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You spend roughly 1/3 of your life sleeping, so shouldn’t you do it in a room that contributes to sweet dreams? Spiff up your bedroom with these easy changes.
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I Finally Canceled Comcast Cable…Before It Hurt More Than My Wallet
Treat me poorly once, Comcast, shame on you. Provide startlingly awful customer service again, and you lose my business entirely.
You Won't Believe How Much the Average Person Spends on Salon Visits Each Year
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You can always use an extra tote bag, and it turns out you can make one out of several items that are already in your house!
From Dumpster Diving to Garage Sales, Turning Trash Into Cash
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Building a Credit History
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