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7 Easy Ways to Improve a Bad Day

Don’t let a bad morning ruin your entire day. Use these mental tricks to change your momentum: Positive thinking.

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Save money on gas this summer

For your car journeys this summer: Fuel My Route lets you find out how much your trip will cost fuel-wise. Enter start and end locations for distance, directions and fuel price for the trip, as well as where to find the best … Continue reading

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Press 9 to be removed from spam calls

When you get one of those junk calls (recorded robo-calls), try pressing “9.” It appears that in most cases the call will be dropped and your phone number will be on the company’s “do not call” list. I have been … Continue reading

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108 stores with discounts for seniors – some at 50+

Restaurants Applebee’s: 15% off  with Golden Apple Card (60+) Arby’s: 10% off (55+) Ben & Jerry’s: 10% off (60+) Bennigan’s: discount varies by location Bob’s Big Boy: discount varies by location (60+) Boston Market: 10% off (65+) Burger King: 10% … Continue reading

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Use paper already printed on one side – save trees and money!

Got off phone to hear cat puking up hairball on rug. Jumped up, spilling coffee all over pile of papers on desk. Silver lining: All were old (papers and cat) and could be thrown straight into recycling bin (papers, not … Continue reading

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