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Thanksgiving Meal Plan on a Budget
Holidays in the fall and winter are my favorite because of the warm, comforting foods that are always served. The air is filled with spices and herbs, and the sweet smell of a pie or two.
Be Mindful of Holiday Debt This Season and Beyond
Holiday spending can sneak up on us—gifts, travel, meals, and more. If you followed Barb Wollan’s recent 4-step plan to map out your holiday budget, you are already ahead. Now, take it a step further by using resources from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, and Utah State Extension, to stay mindful and in control of your personal finances this holiday season and beyond!
Spend Smart for the Holidays
When there is not enough money for everything we want (and there never is!), we can get the most value for our dollar by carefully planning how we’ll use the money we have. As the holiday season approaches, it is a great time to think through what your spending will look like to avoid starting the new year with money stress.
Soup-er Birthday
My birthday is later this week, so I want to celebrate with you all by sharing three recipes this month! Soup recipes are my favorites to make and eat. I love making soups because they are flexible and I can usually put a soup together with ingredients I have on hand. I love eating soup because of the warm feeling it gives me. Below are my top three Spend Smart. Eat Smart. soup recipes.
