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Money doesn’t bring happiness .. or does it?

Whoever it was that coined the phrase “money can’t buy happiness” either lived looking through rose-colored glasses or didn’t live his life to the fullest. The fact of the matter is, whatever has been presented to us, whether in the …
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How a housewife can save money

We are all too familiar with the saying, ‘A penny saved is a penny earned!’. Hence, saving is a way of generating wealth. For most housewives this seems a very challenging and demanding task. It need not be so; just …
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The Basics on Tree Protectors

The first few years of a tree’s life are its most dangerous. Whether is nature’s onslaught of wind, heat, cold, or critters, to an unwitting homeowner and his lawnmower when he’s not paying enough attention- one mishap or one severe …
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Resourceful Living In A Disposable Age

I’m not a “live green” fanatic, but I am resourceful. I’m probably more resourceful than I realize, partly in thanks to my thrifty mom who brought me up with a “don’t waste” policy. It follows me to this day. One …
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Surprising edible plants that can be grown successfully in containers

You may know that there are many crops that can be grown in containers, such as many herbs, strawberries, and lettuce. In a feverish attempt to keep up with the ballooning interest in growing one’s own food, plant breeders have …
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