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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Teacher Gifts: Thoughtful Presents That Make a Lasting Impact
As a parent, I’ve gained insights over the years into what teachers truly appreciate as gifts, not just during the…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Frozen Assets, Stand-Up Chicken and More Great Reader Tips
I am always entertained and often educated by the tips readers mail in. Today is no exception. I’m pretty sure…
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Got a hunk of meat that feels like it could double as a doorstop? The slow cooker says, “Challenge accepted!”…
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Purr-spective Needed: Help Me Find the Best Budget-Friendly Cat Food and Litter
Dear Cheapskate: With all the suggestions you have made for the “best inexpensive” products in your blog EverydayCheapskate.com (which I…
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10-10-10: The Tool That Saved Me From Making a Bad Decision (And Running Out of Gas)
Experts tell us, and I can concur wholeheartedly from my own experience, that when people admit to the worst financial…
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Organized Chaos: My Intended Journey to a Clutter-Free 2025
I won’t try to kid you into thinking I’m some kind of organizational expert. I am the most disorganized person…
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Popular Money Advice You Shouldn’t Take
Money advice — it’s available everywhere. But that doesn’t mean you should take it. The wise person knows how to…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Let the Butcher Help Cut the Grocery Bill
Dear Cheapskate: I have become more thrifty and aware now that I read this column. Thank you! I wanted to…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Meet Your Own Personal Loan Shark
Imagine paying outrageous amounts of interest to a greedy finance company and loving every minute of it. Or how about…
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One day as I was hurriedly putting groceries away, the fruit bowl was not within reach, so I put the…
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A Free Fun Family Outing of Stargazing
If things are so hectic in your household that you can’t remember the last time you took a break for…
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Simplifying is Simply Fabulous
Anyone with a lick of fashion sense knows the secret of style is found in the accessories. Men have it…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Five Mistakes Home Cooks Make, According to the Pros
The best way to become a great home cook is to learn proper techniques, then practice. Learning some of the…
Read More » The Dos and Don’ts of Campaign Contributions
In all my years of writing this column, I’ve steered clear of politics. But every rule has its exception, and…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
How to Build a Reasonable Grocery Stockpile Without Losing Your Mind
Stockpiling groceries sounds like something only the most dedicated coupon clippers would do. But the truth is, it’s a smart…
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