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sweetcherrypye
Answer:didn't shop worked in retail and dealt with all the crazy shoppers and by the way shoppers are rude earlier than last year. remember what you tear...
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LauraLee311
Answer:OK, this is a little old by now, but I just had to share that I discovered that the cream cheese filling/icing that goes in pumpkin rolls is sooo good...
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carolineshannon
Answer:Don't feel embarrassed! I think EVERYONE is feeling the economy pain right now. Definitely consider a Secret Santa -- it's fun for everyone and it saves...
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coleman
Answer:I would say that if you are a contractor you should at the very least put away what you will be paying in April for FICA and Income Taxes. Then I would...
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JEANNETTE117
Answer:I'm 50 and can provide my experience on this matter. If you take something out, put it away. If you mess the dish, wash it. If you sleep in the bed...
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alegria
Answer:Believe it or not, one of my biggest expenses has been coffee. Even the $1.90 cafe Americanos add up to about $10 a week. Now that I have my own coffeemaker...
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