tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41826140481400503732024-02-19T07:14:24.296-05:00Haus of Jacula Just an ( almost) 30 something taking a bite out of life. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01508151778792103592noreply@blogger.comBlogger160125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182614048140050373.post-57721133871060071292013-07-12T07:38:00.000-04:002013-07-12T07:38:29.399-04:00So You've Decided To Leave Cable : A Handguide <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> This morning has found me two cups of coffee deep at only 6:26 am. I slept terribly last night, and the day greeted me at 4:00am. This morning, I decided to work on my newest obsession of budgeting. Please allow me to vent for a moment, while I tell you why I absolutely loathe RCN and cable companies in general. While I love, love, love, BRAVO and all things real housewives, I think its insane to pay $135.00 a month for cable and Internet. I literally watch the news, and Bravo. THAT'S IT. About a year ago, I decided to as they say "cut the cable cord" and get rid of my cable. I kept Internet and it was about $50.00 a month with taxes etc when all was said and done. I made it about two solid months with no cable. Quite the impressive feat for a self proclaimed trash TV lover. I eventually went back to cable, mainly because Hans and I agreed he was going to pay for it and it was worth it to have ESPN and Bravo. The price had naturally gone up, within two months and the bill is standing strong at $135.00 a month. Did I mention we had showtime as well? It was an extra $3.00 a month to get great movies like, Sharknado and Scary Movie 9. You get the idea. Absolute garbage.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I called recently, to see the options for lowering the bill. Perhaps back to basic cable? The nice man, told me that If I changed service, It would be a cool 8 dollar savings to have about 20 channels vs my 200 that I currently have. I promptly wrote this man off, assuming perhaps he was smoking Crystal Meth. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> There must be a better way to watch TV and keep up with current movies. I did some early bird research this morning and I am here to say, there are some options for us who are trying to eat and go out once in a while in lieu of living off cat food and being poor after paying the cable bill. Whooo Hooo! </span><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;">When you have time for TV, Roku delivers with the best selection of streaming entertainment anywhere – from popular premium </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;">services like Netflix, Hulu Plus, HBO GO, Spotify and MLB.TV to many free entertainment options like Crackle, Pandora, Disney and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;">VEVO. Every Roku brings you access to over 750 channels featuring the best in movies, TV shows, live sports, music, photo and</span></span></i><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This option is one I have never come across until this morning, while scouring the Internet. MOHU is an HDTV antenna ( think bunny ears) for your TV. You can use it to pick up channels for FREE without any cable subscription. There are more then one type of HDTV antenna, but this one by far has the best reviews and success with users. Simply attach the MOHU to your TV and locate the best place for the receptor. Although a little sightly, depending where you place it, you could get up to 30 channels for free in HD WITH NO CABLE SUBSCRIPTiON. One Caveat, you will need Internet for this gadget as well. Not too shabby, might be worth a go. Online, they are on average about $90.00 but I also found them on EBAY new for about $55.00. Shop around for a deal. </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 24px;"><i>With the Mohu Leaf Ultimate, you no longer have to pay high monthly cable or satellite bills to enjoy your favorite shows. The-top-of-the-line Mohu Leaf Ultimate delivers the most popular shows and more on network television for FREE in full 1080 HD. These stations include Fox, PBS, ABC, CBS, and NBC. </i></span></span></div>
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If you have used any of these devices, or subscriptions, I would love to hear about it. Just remember, if you do decide to cut your cable ties, you could end up saving a substantial amount of money. Be aware, you <b><i>do</i></b> need Internet to run all of these devices, and use these streaming subscriptions. That's a small price to pay in my opinion, plus you most likely already have it. Remember, most major network channels are now broadcasting for free. With all the free TV options available and streaming live movies and TV, there is no real need to pay for cable anymore :)</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01508151778792103592noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182614048140050373.post-90067581635703761782013-07-08T19:46:00.000-04:002013-07-08T19:46:48.771-04:00Go time. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #8e7cc3; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Here we go. Its the eve of my 30th birthday, and as I sit here drinking a Busch and trying to sort through all of my emotions I cant help but reflect on the past 10 years. For the record, stating that 10 years has passed since I turned 20, really hurts. I am feeling the 30 burn at the moment but I am going to keep this post upbeat, cause lets be honest, how bad could 30 be?? I am going to spare you the Jacula highlights of yesteryear. But please know, I wrote them all out. Then I smiled, and hit delete. I don't need to list them all here. Here is what I can tell you. I have an amazing family. We might not be the most normal, but we get each other and that's all that matters. Family is everything. Who else will tell you, that you are 30 flirty and fabulous when you feel 30 old and boring? I can also tell you, true friends are hard to find, you will know if you have them. Its easy to see. My regrets so far in life are the following: Not taking enough pictures. So I want to make sure I do that this year. Also, on my current things to do list: Eat a banana split, learn to do a cartwheel ( I have 365 days to perfect this before 31) and do more things that I am afraid of. Today, I am proud to report I watched countless videos on line on how to install flooring and I signed up for a tile laying class at the Home Depot. Go me. So without further ado, this moment that has been 10 years of anxiety in the making is here. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #8e7cc3; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">People say that your 30's are some of the best times of your life. We will see about that. As for 30, I am ready bitches. Lets do it. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;"> This morning, I found myself in a serious dilemma. Having to make one of the hardest decisions, in the midst of a very real and pressing issue I called my friend Becky to sort things out. As soon as she answered, we got to talking and I confessed my legitimate concerns over which Hemsworth brother was hotter, Chis or Liam. Now, I know what you are thinking, I am psychotic. That may very well be true, but lets get real. Have you seen Thor? Hes so hot, his younger beefy brother, aka. Gale from Hunger Games / Miley Cyrus' fiance is a hot tamale himself. Does anyone know if Miley is still marrying him? Every time i try to research it, I get off topic and start drooling on my Macbook looking at half naked pictures of the Hemsworth brothers. Needless to say, we spent a solid 20 minutes debating the issue, then another 10 minutes over breakfast. The consensus? We aren't sure who is hotter, because they both bring a lot to the table. The moral here is that, a beefcake of a man can take a morning of crappy, rain and miserable children to a morning of pure happiness. I now present to you, today's post of </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>Here I sit 29 and unmarried. My true love, Lance Bass has since come out of the closet, and we never got to have those kids. In fact, the closest thing to that has happened in regards to my diluted life prediction, has come in the form of getting lit off of 1/2 price Corona's while sitting in a baby pool in my mothers back yard. </i></span><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">As it turns out, things don't always go according to plan. But that's OK, I just keep telling myself that while a</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">approaching 30, its normal to panic. Now let me share, my inner most thoughts with</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> a little version of what happens in my mind each day.