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  1. Whether it's to save money, eat healthier, expand your meal repertoire, or eliminate the dreaded, "What in the world are we going to eat tonight" conundrum, meal planning can help make your daily life easier. What's on your menu this week?
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  2. Large bottle of mouthwash. People donate it to the food shelf but we can't give it out because it is alcohol. Small jar of HM chili from a friend. Insulated lunch bag and two stress balls, along with a free cholesterol and blood glucose check. I'll give the balls to my friend's pup.
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  3. Here we go again! Same stashes, new year. We all have stashes of some sort. Here we attempt to manage them. That can mean using them up, building them up, getting or keeping them organized - that’s why I said “attempt” - or just playing with them because they’re wonderful. We talk about what...
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  4. For the new year pantry challenge! Time to check pantry item dates, use things up , stock up on deals, get creative with leftovers and cooking. think about next years garden. whatever you need to do to manage your food bill at this time of year. Doesn't seem to be any relief in...
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  5. I didn’t see the new year thread, so I decided to start one. Hope everyone is staying warm and survived the holidays. This is going to be a pivotal year for me. DH and I are working to get him able to retire by the end of the year. Basically little or no spending.
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