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Quick and Easy Meals: Sheet Pan Dinners

Need a quick and easy meal you can make at home? Sheet pan meals are perfect for days when you just don’t have the energy to plan something complicated. My kids love this meal and I like that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. It’s so flexible and healthy too!

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Ask Annie: Are Meal Subscription Boxes Worth It?

Meal subscription boxes have become increasingly popular in the past few years. More and more options are available to fit a variety of tastes, diets, frequency, and cost. Companies such as Hello Fresh, Blue Apron, and EveryPlate give young professionals and families an easy way to eat healthy and delicious meals at home without having to spend time meal planning and shopping.  But are meal subscriptions worth it? That depends. Find out how to decide if meal subscription boxes are right for you.

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How to Manage Your Savings for Random Expenses and Short-Term Goals

We all know we should be setting aside money for random expenses and fun things like vacations, but sometimes it can be hard to figure out how to separate your vacation money from your home repair fund from your emergency fund. Here are two easy ways you can set aside money for all of your savings goals.

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