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Level 1 Meal Plan: Day 11

Morning: Green Smoothie (spinach, banana, 1/4 avocado, ice, cashew butter, water) Coffee Afternoon: Spinach salad with olive oil/balsamic Cherry Tomatoes Cucumber Chicken (Thighs or breast - 1 palm-size) Evening: Vegetable Stir Fry (peppers, onions, rice, zucchini, broccoli, Bragg's Liquid Aminos) Snacks: Plantain Chips Apple Almonds (1 closed-hand full)

Leasing

Get to know some commons pitfalls and misconceptions when it comes to leasing vs. buying a car: http://www.bankrate.com/finance/auto/top-10-leasing-booby-traps-1.aspx  Avoid rationalizing long-term financial commitments based on short-term emotion. Educate yourself, know your limitations, THEN decide. This is a recipe for success!  

The Road Not Taken

A classic by Robert Frost! If it's been a while since you've taken this is, enjoy: The Road Not Taken Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the … Continue reading The Road Not Taken

Level 1 Meal Plan: Day 10

Morning: Green Smoothie Hard Boiled Eggs Afternoon: Mixed Greens Cucumber Tomato Chicken (Thighs or Breast) Evening: Fish (white or salmon) Zucchini (sauteed) Snacks: Almonds Peppers Fruit

The Blue Barnette

For amazing, handcrafted rustic home decor, check out The Blue Barnette: https://www.etsy.com/shop/thebluebarnette https://www.facebook.com/thebluebarnette/ bbpaintstudio.com/ Abby Barnett has done custom pieces for us before, and has become a tradition in our Christmas gift-giving!

Pay Yourself First

"Do not save what is left after spending, but spend what is left after saving." - Warren Buffet Paying yourself first: we all know we need to do it, but a surprisingly few do. A recent Federal Reserve survey discovered that about 46% of Americans do not have enough money saved to cover a $400 … Continue reading Pay Yourself First