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Mind-Blowing Tiny Houses With Huge Design Inspiration
Tiny houses are a huge thing.
The movement, centered on downsizing homes to live more simply and less expensively, was a fringe campaign just a year or two ago. But with the passage of the first annual Tiny House Conference just last month, and the recent opening of miniature "pod" hotels across the globe, tiny houses have officially arrived at full-blown trend status.
21 Decisions You'll Never Regret Making
"Forget regret. Or life is yours to miss."
That famous quote is plucked from the Tony Award-winning musical "Rent," and it's absolutely accurate; spend too much time regretting things you've done or haven't done, and your life will pass you by.
Rather, spend your time pursuing things that you'll never regret. Positive aspirations are learning experiences no matter how they turn out. Here are 21 that will only make you happier.
8 Reasons Why It's OK to Eat Meat
These days, it seems like meat doesn't have many friends. Vegetarians hate it. Environmentalists rail against it. And your doctor has probably told you to avoid it.
But it may be time to come to meat's defense. After all, there is considerable evidence to suggest that lean beef and other meats can be a meaningful part of a balanced diet.
No one is suggesting you must eat an 18-ounce Porterhouse for every meal. But you may be surprised to find that meat can be very good for you in ways you never considered.
Consider these great benefits of eating meat.
1. It's Packed With Protein
One six ounce steak has about 44 grams of protein, or nearly 90% of the daily recommended intake for an average middle-aged man. That's great for building strong muscles and repairing damaged tissues.
Best Money Tips: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on a Budget
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some amazing articles on celebrating Cinco de Mayo on a budget, keeping your kids entertained this summer, and tips for success on LinkedIn.
Top 5 Articles
5 Ways to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on a Budget — To celebrate Cinco de Mayo on a budget, host your own fiesta. [PopSugar Smart Living]
16 Ways to Use Up Leftover Champagne
I know how the joke ends, so I'm just going to say it now: If you're one of those people who wonder "who has leftover champagne," then you can just stop reading now.
For the rest of us who always find half full bottles of (no longer) bubbly left around the house after every party, here are 28 recipes to use up flat champagne. (See also: 25 Things to Do With Used Corks)
25 Dumb Habits That Are Keeping You in Debt
"A hundred wagon loads of thoughts will not pay a single ounce of debt" goes an Italian proverb.
You need to take action to tame your debt monster. Let's put your financial house in order by kicking out these 25 dumb habits that are keeping you in debt.
Lack of Strategy
Without a strategy, you never know whether or not you are doing things right. Start by assessing how bad the situation is.
1. Not Having a Monthly Budget
One of the top reasons for having too much debt is living well beyond your means. You need to sit down, list of all your monthly expenses on spreadsheet, and put a number next to those expenses. How much you are spending per month may actually shock you. Once you have those numbers, go about creating a budget that will allow you to pay down your debts.
8 Freelance Gigs Anyone Can Do to Make Extra Money
"This easy money I'm earning on the side is really cramping my style!" — said no one ever.
A small, supplemental income that's not too taxing on your time and energy can mean the difference between frugal and comfortable living. Trying to grow your savings? Stuck with a salary freeze? Too pinched to pull the trigger on that weekend getaway? Here are eight low-commitment gigs you can go after outside your nine-to-five to pad your pockets or indulge your leisure.
The Needless 9: Insane Luxury Items For You to Laugh At
The frugal spender may not have all the things that money can buy, but she will have one thing it can't: the ability to laugh at the absurd products other people waste their savings on. The Internet's bursting at its golden-stitched seams with luxury lifestyle sites promoting outrageously expensive or unnecessary products, so have a chuckle at some items you'll need to see to believe.
24 Karat Gold Toilet Paper
At $250 per roll, this gold-embossed toilet paper may just be the most offensively ostentatious bathroom product ever peddled. Buyers can get their TP custom-engraved, or go with standard designs like a rose or "Happy Birthday." Truly, a product for an ass.
30 Meaningful Mother's Day Gifts for Every Budget
Like many holidays, we all know how commercialized Mother's Day can be. A lot of times people just give the typical flowers or chocolates, the same old requisite gifts. But, if you think beyond the generic, mainstream ideas, you can do something even more meaningful and budget-friendly at the same time.
Check out this list of free or very affordable ideas that truly celebrate Mom and will make her day. (See also: 25 Frugal Personalized Gift Ideas)
20 Essential Life Hacks for Summer
Ready for summer? Me too. If you're looking for ways to prepare for the warm weather, we have you covered. This handy list will get you through anything from keeping bugs away to baking dashboard cookies. If you have any fun life hacks to add to this list, please leave them in the comments! (See also: Wear Frozen Clothes and 9 Other Ways to Beat the Heat)
1. Keep Water Cold
Whether you're exercising or just lounging, cold water is only sips away. Before long runs, my husband and I fill up plastic water bottles half-way, then freeze them. When we need our drink, we pop it out of the freezer and fill the rest with fresh water.
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