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How Long Can Fresh Store Bought Eggs Be Left Unrefrigerated?

Have you ever thought long and hard about the eggs we eat? What About Questions Like: In this article, we’ll answer all these egg questions and more. Egg Storage Around the World One of my favorite things to do when I travel is to visit local grocery stores. I enjoy comparing the similarities and differences. In Iceland, grocery stores have a line of cookies called “Maryland.” In France, quail eggs are a common grocery store item. One notable difference between …

Best Inexpensive Retirement Gift Ideas for Men & Women

Do you need some retirement gift ideas? Are you looking for gift ideas that are cheap, fun or decadent? We’ve collected some of the best-rated, inexpensive 5-star retirement gifts out there from Amazon, Etsy, and other sources. We’ve found cheap, funny, touching and a few expensive highly-rated gift ideas for you to choose from. The average cost of the gifts we have listed is around $30. Some are a little pricier, but if you get a group of people …

Have you ever wondered which dish soap works best and gives you the best value for the money? We love saving money and were wondering if we should buy the cheapest dish detergent or a more expensive one. Our curiosity finally got the best of us and we put together this test. Have you ever thought, “Hmm, this name-brand product costs twice as much as the generic; is it twice as good? Oh, it’s all just advertising hype, there …

Can community youth groups and programs help develop character in a child? There are many different types of youth activities that could contribute to your child’s physical, emotional, and vocational development. We’ve been involved in a number of these organizations and have compiled a list of the 20 most popular youth groups in the US. If you’re looking for the names of groups where your kids can learn and grow in character and leadership keep reading … TABLE OF …

A list of the best family game night ideas you could ever find.

Are you looking for family game games that are inexpensive, fun and will have your family wanting to play again and again? Have you ever wondered about what are some of the best family game night games for different age groups? We’ve got answers and videos. Nothing brings families together like some friendly competition. And it’s even more fun when you pick some fun games to play together on a family game night. And the games we recommend don’t …

Franklin, Jefferson and Adams reading the Declaration of Independence.

The Declaration of Independence in the United States is one of the most revered documents in our history. It was a bold statement by oppressed men and women to gain freedom from a tyrannical English government. No matter your political affiliation or beliefs, we should admire these courageous men who willingly put their lives and fortunes on the line to overcome tyrannical leadership. 12 Declaration of Independence Facts You May Not Know Do you know these 12 Declaration of …

If you’re looking for Garage Sale Tips and Tricks, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve hosted and participated in dozens of very successful garage sales. We’ve written this Garage Sale Guide to help you turn your unwanted treasures into cash. There are 37 ideas presented on this page to help you run an efficient and profitable yard sale at your home. Or to host a rummage sale for a charitable organization where you volunteer. Hosting A Garage Sale …

Summer Jobs for Teens - a girl working as a barista at a coffee shop.

Is your teen looking for a summer job? There are companies hiring AND lots of out-of-the-box earning opportunities. We’ll give you tons of practical ideas to help your teenager find work this summer, and into the rest of the year. 1. Paying Summer Jobs for Teens There are lots of jobs for teens in the restaurant industry and others. Here’s a shortlist of the types of jobs a young person can get near home. Courtesy Clerk at a Grocery …

17 Free Online Movie Websites Like Crackle, YouTube and Hulu! - Where to watch movies for free online

This list of 25 free movie websites like Crackle, YouTube & Hulu can help you save money by dumping cable. Check out these sites and other Blu-Ray/smart tv apps. One of the biggest budget busters is overspending on recreation. We recently did a “dinner and a movie” date night. If we hadn’t had movie gift cards and a restaurant coupon we would have spent $60. There has to be a better way to spend time together without spending a fortune. …

These Rental Car Hacks will save you hundreds of dollars on your vacation!

Want to save money on your next rental car? You’re going to love these 12 cheap and clever car rental hacks. We’ve tried most of these and they really work to cut the cost of your trip. First, we’ll tell you a story about our BIGGEST savings. Then we’ll give you 11 other tips! How these Rental Car Hacks saved us $200+! We were traveling to Richmond, Virginia to speak at a conference and to spend a few days …

How Long Can Fresh Store Bought Eggs Be Left Unrefrigerated?

50+ Best Inexpensive Retirement Gift Ideas for Men & Women to Kick-Off The Golden Years

Which Dish Soap is Cheapest & Best: Dawn, Ajax or Walmart?

22 Community Youth Groups That Build Integrity and Character

Family Game Night Ideas: 46 Activities and Games That Are Fun & Cheap

12 Interesting Declaration of Independence Facts

37 Garage Sale Tips and Tricks: A Guide To Hosting Great Yard or Garage Sale

Summer Jobs for Teens: Finding Work & Earning Money

25 Free Online Movie Websites Like Crackle, YouTube and Hulu

Best Car Rental Hacks: 12 Clever Ways to Save on Renting a Vehicle

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