</span></i><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>Society: All your friends have babies, when will you have one? If you wait until after 30 your baby will have 3 heads and a tail. YOU WILL BE TOO OLD. You don't want a baby with a tail do you? DO YOU ?!?!?</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>Real life Jackie's brain: What the hell. Too old? I am turning 30! I don't feel old, don't people live past 100 now? In 2013 your telling me I cant have a baby over 30? Cant I freeze my eggs next to some ice cream in my freezer? Not to mention, there is always adoption, assholes. </i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>Society: Oh you poor thing. You aren't married and you don't have a beach house and 2 cars. Whats there to live for? or There must be something wrong with her... ( whispers and head nods)</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>Real life Jackie's brain: Does this make me a worthless contribution to society? What the hell is wrong with you!? I am 29. Shouldn't we worry when I am 39 and living the life of a hermit?</i></span></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">When everything around me feels like its too much pressure, I remember the wise words of my father. " Screw them, do what you want" ( please note this works to use in pretty much any situation) and I proudly assert myself again as a woman who works on her own timeline. Not what I "should" be doing. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Recently, my own mom, who has never been one for pressure, asked me if she would ever be a grandmother. I was caught off guard, especially when I realized she was serious. I didn't tell her at the time, but i am sure she saw it when I turned up my nose and glared at her, she really pissed me off.</span></i><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i> ( still love you mom) My initial thought was, not you too. Its not Kath's fault,or any ones really. I know my mom wasn't trying to be offensive. But sometimes, you just give in to the idea that you may very well have something wrong with you, since you are in fact, NOT where you thought you would be at a certain age. </i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>I have learned, that you cant compare yourself to others. Its hard, really hard. But you have no idea what their life path is about. In my experience comparison, leads to envy, jealousy, and gets you literally nowhere. Well that's a lie, it does help you gain about 10 pounds and gives you a one way ticket to miserable. The reality of it all, is who gives a crap what anyone thinks about your life, you are living for you, or at least you should be. Marrying Lance Bass and living in LA is not for everyone. Either is marriage, babies, or a conventional job. So be it. The lesson is this.</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">live.</span> You want a baby, go make one. You want a marriage, you ring those wedding bells girl. You want to pack your shit and move across the country, break out the packing tape. DO YOU. The time is right when its time. Slow down and live. Screw the idea of your MASH future, and your perfect idea of what and where you need to be at 30. If you get nothing more from my ramblings, please take this, next time you feel old or sub par, please repeat. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta; font-size: large;"><b>Its 30. Not, death. </b></span></i></span></div>
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<i>"Single? Irrelevant. Staying happily married is a feat, I suppose, but getting married in itself is no accomplishment. Making good decisions, dealing with bad ones, resisting outside pressure, moving at your own speed, overcoming fear, growing up, facing your faults -- these are accomplishments. If they find you married, so be it. If they find you single, so be it. Just as age is no mark of worth, birthdays are no measure of beginnings...Your beginning will be the day you take on your malaise. "Now" has a ring to it, no?"</i></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This morning, I had the pleasure of waking up to my fan turning off at 4:30 am. Normally, this wouldn't be an issue, but the power had gone out, and I was now without the whirling noise that apparently, now need to sleep. Without realizing it, I've come quite dependent on the fan. I am sure by now, you are thinking, Jackie why the hell does anyone give a rats ass about your fan or the power outage for that matter? Well, as you may know, I am on the brink of 30, its a mere month away, and I have about a million thoughts racing through my mind, all the time. This morning, around 4:31am, my thoughts were off and running and there was no turning back. Going back to sleep, was not in the cards and my blog came to mind as something to do to pass the powerless time. Maybe the fan turning off and the power going out or the fact that I feel like I am getting old, but still feel young doesn't matter or apply to you. But hear me out. I think I have some decent thoughts on the matter, and I plan to share them over my newest blog series Dirty Thirties and How To Survive. As the oldest gal in my group of friends, I feel like its my civic duty to guide the way to and through this horrifying birthday mile stone. Plus, I watched Princesses of Long Island last night on Bravo, and now I know I am not the only 29 something in America who doesn't have their shit together. Those bitches need help. So, for the first entry, lets keep the knives in the kitchen and keep it light! Most people claim that your 30's are some of the best times of your life, and since I am sure one of my future posts will be about me highlighting all the horrible fears I have for 30, I would like to share with you a friendly life list, of things to before you turn 30.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I researched a lot of lists, but I decided to share one with you, instead of making my own. Mainly because I am lazy, but also because I laughed to hard at this one, cause it didnt suck. Heres what lured me in. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This website is awesome, if like me you want to live like Carrie Bradshaw. Simply create an account, and you can set up a delivery date for a particular designer dress. You can also rent accessories such as bags, jewelry, watches and belts. Some designers include, Badgley Mischka, Diane Von Furstenberg,</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This website allows you to enter your current payments for cell phones, and cable and it generates other money saving options. It was featured on CNN as well as ABC.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Utilizes local discounts that you can download directly to your phone. Most are time sensitive. For example, you could get a $10.00 haircut, but the voucher may expire within the day or two days. </span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNByMeW6Y8aPcLhjrcsLM1a9fiZJKXEaKWPd5M9qPruLJk-9WSgKYUSUpk2P6BLbmjGihZhxnuyOIcywUWdKSbSvfq9YHeb7vnj5Vp-H9cfrlQtibYaCF4Z3RmS-fXv9QGSGw4_MfjdOI/s1600/nin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNByMeW6Y8aPcLhjrcsLM1a9fiZJKXEaKWPd5M9qPruLJk-9WSgKYUSUpk2P6BLbmjGihZhxnuyOIcywUWdKSbSvfq9YHeb7vnj5Vp-H9cfrlQtibYaCF4Z3RmS-fXv9QGSGw4_MfjdOI/s1600/nin.jpg" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You also get 1% cash back on all purchases. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You can save or spend your bonus cash.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Each month you can use your points to get gift cards ( which I do) or use it to get a cash back bonus check. You can have the check sent to you, or use it toward paying your monthly bill. They also allow you to use your reward cash to donate to charities such as Make a Wish Foundation and The Red Cross. As always, its best to pay off your balance in full each month, so make sure you are careful with the card. You don't want to get into debt just for the sake of rewards. For years, I was using a crap Citi bank card with rewards that sucked. You couldn't use them unless you wanted to get a discount off of an item you still had to pay for. Totally lame. Depending on how much and where you shop, you can really make out. For instance, I try to buy groceries at Walmart. I save money because its cheap and I also get 5% cash back each time I use my card. Not too shabby. I also like to buy from Groupon and Living Social. I get cash back from each Groupon purchase, plus Groupon in itself is a discount for services or goods. If I buy gifts and beauty supplies at Ulta, I get 10% back each time! Its not for everyone, but it may be for you. Here are the current cash back bonuses for Discover.