I am not exactly a Twinkie fan. I moved to the USA in my mid-twenties and so I hadn't acquired a taste for them. And most likely never will (although I did try a deep-fried Twinkie recently...not bad, considering).
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Giving is better than receiving. I do sincerely believe this, as much as I like receiving. And I do like getting stuff.
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TWINKIE SUSHI - Chopsticks optional
I am not exactly a Twinkie fan. I moved to the USA in my mid-twenties and so I hadn't acquired a taste for them. And most likely never will (although I did try a deep-fried Twinkie recently...not bad, considering). [more]
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How to Get High-End Electronics with One Simple Question
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The best things in life are (more or less) free
Now, at the risk of sounding like a great big softy, I have to share a moment that I experienced recently that reminded me of the real value of money and the place I want it to have in my life. Over the weekend, I was driving around Queen Anne hill [more]
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Giving is Better Than Blogging... or IS it?
Giving is better than receiving. I do sincerely believe this, as much as I like receiving. And I do like getting stuff. You know that old saying about giving a man a fish, and he'll eat for a day... [more]
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When you think discount retail, you probably don't think of the corner drugstore. Lucrative rewards programs may change that.
Perfect Peanut Sauce
Shake up your usual vegan fare with these kick-ass peanut sauces!
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Frayed Relationships, Damaged Credit, and Costly Additions — What a Multi-Generational Home Might Cost You
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Rejoice - it's Haagen-Dazs FREE SCOOP DAY.
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Create Your Own Raise
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