frugal-related stories
Recession Fitness - Budget Friendly Workouts
These days, we all want to save money, even when it comes to fitness. Maybe you're trying to make your running shoes and sports bras last a little longer, or maybe you've even had to cancel your gym membership. Just because your wallet might not be as fat as it once was, doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your skinny midsection."RecessionWire" has some brilliant suggestions for getting fit on the cheap, no gym required. And no, I'm not talking about parking far away at the grocery store, or running more outside. As the article points out, if that worked for you, you probably wouldn't have joined a gym in the first place, right?
For the full list, you'll need to visit "RecessionWire," but I'm excited to share some of the more surprising (to me, at least) suggestions here!
All-in-one breakfast muffin saves you money
Healthy Recipes, Diet & Weight Loss, Nutrition & Supplements
Hey, have you heard about the importance of a good breakfast? OK, I jest, because we all know that a healthy start to our day is one of the most important things we can do for ourselves. From helping keep us slim to supplying our bodies with enough energy to tackle our busy day, a good breakfast does it all.Tough to find time for a good breakfast, sometimes, isn't it? What if you could have a solution for a balanced breakfast that is full of nutrition, easy on the pocketbook (about 50 cents each) and a snap to prepare? If that sounds appealing, then you'll want to try this recipe for all-in-one breakfast muffins.
Loaded with protein like eggs, ham, and cheese, these muffins will stick to your ribs so you won't crave the sugary snacks come mid-morning. Plus, scallions and peppers add veggie nutrients.
A fool and his money part painfully, according to brain research
Healthy Habits, Diet & Weight Loss
My husband and I learned early on in our marriage that shopping for big ticket items together is a recipe for disaster. He likes to watch the ads, shop around, and mull things over. I know what I want and what I'm willing to pay and detest roaming the aisles of multiple stores.
That's probably why this article sparked my interest. Researchers created a study where participants were shown examples of goods followed moments later by their prices. When consumers desired something, one part of their brain lit up. But when prices were shown, and the decision to buy was made, a different part of their brain became active. Using this information, researchers could successfully predict which items the participants would decide to buy.
The idea is that the brain registers the "pain" we feel when parting with our hard earned cash. This research may explain why it's easy for some people to fall so hard into credit card debt or become addicted to gambling. For me, it explains something I already knew; when it comes to shopping, my husband and I are just wired differently.
That's probably why this article sparked my interest. Researchers created a study where participants were shown examples of goods followed moments later by their prices. When consumers desired something, one part of their brain lit up. But when prices were shown, and the decision to buy was made, a different part of their brain became active. Using this information, researchers could successfully predict which items the participants would decide to buy.
The idea is that the brain registers the "pain" we feel when parting with our hard earned cash. This research may explain why it's easy for some people to fall so hard into credit card debt or become addicted to gambling. For me, it explains something I already knew; when it comes to shopping, my husband and I are just wired differently.