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There are certain things in life that I will never understand. Why does the shampoo bottle always empty like 2 months before the conditioner runs out? Why did the chicken really cross the road? and most importantly, where the hell does all my money go? The past year, I 've been on a mission to be cheap. I have to say, while I still have a ways to go, I have learned a lot from trolling the web and I want to share some information with you on budgeting. I know, I know, budgeting is something that everyone hates for multiple reasons. Mainly, its a pain in the ass and time consuming. It also takes some serious planning as well as self restraint to make it work. Today's entry will start with the basics and then delve into what I call a more psycho planning approach to budgeting. Depending on how hard core you are about saving money, you may be able to stop reading this blog entry earlier on. The remainder of the strategies, are not, for the faint of heart. More on that later, lets get the basics on.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Let me start by saying that I used to be a huge fan of Suze Orman. I thought she was the guru of finance and all things budget friendly. I have a few of her books, but after a while, she just wansnt working for me. A lot of her advice was specific to situations that I wasnt in, or even worse didnt apply to me. I ended up leaving Suze in the dust, and moving on to a bigger badder finance wizard, enter Dave Ramsey. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">If you dont know who Dave Ramsey is, you need to aquaint yourself. He breaks down savings and planning into a fool proof way. His most basic system is what he refers to as The Seven Baby Steps.</span></span><br />
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1. Save up $1,000.00 for an emergency fund</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Dave explains that things breaking down and malfunctioning isnt a matter of if it will happen but when. We have all had our car break down, or had to take our dog to the vet unexpectadly. You need to be ready for these things. A starting amount of $1,000.00 should be enough to cover you in case of an incident. </span><br />
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2. Pay off all debts using the debt snowball. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The snowball is a system that is easily implemented. You order your debts from lowest amount owed to highest. Interest rates shouldnt be taken into account, because this is all about momentum and having little successes to keep you motivated to continue. Begin by paying off the lowest amount owed. At that time pay the minimum payment on all other debts. Once the bill is paid off, use that money on the next debt in addition to the minimum payment and so on. Heres an example...</span><br />
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Macys - $600.00</span><br />
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In this case, you would pay off Macys first. Lets say your payment is $50.00 a month. You pay until the balance is zero. Then take the extra $50.00 and start applying that to your Kohl's charge in addition to the minimum payment you were already making. Hence the snowball method. Once Macys and Kolhs are paid off, you can move to citibank. At this point, you have $100.00 in addition to the minimum payment. </span><br />
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3. 3-6 months of expenses in savings</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you dont have a retirement fund set up. DO IT NOW. The earlier you start, the more money you can accumulate over the years. If you start early enough, you will be able to acrue interest and be in a good place. Please dont wait too long to do this. You will lose a significant amount of money if you wait till your 30's to open a retirement fund. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Consider this scenario: If you begin saving for retirement at 25, putting away $2,000 a year for just 40 years, you'll have around $560,000, assuming earnings grow at 8 percent annually. Now, let's say you wait until you're 35 to start saving. You put away the same $2,000 a year, but for three decades instead, and earnings grow at 8 percent a year. When you're 65 you'll wind up with around $245,000 -- less than half the money. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">5. Save money for college for your children</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">6. pay off your house early</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">7. Build your wealth and give. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Budget is a dirty word to most people, but you must <span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">budget down to the last dime</span> if you're going to successfully implement the envelope system.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Of course, there will be budget items that you cannot include in your envelope system, like bills paid by check or automatic withdraw. However, you can <span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">create categories like food, gas, clothing and entertainment</span>.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">After you've categorized your cash expenses, fill each envelope with the money allotted for it in your budget. For example, if you allow $100 for clothing, put $100 in cash in your clothing envelope for the month.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Once you've spent all the money in a given envelope, you're done spending for that category. If you go on a shopping spree and spend the $100 in your clothing envelope, you can't spend any more on clothes until you budget for that category again. That means <em style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">no visits to the ATM</em> to withdraw more money!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">While debit cards can't get you directly into debt, if used carelessly, they can cause you to over-spend. <span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">There's something psychological about spending cash that hurts more than swiping a piece of plastic.</span> If spending cash whenever possible can become a habit, you'll be less likely to over-spend or buy on impulse.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Certainly, some bills may come in at different times of the month, so you'll need to adjust your written game plan to take it one step further. You need to <span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">plan the budget based upon your pay periods</span>.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This girl has some seriously awesome advice. Please watch her video below for a more strict money saving budget. I have been trying to use this one for a while now. Its hard to do, but its also fun to try. Give it a whirl if you are brave. Click the link to go to her site, then watch her you tube video. Its worth your time!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01508151778792103592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182614048140050373.post-43304358908403945812013-01-29T16:23:00.000-05:002013-01-29T16:23:22.495-05:00miserly tips and tricks for broke 30 somethings<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #8e7cc3; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yesterday was a snow day, so I didn't have to work. I couldn't get out of bed for the life of me, but I decided I could make the most of my piling by looking up ideas for the blog. I did a lot of research and I would like to share some money saving tips. I know that there are some tips that are no brainers, spend less, save more! Don't shower for 20 minutes, turn the thermostat down etc. I am fully prepared to give you some non lame ideas you may not have thought of. Hopefully, one or two strike your fancy and you can adopt them into your lifestyle. Before my miserly list of scandalous money saving tricks I wanted to share a few statistics.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> A four-minute shower uses approximately 20 to 40 gallons of water.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">On average in the winter your thermostat should remain at 68°F </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;">In the summer, it should remain at </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;">78°F</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Studies show that the proper measure for money spent on groceries is $100.00 dollars per person per month. ( Think about how much you spend, bet its a lot more)</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">1. <b>Commit to shopping less.