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This Is The Last Call – Zaycon Fresh’s famous Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast is already sold out in most areas, but if you check your location page you might find a few cases still available. Or, you can join the wait list. But with deliveries almost over, supplies almost gone, and the $1.69/lb price, this is the very last call for fresh chicken breast!
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
Chicken Breasts (Fresh Boneless Skinless)
$1.69/lb X 40.00 lbs
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Fresh 93/7 Lean Ground Beef
$3.99/lb X 41.00 lbs | $163.59/case
Fresh 80/20 Ground Beef Fresh 80/20 Ground Beef
$2.99/lb X 41.00 lbs | $122.59/case
Old Fashioned Boneless Applewood Smoked Ham Old Fashioned Boneless Applewood Smoked Ham
$3.29/lb X 20.00 lbs | $65.80/case
Wild Alaskan Cod Fillets
$5.99/lb X 25.00 lbs | $149.75/case
Wild Alaskan Pollock Fillets Wild Alaskan Pollock Fillets
$3.69/lb X 32.00 lbs | $118.08/case
Wild Argentine Red Shrimp Wild Argentine Red Shrimp
$7.49/lb X 20.00 lbs | $149.80/case
90/10 Ground Turkey — 1lb Chubs
$2.79/lb X 48.00 lbs | $133.92/case
90/10 Ground Turkey — 5lb Chubs 90/10 Ground Turkey — 5lb Chubs
$2.49/lb X 40.00 lbs | $99.60/case
Jumbo Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Jumbo Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
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What is Green Monday? Green Monday is usually the second Monday of December. eBay coined the term Green Monday a couple of years ago. Green Monday is one of the best days for sales online, usually second only to Cyber Monday.
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Worry Less, Do More
There’s never a bad time for taking the initiative and reinventing your life! The sky is the limit; the human mind and determination can achieve so many beautiful things. All it takes is a dream and the right “tools” to accomplish things. The types of tools that someone needs differ from person to person.
These metaphorical tools range from a clear vision to determination and establishing a sort of a schedule that can help you make your dreams come true. You just have to worry less, do more and don’t fear the unpredictable.
That Vicious Cycle
You can worry less and save more money by applying a simple, yet very effective rule: buy less items. It’s all about quality over quantity. You can think of this action as an inspired investment. You will have slightly expensive items but they will last longer. Or you can come up with different frugal rules: buy just one pair of pants this month and a new dress the next month. Restricting your shopping list to a few items will help you worry less and finally save some money.
Creativity Is Your Friend
Take a look at your wardrobe; you can use your creativity and play the mix and match game. Use color contrasts, use accessories to create different looks and wear the same clothes in a different way. The frugal lifestyle can be so much fun.
A New Home
If you don’t have enough money to move in a different place you can recreate the space that you live in. Use storage boxes to store some items that you don’t use very often. Paint the walls or decorate them with various wall stickers. Upcycle furniture. Give your house a cool makeover by choosing different DIY projects. It will save you time and money.
Second Hand Items
When times are rough, you can always consider buying second hand items. You can find plenty of items that look brand new and save money, too. And it all starts with the little things.
Useful Hobbies
Hobbies are often viewed as passions, as things you do for fun or your own pleasure in your spare time. But hobbies can turn out to be very useful, especially when you need to somehow switch to a more frugal life. Sewing, building different things and designing can prove to be very useful hobbies, especially when you’re on a budget.
The Natural Side of Things
There are so many reliable DIY recipes that help you eat and stay healthy and even try out different home remedies. There are no side effects to any natural recipe; fruits and veggies can end up being your best friends. Your skin and body will definitely appreciate the change and your budget won’t have to suffer much since all of these recipes are more affordable than any beauty products that you find in shops.
Delicious Preserves
Admit it; you like preserves just like any other person; who wouldn’t? Start freezing your favorite veggies and fruits and eat what you like regardless of the season. You’ll be saving a lot of money this way.
No More Drama
There is a certain amount of drama in all our lives. Some of it can’t be controlled, but some situations can be avoided and ended. Drama can cause stress and it can really waste your precious time. You end up feeling drained and not feeling in the mood to do anything from going out and having fun to doing different house chores.
Sometimes you may empathize with a friend who experiences some rough times, but if that particular friend also loves the drama, it’s time to make some changes in your life and allow some positive people in it, too. It works wonders for your mental state and it saves you plenty of time.
The Friend with all the Exes
Your friend has been in many relationships; all of them had a bad ending. Now she whines about her exes and complains about men, in general. She needs comforting, but she seems to like the attention she’s receiving from you. She can’t keep a stable relationship; there might be something that needs to be changed regarding her behavior or attitude. You can help her out, but if she doesn’t want to change maybe it’s time to let her analyze her life and try to see her less and less. It saves you time and it doesn’t drain you of energy.
Your Coworkers
Sometimes, the work environment can be too much. With all the gossip and drama going on, some of your coworkers might end up getting on your nerves. They seem to do anything but work. It’s hard to stay focused, it’s hard to concentrate on a task because there’s always that one coworker who has to make a scene about everything or gossip about someone or insult the boss. You can listen to music, take a short break or do whatever makes you ignore the drama.
