Home business owners may not always be aware of the tax write-offs they can take. This includes write-offs on any office expenses or updates, so long as your home office meets certain basic requirements. Ideally, you will work with your accountant on figuring out which deductions you can take and how to go about it […]
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On the Search for Kitchen Bowls
Let me put the kitchen bowl subject aside while I tell you a short thrifting story. “Contemporary Thrifting” is an article series about one vintage item, preferably post-midcentury, that I find in a community thrift shop. I also like to delve into the store itself, featuring its services for the community and comments from the […]
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Caramel Sticky Rolls Recipe for Your Weekend Breakfast
There are no alarms set and you are cuddled up in bed after a good night’s sleep. It’s late morning and there is nowhere to go, no rushing around to do. No school bus, no work to be done, just relaxing at home with loved ones. However, breakfast is calling your name. Your stomach rumbles […]
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Budgeting with the ’50/20/30′ Rule
We just finished the first quarter of 2022. Did you start a budget? If not, don’t make it too complicated. The most important part of preparing a budget is getting started. You can track your spending with Quicken, Mint, Excel or paper and pen. Here are some helpful guidelines. I call it the 50/20/30 rule. […]
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Recipe for Prosciutto and Parmesan Egg Cups
Lean into the spring season with a creative recipes like Prosciutto and Parmesan Egg Cups to take brunch to the next level. As a natural source of vitamins and minerals, eggs are a delicious protein powerhouse with just 70 calories per large egg. Boiled, scrambled, poached, baked and any other way you like them, they’re […]
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Fighting Food Waste Using Circular Economy
It’s 2022, and food waste in the United States is at an all-time high. Meanwhile, a whopping 690 million people worldwide, or 8.7%, are undernourished. That’s still fewer hungry people than it was over 20 years ago, but nevertheless, far too many mouths in need of feeding. Of course, the issue isn’t just the fact […]
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Satisfy Cake Cravings with a Brunch-Worthy Dessert: Brown Sugar Pound Cake
Whether your brunch feast consists of bacon and eggs, pancakes and waffles or a combination of favorites, you can cap it off with a sweet treat for the perfect ending. After all, no celebration is complete without dessert. Once the table is cleared of the main courses, dish out decadent bites of this Brown Sugar […]
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Tips for Dealing with Stress
Ukraine. Inflation. Pandemic. Climbing gas Prices. Climate Crisis. Every day, you turn on your TV, computer or smartphone, and you are hit with another day of endless stress-inducing news. April is Stress Awareness Month: a national, cooperative effort to inform people about the dangers of stress, successful coping strategies and harmful misconceptions about stress that […]
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A Savory Meal for Spring Celebrations: Herb Crusted Leg of Lamb
From picnics and family reunions to al fresco meals on the patio, flavor and freshness can make springtime dishes truly mouthwatering. As you plan your spring menu for time with loved ones, think outside the box with recipes that can feed a crowd. One easy way to elevate your warm weather entertaining is with a […]