</b></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; line-height: 18px;">Its easy to stop at the store after work to pick up a few last minute items. Truth is, the more you shop the more you spend. All those $10.00-$20.00 odds and ends trips add up</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;">A recent study shows that impulse buys shoot up 23 percent on unplanned trips, and decrease 13 percent when planned.</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;">2.<b> Plan out your meals</b></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;">Smart menu planning can help save you money at the store. I would try to plan weekly menus. This also helps with the never ending question "What should we have for dinner?" If you are hardcore you can plan monthly menus, but that seems too overwhelming to me. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;">Experts say to set aside 10% of your weekly salary for groceries and to plan on paying with cash. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;">Shopping with dollars in hand will cut spending by about 25 percent per trip. "It's psychologically more difficult to fork over cash than a credit card," says Jeanette Pavini, coupons.com's household savings expert. When you only have a certain amount to spend, its easy to forgo life's simple pleasures at the store. Leave the Oreos and Kit Kats for the next shopper with less discriminating taste. </span></span><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; line-height: 15px;">Check Pinterest and the Internet for recipes. You can easily and inexpensively make your own Febreeze, Windex, Laundry Detergent and Shower Spray from items you have on hand. Plus you save yourself from all the harsh chemicals in store brands. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 5px; vertical-align: baseline;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">2. <b>Pack lunch/ Eat dinner at home</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">Eating out each day adds up. Eating out, is even pricier. If you plan your meals you wont be caught up in the we have nothing to eat, I am too lazy to cook web.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">3. <b>Invest in a freezer chest</b></span></div>
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You can use to freeze extra food, which enables you to pay less per pound of it at the store. You can also prepare meals in advance and can stock up when there are good deals.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #8e7cc3; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">My friend Luisa loves to go shopping for what she calls "Treasures" she shops around and gets vases and accessories on the cheap. Thrifting is super fun and you can save a ton of money. However, It doesn't need to be limited to just treasures. You can find gently worn clothing and other household items from blenders to sofas at thrift stores. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #8e7cc3; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You can save hundreds of dollars a year by comparing prices at different stations. Gasbuddy.com will help you compare prices to find the cheapest gas in your zip code. By filling up your gas tank when you have a quarter tank left, you wont be stuck going to the nearest most expensive station if your car is almost empty. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #8e7cc3; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> ( free) book from the library. It may sound lame, but in the long run it can be just as if not more relaxing then some good ol' retail therapy.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #8e7cc3; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">•30 percent: Housing and debt (mortgage/rent, credit cards, auto loans, student loans, etc.)<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />•26 percent: Living expenses (food, clothing, utilities, transportation, medical, entertainment)<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />•25 percent: Taxes (federal, state, local, and property; FICA and Medicare)<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />•15 percent: Savings and retirement (401(k), stocks, mutual funds, college savings, etc.)<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />•4 percent: Insurance (life, health, disability, auto, homeowners, etc.)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #8e7cc3; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've gotten some pretty positive feedback about recent posts of practicality. So I decided to devote this weeks posts to being cheap. I've already addressed couponing, so I thought I would back up the frugal train to cleaning products. I currently, make my own Febreeze for about 70 cents a bottle. I don't miss paying $5.00 to buy it at the grocery store, and it has better staying power than real Febreeze. Using the Internet, I discovered ways to make cleaning products on the cheap. I will be sharing these later this week. Today, I want to share a cheap and versatile product no woman should be without....</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #8e7cc3;">On my quest to clean, I thought I should showcase vinegar which is quickly becoming one of my favorite things! I know some people detest the smell, but its cheap and can be used for so many things its insane. You can buy a gallon jug. which I recommend, for about $4.00 at Walmart. It literally pays for its self with one use! I scoured Pinterst and the interwebs to bring you the best list of all the things you can do with it. I have highlighted the items I have tried and used with success in Pink. I highlighted items in Green that I have heard friends have used and been successful with. If you have any questions, or have tips that weren't showcased on the list, please share them! I would love to hear about them. Prepare to be amazed at the power ( and cheapness) of all things Vinegar.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Wipe the sticker with vinegar. Leave on for 5 minutes. It will break down the residue in the sticker, and save you from breaking your nails trying to scrape it off.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Give all of your large and small appliances a cleaning by using vinegar to deodorize, break down and descale. Simply add a cup of vinegar to the appliance (which uses water), let it sit, and then run a full cycle through. Dump the vinegar and smile because you have clean and fully functioning appliances! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Easy, quick and painfully effective, microwave cleaning will never be the same. Simply add equal parts water and vinegar and microwave for 4 minutes. Carefully remove the bowl with oven gloves and wipe the insides with a clean microfiber cloth. ( The bowl will be hot!!) The steam created will literally melt off any microwave mess. Use a little elbow grease and clean out said microwave. It will be as good as new. This one works, and will save you time as well as sanity.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">All you need to do is add plain white vinegar to a spray bottle, Fill a spray bottle with equal parts white vinegar and water and use this to mist your fabrics instead of a 6 dollar bottle of Febreeze. It quickly neutralizes odours and the vinegar smell disappears in minutes. ( I prefer to use what I term Jackie's Bootleg Febreeze, look for the recipe in an upcoming blog!)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you are ready to do away with fabric softener and dryer sheets, try this instead. During the wash cycle, add in a half cup of white distilled vinegar. Believe it or not, the acid reduces static and keeps dryer lint from sticking to your clothes. Further to that, it can also help brighten, soften and deodorize the clothing. It’s a no-brainer!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you like to cook but hate the smell of onions, garlic, meat, fish and spices on your hands, this trick is for you. Clean your hands with soap and water, and then rinse well with vinegar. The vinegar will remove those strong odours and leave your hands looking and smelling clean afterward. Easy!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I don’t cut any meat on my wood cutting board, but I cut everything else on here. So, to keep it clean simply wash it with a vinegar-soaked cloth after each use and you’ll remove the bacteria. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Spray full-strength vinegar around the sink and tub. Wipe clean with a damp cloth. ** I use this trick with a simple brush wand. You know the ones for dishes where you can add in the soap and then wash? Just add a drop of dish soap, fill the rest with vinegar and then leave i the shower! Scrub down the shower walls after each use, while you are still in the shower. Trust me, this is a time saver and it works like a charm! My shower has never been cleaner!!! DO IT!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> To remove light scorch marks on fabrics, rub gently with vinegar. Wipe with a clean cloth. This technique also works on deodorant stains.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pour a cup or more of diluted white distilled vinegar into the bowl. Let sit several hours or overnight. Scrub well with a toilet brush and flush.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Make a paste of 2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar and ¼ cup salt or baking soda. Rub into the stain and let dry. Vacuum the residue the next day. (Always test an out-of-sight part of the carpet first.)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">** I have tried something similar that works on new and old stains. Spray stain with vinegar and water solution. Cover with a damp washcloth. Use white if you can. Use the iron on a steam setting to iron over the stain. Watch in amazement as the stain is lifted into the washcloth! BINGO! NO MORE STAIN!!!!**</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To remove old paint, place brushes in a pot with vinegar. Soak for an hour, then turn on the stove and bring the vinegar to a simmer. Drain and rinse clean.</span></div>
