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I’m sure you’ll agree that the Internet has changed the world in many ways.

Most of those changes were for the better (in my humble opinion), but some of them were actually for the worse.

The Internet’s most awesome benefit is the way it lets us access needed information from home in seconds instead of having to drive across town to the library.

Nowadays you can instantly get an answer to most any question via a simple web search.

But unfortunately, the Internet also makes it a LOT easier for the scammers of the world to take advantage of unsuspecting victims.

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Homemade fruity popsicles make a healthy and delicious summertime treat

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Now that summer is just around the corner it’s a perfect time to make plans for treating your kids (and yourself!) to some delicious frozen treats.

And what could be better on a hot summer day than a variety of fruity (and healthy) homemade frozen popsicles?

Surprisingly, these tasty “cool-off” snacks are some of the easiest treats you can make at home… [Read more…]

Why looking down can help lower your grocery bill

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Do you often suffer sticker-shock at the grocery store when you find out how much you owe?

Well, there isn’t much you can do about the amount of groceries you buy. After all, you and your family members have to eat.

But that being said, there are some things you can do to lower your grocery bill.

For example, you probably already know about buying off-brands for some items and buying in bulk when your favorite foods go on sale.  [Read more…]

7 tips for saving gas on a long road trip

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I’m sure you’ve noticed that America’s highways are jammed to the max with travelers these days.

If you’re planning to take a long road trip of your own you’re likely to find that one of your biggest travel expenses will be the money you spend on gasoline.

Things like shopping around for the best deal on a hotel room and eating food from a grocery store instead of a restaurant can save you some big bucks while you’re traveling.

Luckily, you can easily save even more by reducing the amount of gasoline you’ll be using while you travel.  [Read more…]

How to always find the right key for any lock on the first try

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If you’re like me you probably have at least half a dozen keys on your key-ring, and chances are several of them look just alike.

That can make it difficult to quickly identify the exact key you need, and that’s no fun when you’re standing outside in the cold rain fumbling with one key after another till you find the right one.

Luckily, there’s a very simple way to mark your keys so you’ll always be able to find the right one at a glance.

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