An Identity Crisis
It’s perfectly fine to have an identity crisis at one point in your life, but panicking over it will never solve anything. It’s easier said than done, but it is vital to try to do anything to cope with the situation and find the necessary psychological resources to move on. You can take up dancing or any other activity or hobby that you like. You can work out since exercising really helps your mental state as well as your body. You can try to laugh more, read something that you like or meet with friends; socializing is very important. You can even take some time off, travel or meditate in the woods. You can be more open with your folks; they know you since the get-go, they are older and wiser and they can even give you a piece of advice that might turn out to be very useful. You can also seek the help of a therapist since this is the kind of person who can truly help you overcome an identity crisis. Whatever you choose to do, don’t give in to drama. Only you have the power to get over this identity crisis.
Signs that Indicate You’re in a Bad Relationship
One of the hardest things a person has to admit is being in a bad relationship. Not all relationships are meant to be and it takes time and patience to find the right person to spend the rest of your life with.
There are a few obvious signs that indicate you’re in a bad relationship. But when love is present it’s hard to analyze the blatant truth; it’s hard to be objective and make a tough decision. But any tough decision should be taken in our best interest. It’s all about being happy, feeling good with yourself, even if this means being single for a while.
Lack of Communication
We are not mind readers; if something upsets us, if something is missing, communication is vital. Tell your partner if something is bothering you; you can always find solutions for your problems. The lack of communication will lead to frustration, arguments and even a break-up. If you both have feelings for each other, it’s important to tell the truth, no matter how uncomfortable it may be.
Lack of Trust
Some people have trust issues; but there is that gut feeling that always seems to be right. If you don’t trust your partner anymore, it’s time to ask honest questions and expect painful, honest answers. Love cannot function well when you doubt your partner’s moves.
No Spark
Even if passion tends to disappear or diminish throughout the years, there are still the little things, gestures, dialogues that make you feel loved. If there is indifference, if the spark is gone it’s time to leave. Nobody has to ask for love; it should be given unconditionally.
One of the Partners Is Never There
Moral support is important for both sexes. If your partner is never there when you need him or her the most, it’s time to leave. You’ll feel invisible, unwanted, unimportant and nobody deserves that. This is definitely a bad relationship and it’s a clear sign that the person you are with doesn’t love you back. It’s time to leave. The right one will eventually pop up in your life, when you least expect it.
Time and Money Consuming
As much as we don’t like to quantify love (and it definitely cannot be summed up or divided), there are certain pragmatic aspects that need to be considered. When the relationship doesn’t work for you, it’s not just the heartbreak. You waste time trying to give your best in vain; because the other person doesn’t want to compromise or doesn’t love you anymore or any other reason you can think of. You waste time blaming yourself when maybe no one is to blame; it simply didn’t work out for you two. You waste time crying over the memories. You waste money, too. Investing in gifts, holidays, going out etc. just to try to feel good together. Life is too short to spend it with somebody that isn’t compatible with you. People change; feelings change, too. Maybe you both need to move on, even if this means going your separate ways.
We have talked before about Amazon Prime and I told you about the 30 day FREE trial that is available! Still thinking about trying Amazon Prime by getting the 30 day FREE trial? Remember, this would be an awesome time to try an Amazon Prime membership. If you sign up today, your 30 day FREE trial will take you through the holiday shopping period. It is a perfect time to try Amazon Prime. You’ll be able to take advantage of all of the great deals we will bring you, and not worry about paying shipping.
Still not convinced? There are many more perks to having an Amazon Prime membership. These perks also apply to the 30 day FREE trial. I have to tell you that I think they are REALLY good perks too. And I think these perks would be extra fun to have through the holidays. Here’s a quick look at these perks and what they offer.
FREE Two-Day Shipping
FREE Two-Day Shipping on millions of items. Need a last minute gift? Can’t get out of the house? Realize you forgot to pick up something? With FREE Two-Day Shipping from an Amazon Prime membership, your shopping problems are solved. You get unlimited deliveries with no minimum order size, and with 20 million eligible items, the options are practically limitless. Your Amazon Prime membership also includes a variety of shipping benefits, including several shipping options if you need to expedite your delivery.
Prime Early Access
Your Amazon Prime membership now includes Early Access. With Amazon Prime Early Access you will get 30-minute early access to select Lightning Deals on Amazon. This perk of the 30 day FREE trial will be extra helpful if you are trying to score some of these hot holiday deals.
Prime Instant Video
With an Amazon Prime membership you get unlimited instant streaming of over 40,000 movies and TV episodes. You can instantly stream Prime Instant Video titles from your computer’s web browser, Fire phone, Fire TV, Fire Tablets, iOS devices, and hundreds of other Internet-connected TVs, Blu-ray players, set-top-boxes, and gaming consoles. This perk of the 30 day FREE trial will be perfect for holiday movie nights!