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<strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">* Wipe off a dirty faucet.</span></strong></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> To get rid of lime buildup, make a paste of 1 teaspoon vinegar and 2 tablespoons salt. Apply to sink fixtures and rub with a cloth.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Get the stains out of old socks and sweaty gym clothes by soaking them in a vinegar solution. Add 1 cup of white distilled vinegar to a large pot of water, bring to a boil and drop in the stained clothes. Let them soak overnight, and in the morning stained clothes are fresh and bright.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Wipe white distilled vinegar on scuffed leather bags and shoes. It will restore their shine and help hide the marks.</span></div>
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<strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">* Banish weeds.</span></strong></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Pour white distilled vinegar on the weeds growing in the cracks of your walkway and driveway. Saturate the plant so the vinegar reaches the roots. ** My good friend April's dad taught my mom this trick years ago. It works and its cheap! WINNING!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Don’t throw out cut flowers once they start to wilt. Instead, add two tablespoons of white vinegar and one teaspoon of sugar to a quart of water. Pour the solution into your vase, and the flowers will perk up.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Dab a cotton ball soaked in white vinegar on mosquito bites and insect stings. It will stop them from itching and help disinfect the area so they heal faster.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Brush your teeth once a week with white distilled vinegar. Dip your toothbrush into the vinegar and brush thoroughly. It will help prevent bad breath, too.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Before you apply your favorite polish, wipe your nails with a cotton ball soaked in white distilled vinegar. The clean surface will help your manicure last.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Spray your dog with one cup white distilled vinegar mixed with one quart water. The solution is a cheap alternative to expensive pet-care products, plus the vinegar will help repel pests like fleas and ticks.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cat litter can leave behind an unwelcome smell. Eliminate it by pouring a half-inch of white distilled vinegar into the empty litter box. Let stand for 20 minutes, then rinse with cold water.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">*<strong>Kill bacteria in meat</strong> </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Marinating in vinegar knocks out bacteria and tenderizes the meat. Create a marinade by adding ¼ cup balsamic vinegar for every 2 pounds of meat to your own blend of herbs and spices. Let the meat sit anywhere from 20 minutes to 24 hours, depending on how strong you want the flavor, then cook it in the morning without rinsing.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">* Prevent cracked eggs</span></strong></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Prevent eggs from cracking as they hard-boil by adding two tablespoons of white vinegar to the water. The eggs will stay intact, and the shells will peel off more easily when you’re ready to eat them.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>* Steam away a microwave mess</strong> </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fill a small bowl with equal parts hot water and vinegar, and place it in the microwave on high for 5 minutes. As the steam fills the microwave, it loosens the mess, making clean up a breeze</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you have a worn DVD that skips or freezes, wipe it down with white distilled vinegar applied to a soft cloth. Make sure the DVD is completely dry before reinserting it into the player.</span></div>
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<strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">* Get those last drops of condiments</span></strong></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> If you can’t get that final bit of mayonnaise or salad dressing out of the jar, dribble in a few drops of vinegar. Put the cap on tightly and shake. The remaining condiments will slide out.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>* Rinse fruits and vegetables</strong> </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Add 2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar to one pint water. Use the mixture to wash fresh fruits and vegetables, then rinse thoroughly. The solution kills more pesticide residue than does pure water. **Works well and if you are lucky enough, you will see scummy reminates in the water :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>* Brighter Easter eggs</strong> </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Before you dye Easter eggs, mix 1 teaspoon of vinegar with ½ cup of hot water, then add food coloring. The vinegar keeps the dye bright and prevents the color from streaking.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>* Loosen a rusted screw</strong> </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pour vinegar onto the screw, and it will easily unstick.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>* Remove gum</strong> </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To remove gum from fabric or hair, heat a small bowl of vinegar in the microwave. Pour the warm vinegar over the gum, saturating the area. The gum will dissolve.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>* Keep cheese from molding</strong></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Wrap cheese in a vinegar-soaked cloth, then place in an airtight container and refrigerate.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Add ½ cup of vinegar to warm bath water for a cheap spa session at home. The vinegar removes dead skin, leaving you feeling soft and smooth.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Remove hair product buildup by rinsing a tablespoon of vinegar through your hair once a month.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If your kids get crayon marks on the walls or floor, dip a toothbrush in white vinegar and gently scrub. The vinegar breaks down the wax, making for an inexpensive, nontoxic way to clean up after children.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To remove charcoal buildup from your grill, spray white distilled vinegar on balled up aluminum foil and scrub the grate thoroughly.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If your showerhead gets clogged with mineral deposits, soak it for 15 minutes in a mixture of ½ cup vinegar and 1 quart water.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If your scalp is feeling dry or flaky, vinegar can be a simple at-home remedy. Once a week, pour one cup of apple cider vinegar over your scalp, and let it sit for 15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with cool water.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Summer sandals leaving you with cracked heals and calluses? Soak your feet for 20 minutes a day in one part vinegar to two parts warm water. The vinegar removes dead skin, leaving your feet soft and smooth.