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[30 Dec 2007 | 2 Comments ]
Don’t lose sleep over it

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Financial worries and fears cause many people stress, and you don’t need to be dirt-poor or drowning in debt to lose sleep worrying about it. Let’s face it: Counting sheep doesn’t work for everyone, so I’m sharing reader tips for those nights when you can’t get to sleep.
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[23 Dec 2007 | 3 Comments ]
Meet your new exercise buddy

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One challenge for moms of young children is finding the time to exercise. Nap times can be unpredictable, and I don’t know about you, but I don’t have the discipline to wake up for a 4 a.m. jog. I applaud women who can. If you wait for the perfect workout situation, you’ll never fit it in consistently.
No more excuses! You CAN fit exercise into your day. You …

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[16 Dec 2007 | One Comment ]
I can’t believe it’s not going into the trash

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Before you discard common household items, think about whether they can be reused. Recycling is great, but preventing waste is always your best option — and often your most frugal one. Today, readers share multiple uses for a simple empty margarine tub. Consider these ideas before you decide to toss them.
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[9 Dec 2007 | 4 Comments ]
Inexpensive ways to prepare your home for sale

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First impressions are important when trying to sell your home. Extreme changes aren’t always necessary. There are simple steps you can take to prepare your house for the market while staying within a reasonable budget. The interior plays a big role, but don’t ignore exterior modifications, such as fresh lightbulbs, an attractive mailbox and welcome mat, shiny doorknobs, a silk door wreath and window boxes, to name …

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