Mary Hunt
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These copycat recipes will save you some money or even a trip to the grocery store.
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How to Rake Leaves Without Breaking Your Back (or the Bank)
The key to sanity-saving raking? A system. Don’t just flail around chasing leaves like you’re herding squirrels.
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Allowing bills to become delinquent is wrong, but there are times when your available cash can be stretched only so far.
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Opting for minimum payment could lead to a devastating cycle of debt.
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Cheap distilled vinegar costs a third of the price of laundry softener.
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