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01508151778792103592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182614048140050373.post-879223408779800132013-01-27T14:36:00.001-05:002013-01-27T14:36:54.705-05:00Cheap Thrills<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I decided to take a break from blogging about my Whole30 for today, because I am tired of talking about food. I slept in today, 10 am! and had a few errands to run. When I returned home, I used some of my Pinterest ideas to clean my apartment. Hans cleaned the microwave, we both tag teamed the oven and stove top, and I also cleaned the washing machine. I have to say, cleaning the oven went better then expected. Here's the steps from a savvy Pinterest gal.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. Mix baking soda and vinegar to make a paste. Wait until it stops fizzing</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. Spray warm water in the oven</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. Scrub down the oven and use warm water and a towel to clean up any left over paste.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. Enjoy a clean Oven! Worked like a charm!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. Fill machine with hot water.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. Add in one cup of bleach and 1 quart of vinegar ( 1quart=4 cups)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. Open the lid and let bleach and vinegar mixture work its magic</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. Clean the fabric softener spout and top of washer</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6. At this point you should be able to see how dirty the washer was by looking at the water :/ Gross.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6. Close lid and let it run through a full cycle.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7. Enjoy a clean washer! That was easy </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Organize your coupons by how you will be shopping at the grocery store. If you frequent a store you can probably picture the aisles in your mind. I make several groups of coupons.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Produce- fruit and veggies</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Invest in a coupon binder. Although everyone made fun of me at first, I must admit a coupon binder is where its at. I used to use an envelope system, but it was hard to see all the coupons. So there I was, that girl blocking the aisles sifting through 900 coupons to save 20 cents on a tomato. Now, I can access all my coupons and see them at a glance. You can find coupon binders at Staples. They are awesome. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Check all the circulars that are in the paper. You might not like to shop at particular stores, but many of them will have similar sales based on what coupons are in the paper that week. Check the sale prices and your coupons to see which store offers the best price.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Shop at multiple stores. This seems annoying but in the interest of saving money, its helpful. Make lists of items you need by store and where you can get the best deal. It makes a world of difference if you are on a budget.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Create a master price list. I have a small notebook where I list stores and prices of things I buy on a regular basis. Ie. toilet paper, shampoo, soap, detergent, milk etc. A master list takes a while to create but it can help if you are shopping at multiple stores. If you have one, you can look to see if you are getting a good deal on something or if its a rip off.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">So there you have it. Those are my Sunday musings. I hope I inspired you to get a paper and start clipping. Have a great week.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01508151778792103592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182614048140050373.post-75832446292969551122013-01-26T14:21:00.002-05:002013-01-26T14:21:38.484-05:00Whole30 Viva la Coconut Oil <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When I started Whole30 one thing was abundantly clear. These people are big on Coconut. Coconut flour, coconut milk, coconut amino's, and the ever magical, coconut oil. Apparently, anything with coconut is wonderful. If you know me, you know that I hate coconut. But, on a recent trip to Wegman's I indulged and spent $7.00 on some coconut oil. I wanted to see what the buzz was all about. Plus it would be a cold day in hell if you saw me eating a coconut or drinking coconut milk. So, in my mind the oil would be the lesser of two evils. When I cook, I generally use olive oil which is Whole30 compliant, but I also use my coconut oil as well. I have to say it coats nicely and when heated it melts quickly. It almost looks like soap. It comes in a glass jar, and aside from the label you cant tell its coconut. I did some research, and I found out that coconut oil is, in fact, really versatile. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">* use a non toxic moisturizer. Just slather it on!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">* Mix with baking soda for a homemade " goo- gone"</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">*Use as a natural make up remover - I found a recipe to use with coconut oil. I will be making a batch this weekend. Keep you posted on this one.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">*Eat a spoonful a day to aid in increasing digestion, improving your thyroid, speeding up metabolism, boosting your immune system and even cures migraines! ( Sara you should try this the next time you have a migraine)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">*Apply on skin to soothe bug bites and bee stings</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">*Mix with tea to treat ring worm and athletes foot</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">*Use it with vinegar to clean your shower- who knew?</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">*Massage into your hair and use as a deep conditioner! - I am going to try this use today.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So there you have it! Many uses for coconut oil both inside and outside of the kitchen. Who knew?!? There are more uses you can find online that range from sensible to insane. If you want to experience the magic of coconut for yourself, you can find coconut oil at Wegmans, and other specialty food stores in the organic/ health section. It's a little pricey but for all its uses, it worth the money. I haven't been able to find it at Walmart, or Giant. If you find it, please let me know! Enjoy your coconut! xo Jacula</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01508151778792103592noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182614048140050373.post-83089782122986062112013-01-25T19:07:00.000-05:002013-01-25T19:07:50.115-05:00Whole30 Foodee Project<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tonight, its snowing and my motivation to cook is low. Very low. I decided it was a chicken night. I seasoned it with adobo and then made some sweet potatoes to go with it. I love me some sweet potatoes. Adobo, as you might imagine is a Spanish seasoning and quite flavorful. If you have never tried it, you need to. Tomorrow I have to go grocery shopping, so I started my menu for the week. In my Pinterest stalking, I came across the Foodee Project. Its a website with Whole30 and Paleo recipes. Its a great site. You can join for free, and it compiles your recipes and gives you a printable grocery list. Easy as pie! After trolling the site, I also learned that a lot of my favorite Paleo bloggers contribute recipes regularly to the site, as well as other people living the whole30 lifestyle. All in all, its worth a look if you are dabbling in the Paleo-whole30 realm. Check, check, check it out! </span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01508151778792103592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182614048140050373.post-9636679237269466062013-01-23T18:03:00.000-05:002013-01-23T18:03:12.547-05:00Whole30 Meatza~<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Day 22 and I am so sick of cooking I could scream! Tonight, I decided to make Hans prepare dinner while I watched Real Housewives of Atlanta. I recently bought the book Well Fed and he decided he was going to make Meatza. Meatza my friends is pizza but with meat instead of dough. It was actually very good, but it made me miss cheese. It's criminal to eat pizza without cheese! Anyway, I am on the hunt for new recipes. Still going strong. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">If you are interested in trying whole30 or Paleo I suggest Well Fed. Its a great cookbook and starting point for recipes and information.