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Archive for October 2010

popcorn 150x150 P.E.P. for Week of October 25 29, 2010  5 Things You Didnt Know About Popcorn Edition

Hello and welcome to another PEP edition. I hope you have all had a great week and are ready to head out with the kids to collect some treats this Sunday. I personally have had a very hectic week and I am excited to have some time to rest this weekend.This week, I bring to ...

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Tips for a Better Life Without Spending More

Thursday, October 28th, 2010

"Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish”. If people implement this quote in their real life then they can achieve a financially secured life. People all over the globe have been severely hit by a thunderbolt of recession so if they show a little patience and tolerance then ...

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Categories : Money Tips

Skip the Gym, Sweat at Home

Wednesday, October 27th, 2010
Push up PSF 150x150 Skip the Gym, Sweat at Home

Just like saving money and investing in our financial future, we need to put that same effort into investing in our health. Eating well and being active are the keys to a long healthy  life but many of us have a hard time  being regular with either of these. If it is not the challenge ...

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Categories : Get Healthy

Quote of the Week"The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your problems are your own. You do not blame them on your mother, the ecology, or the president. You realize that you control your own destiny. "- Albert EllisThis is a great reminder for us. No matter what challenges ...

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Balancing Virtue and Vice

Tuesday, October 26th, 2010
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Those of us who are personal finance savvy are often sharing new ways to save our pennies, unclutter, limit, and downsize. This is a great thing and something that we should all continue to work on but in doing so we need to make sure we don't lose our balance. Living frugally and saving money ...

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recycle 150x150 10 Things You Didnt Know You Could Recycle/Reuse

For this "GO Green" Monday, I am going to share with you 10 things that you can recycle that you probably haven't considered.Batteries. There are many places now where you can bring in your used one time use batteries for recycling. We keep a milk jug that we put them into when they burn out ...

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Categories : Go Green
20 bill 150x150 P.E.P for Week of October 18 22, 2010  History of the $20 Bill Edition

Happy Friday everyone and welcome to this week's PEP edition. This week you are all in store for a little history lesson- how the $20 bill came to be. I hope you all enjoy it as well as the great reads that were found in cyberspace this week.1. The first version of the $20 bill ...

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8 Ways to Save on Christmas

Thursday, October 21st, 2010
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I hate to say it but Christmas is just over 2 months away. For those of us who like be organized and save a few pennies at this time of year, here are some tips where you can do just that:Start your shopping now. There is no reason to wait until December to get started. ...

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Teach Your Kids About Money Early On

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010
chores 150x150 Teach Your Kids About Money Early On

There are many benefits to teaching your kids about money. Not only do you help them build a lifetime habit of saving but you also help them make informed decisions about how to spend their money. Doing this shows them the value of saving money for future opportunities and the importance of financial security.It really ...

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Quote of the Week"When you can't change the direction of the wind - adjust your sails. " H. Jackson BrownSometimes in life we are presented with situations that we cannot change no matter how hard we want them to. In order to get through these times we need be willing to adapt and adjust. This ...

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