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Savvy Community Tip: Always Double Check Your Invoices
I'm always finding great tips in our community groups, and my latest favorite comes from Colbie in the How Do You Save group:
So I know it sounds like such a simple tip but really it does make a difference! I recently moved and had hired a moving company. After a long day, I signed and paid for an invoice that seemed reasonable enough for me.
Cool Off With Flavored Cubes
What a cool treat! I (luckily) stumbled upon these pictures on Flickr and it gave me a great idea. The photographer shared that savory cubes encourages the dog to drink when he's suffering from bouts of colitis and unwilling to drink the plain tap.
5 Secrets to Nailing That Skype Interview
You finally get a call back from the job you applied for in another state. They love you, but don't have the budget to fly you out for an interview; they want to interview you over Skype. It's a scenario that's happening more and more these days because it helps employers cut costs and save time.
8 Ways to Jolt Yourself Awake at Work
Ever have one of those days when you're unsure if you can make it to the end of the day without snoozing at your desk? Those sleepless nights can be tough, but staying awake on the job is even more painful. Too much coffee can make you jittery, so read on to find out what else you can do to avoid snoring at work.
A Noseful of Air Makes the Medicine Go Down
It's funny how dogs who would normally devour any meal seem to know when you try to sneak in some meds, even the teeny tiniest pill imaginable. True story, it happened to a friend of mine. Concerned that lil Chico wasn't ever going to budge, she tried everything from the popular peanut butter coating to pill pockets, but her pup refused and the daily battle began.
10 Healthy Recession Induced Habits
The question, "Is the recession good for society?" is a tough one. On the one hand, the universal lack of job security, tanking economy and stress of maintaining quality of life (or even keeping a roof over your head) is almost immeasurable.
Casa Quickie: Cut a Rug With Newspapers
When it comes to deciding what size rug to get and where to put it, I truly think a picture is worth a thousand words. And while looking at other examples is great, seeing what it will look like in your own room, with your own furniture, is even better.
To visualize what the rug will look like in your home, grab some old newspapers, adhesive tape, and measuring tape.
10 Ways to Make Spending Less More Painless
You know that cutting back will be better for you in the long run, but implementing a plan to spend less can sometimes feel impossible. It's not. You just need to sneak in little ways to make the whole thing less painless.
You'll Love This Tip For Applying Cream Blush
Remember that trick about using a blush brush with foundation for a faux airbrushed makeup look? It turns out, the blush brush is more versatile than you might imagine, especially when it comes to cream blushes. Cream formulations, which are perfect for creating a dewy glow (and also work well on dryer complexions), are typically applied with a sponge or fingers.
Simple Tip: Work In One More Workout
I have a friend of a friend who is a personal trainer, and people are always hitting her up for free advice. No matter what the question — how do I get rid of my love handles? build my biceps?
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