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">Day 20. Where did the time go? Since I started Whole30, a lot of people have been asking me about it. In general, I have to say its really not as bad or hard as it seems. Its 30 days of your life, or if you are me, 45 days since I accidentally had soy on day 10. I like the meals and recipes I have found online and I also, really enjoy trying new foods. Yesterday, I was telling my brother about whole30 and I think I actually scared him with the list of "off limits" foods. The most frightening for him, no alcohol. I have to say, Its actually refreshing to have real fruits and vegetables in the house. You have to use them, or you lose them, so it forces you to cook and eat healthy. Aside, from one or two cravings with pretzel sticks and some cupcakes., i haven't had any real cravings. I haven't had any dairy, legumes, carbohydrates, added sugar, alcohol, gluten or processed foods. I can happily report, that I have been sleeping like a brick house, have more energy and can honestly say I don't crave crap or anything sweet and processed. It doesn't bother me to see people eating carbs, or having candy. But that might be related to the fact, that I recently had 3 cavities filled from eating bags on mini Pez to no end. If you are thinking about trying Whole30 do it. You have nothing to lose. I would love to say that I lost 30 pounds so far this month, but a cardinal rule of Whole30 is no weighing or measuring after day 1. So until February 16th, I wont be able to let you know my exact lbs lost. If you are looking for inspiration, go back to my previous blog where I show before and after pictures of my friend Lauren. Now is a great time to try Whole30 because you are able to find a ton of recipes from other people also doing Whole30 for their New Years resolutions. Before I go, I have to share my most recent Pinterest whole30 recipe that kicks major ass. Visit www.Balticmaid.com for more recipes and as always, steal ideas from the ever amazing, Pinterest. I know give to you, the awe-inspiring Caribbean Plantain and Meat Casserole. </span><br />
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In a large frying pan, brown the ground beef. If the beef is very lean, you might want to add a little oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.</div>
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When the meat is done, remove it from the frying pan with a slotted spoon. Add the chopped onion and the bell pepper to the frying pan. Cook them until the onions are translucent, and the peppers become soft. Then add the grated garlic and the tomatoes. Also add the paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well. Let the mixture simmer for about 15 minutes.</div>
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In a different frying pan, heat some oil. Peel the plantains, and cut them into about 1/2 cm (0.2“) thick slices. Add them to the frying pan. Cook the plantain slices until they’re brown on one side, and then turn them in order to brown the other side. Set aside when done.</div>
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Once the tomato mixture becomes saucy, add the cooked meat back to the frying pan. Cook for an additional 5 minutes or so. Season to taste with cumin, paprika, oregano, salt and pepper.</div>
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Pour about one third of the sauce into a 23×23 cm / 9x9” casserole dish. Use half of the plantain slices as the second layer; next comes another third of the beef- tomato sauce; then the remaining plantain slices topped with the remaining meat sauce. You should have 5 layers of alternating sauce and plantains by now. </div>
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In a little bowl, slightly beat the eggs. Pour them over the casserole.</div>
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Bake the casserole for 20 to 30 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">** I made mine with the veggies I had on hand and skipped the egg step because it seemed gross. It was so delish. I gave it a 10 and Hans loved it too. Try it, you wont be sorry! **</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01508151778792103592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182614048140050373.post-31116617794238875832013-01-17T19:51:00.001-05:002013-01-17T19:51:44.916-05:00Whole30 If you can beat it with a club, you can eat it.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hello Day 16. Whole30 is going well and I am not craving anything other then the occasional pretzel. I went to order Well Fed, a paleo cook book but, Barnes and Noble was completely sold out. I ordered it on amazon. My friend Lauren recommended it and she really needs to start her own blog. Her results were amazing and shes lost 14 pounds in about a month. Lauren if you are reading this, YOU NEED A BLOG! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I went to the doctor today, and I am proud to report I am in good health. When they tried to weigh me, I told her that she couldn't tell me what the scale said. Whole30 insists on no weigh ins or measuring during the detox. The lady thought I was a psycho and probably wrote down "Potential eating disorder" clearly she doesn't know that tonight for dinner I made a meat loaf wrapped in bacon! Boosh! There were also some hard boiled eggs on the inside for extra protein. You know our motto, if you can beat it with a club, than you can eat it! </span><br />
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<span class="sense" d:abs="1" style="display: block;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">Moving on from food.... and on to life.... </span></span><span class="sense" d:abs="1" style="display: block;"><span class="techGrp"><br /></span></span><span class="sense" d:abs="1" style="display: block;"><span class="techGrp">Do you ever find yourself picking up shoes and boots that fall in the closet? This week I swear I picked up about 90 pairs of boots. So, I got to thinking ( very Carrie Bradshaw of me) is the universe trying to send me a message or do I just have too many pairs of boots? Turns out, my Uggs fell this morning, and I was too lazy to put them back, so I wore them. Inside said boots were two magazines that scattered across the floor. ( I stuff magazines in my boots to keep them up straight. Who likes a slouchy boot closet? not me). The kicker is the magazines were none other than Runners World. The past two installments in fact, as well as a real housewives of Atlanta Us weekly exclusive. I am thinking, maybe this is the universe telling me that I need to start running again. Either that, or this week I should try some Georgia peaches, or maybe try to get on Real Housewives. Either way, today brought warm boots, a new vegetable and and some Real Housewives mixed messages. xo </span></span><span class="sense" d:abs="1" style="display: block;"><span class="techGrp"><br /></span></span><span class="sense" d:abs="1" style="display: block; text-align: center;"><span class="techGrp"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">Donate or Participate!</span></span></span><span class="sense" d:abs="1" style="display: block;"><span class="techGrp"><br /></span></span><span class="sense" d:abs="1" style="display: block;"><span class="techGrp">* This weekend is the Polar Bear Plunge in Easton,Pa. If you want to join in or donate money, all proceeds go to the Special Olympics. If you are interested sign up with team " Ice Queens". See my page for more info! </span></span><span class="sense" d:abs="1" style="display: block;"><span class="techGrp"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span><span class="sense" d:abs="1" style="display: block; text-align: center;"><span class="techGrp"><a href="http://specialolympicspa.kintera.org/faf/login/teamPageEdit.asp?ievent=1035074&lis=0&kntae1035074=30E7A68578C64F1FB79AFDEE22545F74&page=view"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Polar Plunge! Donate today!</span></b></a></span></span><span class="sense" d:abs="1" style="display: block;"><span class="techGrp"><br /></span></span><span class="sense" d:abs="1" style="display: block;"><span class="techGrp"><br /></span></span><span class="sense" d:abs="1" style="display: block;"><span class="techGrp"><br /></span></span><span class="sense" d:abs="1" style="display: block;"><span class="techGrp"><br /></span></span><span class="sense" d:abs="1" style="display: block;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Last night, my wonderfully kind boyfriend took me on a fancy date to a local hot spot- Bone fish grille. I was super excited, because I had eaten there before,its delish and all that sea food would be Whole30 compliant. WINNING. We got there and ordered and I lied to the waitress. ( not my finest moment, but I didn't want to tell her about my psycho eating plan as of late) I told her I had an oil allergy, not even sure if they exist- but the diet is strict and I needed my sea bass with olive oil. She said no problem, so I ordered, Hans ordered. No harm, no foul. Right before our meal came out, she mentioned that the chef uses soy oil, not olive. