Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we share tips to help you stick to new habits, a sweet recipe for homemade hand-pulled cotton candy, and clever hacks for the frugal traveler!
6 Practical Tips To Make Your Habits Stick — Give your new habit a 21-day trial period. According to research, that's how long it takes to make or break a new habit. Dumb Little Man
Hand-Pulled Cotton-Candy 'Round the World — Watch the video to learn how to make hand-pulled cotton candy with just a few basic ingredients and some time! Cooking Issues via Lifehacker
Five favorite travel hacks that cost just pennies — A spare contact lens case is great for storing small amounts of ointments and creams on the go. Practical Hacks
9 Quick and Easy Penny-wise Frugal Home Tips — You can save money, storage space, and the environment by making your own cleaning supplies. Bargaineering
How to NOT Overdo It This Holiday Season — Not all holiday parties are hunky-dory, merry affairs. Having an escape plan ready to execute will limit the time you need to spend at stressful and unhappy gatherings. Parenting Squad
Save Money on Beauty Products — The dollar store is a great place to buy generic brands of soap, lotion, and shampoo at low, low prices. Money Ning
Should You Go on Vacation When You're in Debt? — Sometimes, you just need a break. And it's OK to take one, even if you're in debt, because you can relax and have fun on a budget-friendly staycation. Green Panda Treehouse
How to Make Money Recycling Paper, Plastic, Cans & Scrap Metal — You may be able to get a little extra income from a scrap dealer when you bring in metal window frames, gutters, bed frames, stainless steel sinks, filing cabinets, or parts from retired appliances. My Two Dollars
10 Must-Haves for Your Car for Holiday Travel — A first-aid kit and a fire extinguisher are two home essentials that are good to bring along when you hit the road for the holidays. Kiplinger
What Happens If You Default on a Student Loan? — Bad things will happen, unsurprisingly. If it looks like you're going to default on a student loan, the best thing to do is call your lender and try to work it out. Money Help for Christians via Currency
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