Prime Music
When you get an Amazon Prime membership you get unlimited, ad-free access to over a million songs and hundreds of playlists. With Prime Music, you can listen to ad-free music including over a million songs from top artists and old favorites. Amazon is adding more music all the time. There are LOTS of holiday music collections in Prime Music. Another holiday perk of the 30 day FREE trial!
Kindle Owners’ Lending Library
Borrow one Kindle Book per month from over 500,000 titles for free on any Kindle device with no due dates. The Kindle Owners’ Lending Library is available to Amazon Prime memberships who own a Kindle device. Books borrowed from the Lending Library have no due date and can be delivered to other Kindle devices registered to your Amazon account. Books that are borrowed from the Kindle Owners’ Lending Library can be read only on Kindle devices. There are LOTS of holiday titles in the Kindle Owners’ Lending Library. This is just another holiday perk of the 30 day FREE trial!
Sounds great doesn’t it? Sign up today for your 30 day FREE trial and see if you love Amazon Prime as much as I do. Follow any of the links in this blog to get started.
Modern Times can be Frugal Times
Even if the concept of frugal living has to do with plain, simple things that will help you save time and money, you can also live a frugal life from a modern perspective. Modern times can be frugal times and you can reap the benefits.
Use technology and other cool gadgets in your favor. Use any kind of pertinent information to save more money, have more free time and enjoy some cool offers without spending a fortune on something that may not be worth it.
The Same Products, Different Prices
If you go to your local shops in search for a certain item, check for that item online. There are plenty of trustworthy websites that offer the same product that has a more affordable price. The shipping is most of the times free of charge. And if it costs, it costs less than going with your car to the shop and wasting all that gas and time. Online websites save you time and money. That’s frugal living. And you can use coupons and take advantage of special offers if you sign up for that website’s newsletter or you are a loyal customer.
Be Your Own Interior Designer
There are so many websites that have different tools. These tools will help you calculate the space you plan to design and you can virtually see how some designs will look on the walls and how some pieces of furniture and elements of décor can light up a place. This is such an affordable thing to do. You will get to choose the materials, the colors and you’ll be saving a lot of money and time in the process. You can also go for cheap DIY projects that teach you how to build something from scratch. It’s true that they take more time, but the results are simply amazing. If you like crafting, building different things you’ll also have fun.
Virtual Worksheets
Worksheets are very important. They can help you plan things better without having to waste your time. You can create daily, weekly or monthly worksheets, depending on your personality. Some people have such hectic schedules, that they have to update their worksheets on a daily basis.
The Alarm Clock
You can set the alarm on your mobile phone. If you are browsing the internet or checking your mobile phone, it’s advisable to set an alarm that will ring after 10 minutes. Procrastinating thanks to technology will only waste your precious time. Use modern mobile applications to be time efficient. It will boost your productivity at home and at work.
A Source of Information
The internet is a source of information for mostly anything that you can imagine. You can learn how to create different useful things, how to find cheaper yet durable materials and on and so forth. Why not use such a powerful invention for your own benefit? Check for offers and discounts, too. There are plenty of companies that offer discounts via different online platforms.
How to Handle a Financial Crisis
Anxiety, stress and frustration can always come from not having enough money. It’s hard to manage or handle a financial crisis, but it definitely isn’t impossible. We all experience financial problems but if we plan ahead, we might end a vicious cycle that was defined by debts and worries.
You can learn to handle a financial crisis like a pro. The worrying has to be left behind, even if it is a natural reaction to stressful events. We do have the power to control some things and handling a financial crisis can be monitored and eventually overcome.
Mental Strategies
There are mental strategies that can help us ignore the pressure and worries that might arise from the lack of money. If we worry, we end up having more problems than we can handle. We can have health and psychological problems that end up being hard to solve. We can also scare the loved ones that also need a strong leader as a role model to get over the financial setback. These feelings are all natural, but it’s also important to stay focused and start analyzing your budget, debts and find where you can cut costs and compromise. That is essential. Take deep breaths, think of the ultimate goal (financial stability, happier family members, less debts) and come up with plans that can help you save money on the long run.
A Budget for Each Day
You really need to set a budget for each passing day. You need to know what you spend money on, what items cost the most, which things you can do without and on and so forth. And the most important thing: all family members must contribute to this list. Everybody has to stay committed for the ultimate goal: saving money, paying all the debts etc. All of you have to make a few sacrifices and live a frugal life, at least until things get better and you are all back on tracks. It’s team work and it’s definitely an important step towards financial stability.
Reward Yourself
This is an important step after each small achievement. Reward yourself with some me time or doing something that you really like after a hard period of time that was based on compromises and sacrifices. It’s an important thing to maintain a healthy mental state.
A Second Job
You can always think of getting a second job. If you have some free time at your disposal, exploit it in order to save more money and manage your finances better. You can pick a part time job or work as a freelancer if you’re really good at something like creative writing, graphic design or even photography. If your kids are old enough, they can also pick a part time job. It will look good on their resume, they’ll learn what it means to be responsible and they’ll appreciate work better and learn the value of money. It’s not about a harsh reality; a job will also help your kids be more organized with money and learn to spend it in an intelligent way.
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