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Spicy Chocolate Mousse Pie

Prep Time: 5/30 minutes; Cook Time: 0/10 minutes; Chill Time: 2-4 hours; Servings: 8 If you're not sold on tofu or the spicy/sweet combo, you will just need to trust me now and thank me later. Tofu lends all of the creamy texture and none of its own flavor. And for those who have experienced Mexican hot chocolate, the flavor combination of chocolate, cinnamon, and chili pepper will be familiar.
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Green Smoothie Bowls

I would say that I have eaten a green smoothie bowl for breakfast 80-90% of mornings for the past few years. I like the balance of earthy greens and subtly sweet fruit. I like the texture and crunch of the…

Title: "10 Ways to Save a Little Money." Subtitle: "...adding up to a LOT saved in the long term!" Photo of a well-organized library with a spiral staircase

10 Ways to Save a Little Money

As the name of this website implies, I have built a number of frugal practices into my daily life. Some money-saving strategies make a huge difference, such as living in a modest home vs. the most expensive one you can…

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Entering Adulthood on $200 per Week

If you have read our About Us page, you already know that I completed two years of service as an AmeriCorps VISTA member. AmeriCorps paid me living allowance stipend of about $11,000 – $14,000 plus a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award per year. Yikes.…

Title: "A Practical Approach to Meal Planning." Subtitle: "How to keep things interesting whule buying only what you'll use." Photo is a screenshot of a Pinterest account, which displays boards titled, "this week," and, "yum: snacks & extras"

A Practical Approach to Meal Planning

Do you struggle to keep your food spending under control and/or to use up all of the food that you buy? For me, the answer is no, and it all comes down to this easy, practical approach to meal planning.…