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Vegan Slow Cooker Recipes
Just because you don’t eat animals and animal-related items doesn’t mean you can’t have a warm, hearty meal waiting for you at the end of the day. Put together a vegan slow cooker meal early in the day and have it ready for you when you come home. Both your belly and your conscience will be satisfied with your decision.
How to Budget for Holiday Shopping
Money may be tight for many people, but the holidays and holiday shopping remains on the agenda. Planning out your holiday shopping budget can reduce your overall stress, allow you to enjoy the holidays and prevent unpleasant surprises in your credit card bills in January. Make your budget before you start shopping, keep records of what you spend and stop when you’re out of money to combine holiday joy with fiscal responsibility.
A New Routine for Saving Time, Money and Sanity
How many hours a month do you spend doing mundane chores, like shopping for groceries? The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the average married parent spends somewhere between an hour and three hours each week shopping for groceries. While there were no published numbers for single folks, chances are they spend at least an hour a week doing the same. Sixty to one hundred and eighty minutes a week adds up. If you were able to cut the time you spent grocery shopping by even a third, youd enjoy twenty minutes to an hour of extra (free!) time each week. Add that up over an entire year, and youve got yourself a free day or two. Does that sound too good to be true? Well, online grocery shopping is finally coming into its own. By simply purchasing non-perishables online, rather than in stores, you will not only minimize the time you spend, but you will most likely save money at the same time. Whats not to like about that?
Tips for Parents With College-Bound Kids
For so many years, your child needed you for everything. You fed him, clothed him and held his hand through every scary experience. Now you are facing a new scary experience–college–and he no longer needs you to hold his hand. With proper preparation, you can ensure he becomes the successful, happy adult you raised him to be.
Packing List for Winter Travel
Winter travel can be bulky. Between extra outerwear and extra layers of underwear, it can seem like you are packing the whole house. Make a list of everything you need to keep your packing streamlined and under control. Bring everything you need to be safe, warm and comfortable, without bringing more than you need.