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">RED FLAG</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Unfortunately, that is 100% non Whole30 compliant. Now, a regular human might have re ordered, or just thought how bad could a little oil be? But this book seriously stresses that even a little bit of something off limits can ruin the whole detox. So, out came the sea bass and I ate it. I might be crazy but who the hell am I not to eat a $30 dollar piece of fish? I am not that crazy. I ate it, and while it was good, it was also, along with the broccoli, drenched in butter. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now normally, I love me a good stick of butter ( the devil), but it actually made me feel sick to my stomach. In fact, after a few bites, it was all I could taste. I blame myself for this mistake. I have eaten out enough to know that butter is on fish and veggies alike. I researched a little on line to see if I could continue on with my Whole30 without a restart- NO DICE. I got hit hard on the butter (devil) train. So, in lieu of today being day 11 it is actually back to day 1. Don't get me wrong, I threw a HUGE fit, and cried a little. OK I am lying, I cried a lot</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHe19Hak9tfsBVcJfjn4ySII656EjmKssKrH7UKtc_thZvCJGNjJEnYSi4Gbf1TsLvvGAqPVXu6i4rBHWG5MVdTqFtRMdooIT478s26C7P6jK2ivF1X_KE3JvkDzU4oZq92luYd4b5u0I/s1600/fish+cry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHe19Hak9tfsBVcJfjn4ySII656EjmKssKrH7UKtc_thZvCJGNjJEnYSi4Gbf1TsLvvGAqPVXu6i4rBHWG5MVdTqFtRMdooIT478s26C7P6jK2ivF1X_KE3JvkDzU4oZq92luYd4b5u0I/s1600/fish+cry.jpg" /></a><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01508151778792103592noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182614048140050373.post-6370650071547605672013-01-10T20:43:00.000-05:002013-01-10T20:45:36.685-05:00Whole30 results and Fungus <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">Day 9 here and I have to say, I am feeling a little bit mean. I have been sleeping like a rock, ( good thing) I have more energy in the morning ( good thing) but by the end of the day I want to curl up into a ball and rot. I am exhausted. Aside from the usual work assault, nothing new is going on! I decided to make breakfast for dinner, because I am tired. This cooking business is tedious. I tried to make a perfect over easy egg but it didn't work, and since I was on the lazy train, I had to just scramble it! (boring). </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">In the Whole30 Bible, it says that days 8-15 are a real challenge because you start to crave foods that you haven't had. I have to tell you, I was eyeing up pretzels today at work like a lion about to attack a gazelle. I also, had to the unpleasant experience of handing out cupcakes to the kids. Instead of having one, I asked the person who made them if I could just smell them. All time low? Perhaps. But none the less, I shoved my head into the container and breathed as deep as an asthmatic. </span><br />
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<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">My friend Lauren actually completed the Whole30 on Tuesday. She was wild enough to take on the challenge during the holidays! What a beast! She made it all the way till the end and has continued her food plan this week and I believe was going to reintroduce beer tonight. She did a great job and she told me I could share her results. Check them out below! </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01508151778792103592noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182614048140050373.post-58290726661963653822013-01-09T19:52:00.003-05:002013-01-09T19:54:49.050-05:00The Wonders of Wegmans and mistake mini shrimps<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01508151778792103592noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182614048140050373.post-69858135228190168652013-01-08T17:56:00.000-05:002013-01-08T17:56:51.491-05:00Now thats a meaty sausage! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">I have to admit, and my friend Becky will attest to this, I never read things thoroughly. I skim, I browse, get the general points, and move on. When it comes to work emails, I just delete them. Its a bad habit, but leads me to my newest development. I didn't read the book carefully enough. There are some simple restrictions that I overlooked that I need to change in order to make this work. Here's what I have been doing right.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">* Adding good fats to each meal, such as olive oil, coconut oil, avocados, olives etc.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">* Eliminating added sugars, processed foods, dairy, grains and legumes.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">* Eating fruits, meats and veggies at every meal.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">* I have been eating between the 3 meals. The book clearly states that there should be no snacking, and once you are doing it right, you wont need to.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">* I have been eating clementines like they are going out of style. Apparently, fruits should be limited but are OK immediately following meals.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">* I made my homemade secret ingredient compliant sherbet and ate it at night. Twice. Apparently, smoothies and versions of compliant treats and desserts aren't a good idea.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Day 6 is a new day, I guess my clementine and sherbet overload is on its way out. Otherwise, I am doing well and still alive. I spent most of my day prepping and planning my meals. See Below.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #93c47d;">A wise man once said, were going to party like it's 3012 tonight, but Justin Bieber was a little premature. The holidays are finally over, and now we are moving well into 2013 (and 30). I decided that each year I make the same resolutions and then about half way through spring don't care or get bored with them. I decided instead of making a resolution this year, I would instead take the time to torture myself and do the Whole30 challenge. Apparently, this is similar to the Paleo diet, which has been around since the early 2000's. But, everybody knows that LA and NYC get all the coolest new fad diets first and alas, its finally made it way to the suburbs of Pennsylvania. Whole30 is a no carb, no sugar, no processed food, no legumes, no dairy food frenzy. In order to prepare for this, I convinced my mother I was poor, made her take me to Macy's and begged her to buy me a food processor. If you dont have one, you are missing out. My Cuisinart is a beast. It took me about 2 minutes to realize I could make sherbet in that thing - What can I say, being a dessert fiend is a gift. Its also good for prepping veggies etc. Aside, from the planning that is required in whole30 I am finding it to be interesting so far. I can proudly say that I already had my first avocado, and I actually made a spaghetti squash and its day 4 of my whole30 challenge. I will keep you posted on my progress. Below are some of my latest culinary masterpieces.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01508151778792103592noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182614048140050373.post-32016058186929832292012-12-26T21:29:00.000-05:002012-12-26T21:29:15.209-05:00On the fun train, and its headed straight to 30.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am sure if you've been here before, you're noticing that my blog is no longer dedicated to running and all things marathon. With 2012 coming to a close, I have come to terms with the fact that running is out and my new blog is in. With deep thought, and a little inspiration I give to you...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I wish I could narrow down the scope of my blog, but I think I am going to stick with blogging about</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> 30 something happenings here and there. I plan on sharing with you the latest and greatest of whatever it is I am into that week. Not to brag, but </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I currently can boast two official Haus of Jacula members- Baxter and myself. We are however, looking to expand, so if you are up to it, we would love to have you come along with us while we venture into 30...</span></div>
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