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It looks like we’ve got a little Halloween fever here at Wise Bread. Following on from Andrea’s great story on homemade costumes, I thought I’d add some flavor with homemade Hallow
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It looks like we’ve got a little Halloween fever here at Wise Bread. Following on from Andrea’s great story on homemade costumes, I thought I’d add some flavor with homemade Hallow
Find and Track Deals on Twitter: The Ultimate Guide
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Get Your Closet Ready for Summer With These 5 Hacks
Who needs winter duds taking up precious real estate? Clear out your wool and Gore-Tex, make way for cotton, and declutter your wardrobe all at once.
Save Money and Eat Better With a 7-Step Food Budget
Wasting food is wasting money. Get control of your fridge, your pantry, and your diet to save big on on your monthly food bill.
8 Personal Finance Lessons From "Parks and Recreation"
The staff at the Pawnee Parks and Recreation Department can teach us a lot about personal finance, whether they mean to or not.
6 Ways Gluttony Is Keeping You Poor
You may think gluttony only applies to food. Think again. Too much of anything can cost you.
Reject Variable Terms and Conditions
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Frugal Gluten-Free Living: Gluten-Free Desserts
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Can a Little Inflation Be Good?
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12 Things People With Good Communication Skills Never Do
If you want to engage the people you’re talking with instead of making them tune out, you must avoid these 12 things.
Do You Have Any of These 4 Most Irrational Fears?
What are you afraid of? If you're like a lot of other scaredy-cats, it's probably clowns.
How to Make Your Own Popcorn
From butter-drenched microwaved kernels to old-fashioned stovetop kettle corn, here's how to make your own popped snack at home.
6 Back-to-School Items You Can Sell For Extra Cash
When school supplies are in abundance in your home, what should you do? Sell 'em!
What I Wish I Had Known When I Started Living Frugally
It's always easier to know what to do in hindsight. But whether you're a frugal newbie or old pro, these are great reminders.
5 Alternatives to Charging Your Medical Bills
Before reaching for your credit card, make sure you check out other effective ways to pay off your medical bills.
Mix 'n match your food to save money
Is there any way out of the "I love to eat but I don't want to cook all the time!" dilemma? Will there ever be a way to eat consistent, healthy, homecooked meals without slaving in the kitchen all the time? Read on, and tell me what you think. [more]
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How to Bring Your Pet Onboard a Flight
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