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My wife picked up a cookbook at the library--one of those beautiful cookbooks with a gorgeous pictures of each dish. It had an above-average number of dishes that appealed to me.
A few weeks ago, I took a seminar called "Commanding Your Clutter" at a local community college. Here's what I learned about collecting, hoarding, shopping, and finally, letting go
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Think you can afford more house in the exurbs? Think again.
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My wife picked up a cookbook at the library--one of those beautiful cookbooks with a gorgeous pictures of each dish. It had an above-average number of dishes that appealed to me.
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5 Times Personal Loans May Be Better Than Credit Cards
Sometimes getting a personal loan is a better choice than using your credit cards.
5 Painless Ways to Lower Your Cell Phone Bill
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9 Things People With Good Phone Skills Never Do
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The 5 Best Detangling Combs
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How to Get Rid of Your Junk
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7 Ways to Rent An Apartment With Bad Credit
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