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This 'Got Milk?' Ad's Message: Almond Milk Will Traumatize Your Children
My son has a dairy allergy, and we've had every kind of milk substitute there is to be had. He always asks me for the "peanut" milk (because it has pictures of nuts on the carton, and they are all the same to him) because it's his favorite.
Also, these people are dumb. Have they never drank juice that requires shaking? How is swishing a carton some kind of chore?
Streamline Your Grocery Shopping Routine
This is why I drive past HellMart to go to Aldi instead. It takes me 30 minutes total from the time I leave the house, to the time I return again. I shop once a week. The only extra effort required on my part is to put my reusable bags back in my trunk after I put away the groceries, and keep a few quarters in my car.
I just realized this last weekend how much I enjoy shopping there, when I ended up at Kroger because the Aldi was closed for the holiday. It took me forever, and I was exhausted from all the extra walking (mostly because I'm pregnant right now).
Verizon Wireless Adds $2 'Convenience' Fee To Make Your Life More Inconvenient
When I signed up a few years ago for Verizon DSL, the only options they gave me was automatic credit card payments or auto-debit my checking account.
If I wasn't getting the cheapest deal available in my area without service issues, I certainly would not be using them at ALL.
Cooking Ingredients To Substitute When You're Missing Stuff
I've used whole milk in place of cream, with good results in things like soup and baked goods. You can also up the "creamy" flavor by adding in some plain non-dairy creamer with the milk (if you have powdered, just dissolve it in an equal amount of hot water)
For something like Creme Brulee where the main focus of the dish is the cream, I doubt this would work well.
Bank Of America Decides To Let Foreclosed-Upon Family Stay In House Until Wife Dies
I have been in that position, but the choice was not mine to make. I watched someone I love go to endless cancer treatment sessions, and all it did was make him sicker and sicker, until he was in so much pain he couldn't get out of bed. Honestly, it was not worth it for him to live longer and more miserably, regardless of the cost.
After that happened, my husband and I seriously discussed it, and neither of us wants to ever suffer for a longer time, or cause hardship on anyone, especially if it could be avoided. I'm not saying to not fight cancer, but there is a point where your chances are 5% to live 5 years, and in pain the whole time?
How To Handle Lending Money To Loved Ones
#2 has always been my governing rule. I'm working on #1 more now, I've been burned too many times (by the same people! I never learn)
Consumer Reports Poll Says 14% Of Shoppers Lie To Cover Up Lack Of Gift
I only had this happen to me one time. By a nephew of my sister's (by marriage, he's not my nephew, and his mother didn't buy my kids any gifts in the years I've known her) He's 5. I went to my sister's house for Christmas, not knowing they were even going to be there. He wanted to know where his gift was. I told him sorry, I didn't get you one. I told his mother I didn't know they were going to be there, she obviously knew we were going to be there, and didn't get my kids anything.
Oh well. I didn't get them anything this year either. And I also taught my kids that when they see someone they know, they should say hi, how are you, Merry Christmas, etc. NOT "where's my present?"
A "Buy Nothing Christmas" Can Save Money, Refresh The Holiday Spirit
Agreed. The last several years I have made hand made gifts, and sticking to a $10 per person rule for supplies, including wrapping.
All kids are excluded from this rule. Thankfully, I only have to shop for my own 2 and one nephew. If there were more kids involved, I might have to make a stricter budget for each one.
When To Cut Kids Off From Allowance
All valid points. I can't say there is only one right answer, it depends on the kids involved.
When I was young, my mom paid per chore. Which was good for the kids who did chores on a regular basis, we got paid well. The other half of my siblings didn't want to help, and never had to, which was completely unfair.
I give my kids an allowance, based on their age. When they get older, I may renegotiate to include responsibilities such as chores or grade average. As it is now, the one in school gets straight A's and both help with age appropriate chores (except cleaning their own room).
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How To Decide Whether To Sock Funds Away Or Pay Off Debt
When I was in debt, I always did a 3-way split between debt, savings, and spending (either a large needed purchase, or something more frivolous), with the largest amount going towards the debt, and an equal but smaller amount for the other two.
Now that I am not in debt (except for a mortgage) I do a 3-way split with the largest going to savings, and smaller amounts going towards large, needed purchases and something frivolous like a nice meal or two.
Always including the needed purchases keeps me from going into debt again or drawing money back out of my savings.