Thanks for including my link, what a nice surprise.
I cannot wait for the Superbowl!!
Best Money Tips: Lower-Calorie Super Bowl Snacks
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Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup! Today, we share smart ways to snack during the Super Bowl, car sharing mistakes to avoid, dinner ideas for under $6, and more.
Top 5 Articles
How to Cut 1,700 Calories from Your Super Bowl Snacking (and Still Have Fun) — Pepperoni pizza is practically a staple for Super Bowl parties, but with each slice at nearly 400 calories, the veggie thin crust (150 calories) would be a healthier bet. The Daily Green
Car Sharing Mistakes Can Cost You Money — Car sharing works best if you only use the cars for short trips within a small urban area. If you plan to make a long-distance trip, you're better off with a rental. Financial Highway
6 Dinner Ideas for Under $6 for a Family of 6 — For inexpensive meat, buy the end bits of bacon. You can use the grease to sauté onions and the cooked bacon in pretty much anything. Parenting Squad
8 Personal Safety Tips — Don't start looking for your keys when you're at your car or house door — have them out and ready to use. Once inside, be sure to lock the door immediately. Organize to Revitalize
Seven Monthly Bills Most People Have, and Seven Ways to Reduce Each Bill — You can improve your water efficiency at your bathroom sink by installing faucet aerators, which reduce water flow by putting air bubbles into the stream. The Simple Dollar
Other Essential Reading
10 Home Renovation Tips – Learn From Our Experience — Be sure you have enough leftover paint for touch-ups, and document the color and type of paint used in each room for future reference. Everyday Tips and Thoughts
Ten Tips for Decluttering Your House — Planning ahead on how you want to reorganize will make it easier to figure out what to keep and toss, and how to arrange the space. Chief Family Officer
8 Keys to Picking the Best Individual Health Insurance Policy — Find out if your primary care physician or your favorite specialists are in the provider network. If they aren't, the policy will likely cover a lower share of the cost, or not at all. U.S. News
How to Save on Uniforms and Sports Gear — Check if there's an associated pro shop or sports store that will offer discounts if you're a member of an organization or if you're taking lessons. Families.com
How to Avoid 7 Hotel Headaches — When you add the cost of hotel parking on top of gas expenses and/or car rental fees, it may actually make more sense to take a cab instead. HomeAway
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Thank YOU for the great tips! My family did some fairly major (well, major for us) home renovations last summer, so I can totally relate. =)
