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7 Healthy Alternatives to Valentines Day Treats
Valentine’s Day is on the horizon, and that means lots of Valentine day treats. It seems as though this time of year is filled with chocolate and sweet treats, but the good news is, there are healthy treats that can be used as alternatives. You don’t always have to give candy themed gifts and to…
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Food Storage Friday: Storing Perishables
One thing that doesn’t get talked about a lot of how to store perishables so you get the most out of them. This can be tricky as there are so many different things that go bad at different times. I have a few generic suggestions that can be applied to most things. Produce: All but…
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How to Save On Gas When The Price Keeps Going Up
I don’t know how much gas is in your area, but it just seems like it keeps going up in my city. It doesn’t seem that you know how to save on gas because there is only so much you can do. I’m always looking for ways to make my gas go just a little bit…



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