5 Back-to-School Shopping Hacks Every Mom Should Read

You are likely feeling mixed emotions about sending your kids back-to-school — there’s some excitement about getting back to a regular routine, but there’s also some stress stemming from the high cost of school essentials. In fact, the National Retail Federation estimates that parents will spend around $875 on school purchases.