Dogtor Tess

(Inspired by AmFam ) Our food bill for the week averages out to about $125 (including eating out). Sometimes more, very often less. I can feed us for a week on $75 without difficulty and have been able to do it for fifty when the budget was tight last summer. I spent $175 last Sunday and that will get us to this next Saturday and the only reason it was that high to begin with is that we had dog food ($14), laundry detergent and dishwasher detergent and toothpaste and hairbands, otherwise it’d

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Pair aim to beat bookstore costs.

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Let me start by saying that this is an UNPAID review of the Swiffer SweeperVac . I just wanted to share my experience with this product for the greater good. I got the Swiffer SweeperVac about two weeks ago on a whim. It was something I had wanted for a LONG time and when I found that I had that extra $30 in my budget (squee!) I decided to GO FOR IT! Yes, I paid $30. No, I did not have a coupon. I was unfortunate enough to not have a working printer at the time, and I just did not

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By: Jadon Sluck
People are becoming more curious about the best pet health insurance. This is more true for those who treat their pets as family. And as you go about pet ownership, you will realize how expensive it can be to have you furry companions go through a periodic medical check up to ensure that [...]

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Moving to a new place with cheaper rent will definitely cut back on expenses in the long run–but the upfront costs of moving (security deposit, moving truck, etc) can still take a chunk out of your bank account. AT reader Erika and her roommate Shannon found a new flat and another roommate to ease their financial burdens; however, they needed a few cost-effective things to fix up their new pad… First thing’s first: Painting the apartment. Erika chose a soft grey-blue to paint the wall above

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