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I cradled the receipt in the palm of my hand like a first place prize ribbon. Gazing at the paper, my Cheshire cat grin intensified as I dissected the sales, coupons, and rebates. My loot was worth $31.29 but I earned $1.25 when I bought it. The final step to solidify the deal required me to enter the receipt number on-line to earn a $6 rebate. My musings were interrupted when my husband removed the key from the car ignition. I tossed the receipt in the bag. The next day I positioned myself fac… Continue

Cook your own meals: The only way to truly know the calorie content of what you eat is to prepare the meals yourself. By cooking your own meals you can substitute for less fattening or lower calorie choices when necessary. Most recipes list calories, fat grams and other useful information to help you keep track of your daily intake. When you eat at restaurants or fast food places you eat more calories and fat grams since the portions are typically larger then what you would have at home.… Continue