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    • Money Meditations

      By Fabulous & Frugal | Healthy Living – Thu, Jul 12, 2012 4:59 PM EDT

      by Brandi Savitt - July 12th, 2012
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      Could Relaxation Mean More Money In the Bank?

      In trying economic times, we could all use a little help relaxing and rejuvenating our spirits. But not everyone can afford to take pricey yoga, meditation or hypnosis sessions to help us get a grip! We figured if hypnosis can help people stop smoking, surely it can help them to stop spending! But with sessions running around $100 an hour, is it really worth it?

      Luckily for us, Certified Hypnotherapist Jackie Hession has given us tips on how to begin adding a self-hypnosis and relaxation practice to our morning routine. Whether your resolution is to spend less and save more, get out of debt, or try to buy a home, setting aside a few moments everyday can actually help you realize your financial goals!

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      Think of your brain as the computer that runs your body. So when you program a message into your subconscious, over time it can transform into actual change in your thought

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    • Drink Your Way to Better Health

      By Fabulous & Frugal | Healthy Living – Wed, Jul 11, 2012 5:31 PM EDT

      by Brandi Savitt - July 11, 2012
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      The Best Green Smoothie Recipes Ever

      Salad in a Glass

      Looking for a tasty way to add more fresh fruits and veggies into your diet (& your kids'too) without having to gnaw your way through a head of kale a day? Well, you don't have to be a health nut and a green juice junkie to embrace, and actually ENJOY, a super good for you green smoothie. Packed with vitamins and fiber straight from the garden, smoothies are an all natural way to boost your immune system, make your skin glow, and shed some extra pounds without even trying!

      The Vitamix - Is it Worth the Investment?

      The key to making yummy veggie packed smoothies that tastes more like a shake, not like your drinking a glass of grass sludge, is the blender that you use. If you've never heard of the Vitamix, let me introduce you to an appliance that will green_smoothies_cont-1change your life (and your health) for the BETTER! While this super powerful blender, and smoothie making godsend, is NOT cheap, if you Read More »

    • Customize Your Ikea

      By Fabulous & Frugal | At Home – Tue, Jul 10, 2012 3:48 PM EDT


      by Stephanie Berenbaum - July 9th, 2012

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      Upscale Your Low End Furniture

      I don't know about you, but I have a major love-hate relationship with IKEA. Admittedly, I have had my share of Ikea disasters, but let me tell you about my recent major VICTORY which has me once again loving my Swedish friends…

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      In Search of the Perfect Table…

      I won't keep you in suspense: my latest SCORE came in the form of the MALM occasional table. I have been on a seemingly endless hunt for the perfect console table to put behind our sofa. Given the fact that I have two young boys, I didn't want to invest a fortune in a piece that will likely end up being the target of a Sharpie pen. - But I still wanted something chic, sophisticated and colorful…

      MALM is usually marketed with wheels on the bottom as a long table you slide over your bed to create a workspace, so you'll find it in the bedroom section at Ikea. But guess what? Take the casters off (or, rather, just don't put them on)

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    • What to Know About an IPO

      By Fabulous & Frugal | Work + Money – Thu, Jul 5, 2012 5:46 PM EDT

      by Alexandra Pauline - July 5th, 2012
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      IP - Whoa!

      Even if you don't know the first thing about the stock market, chances are you got a bit more curious after Facebook's recent IPO. But do you really have any idea what an IPO is? Better brush up now - someday it just might be YOUR company that's "going public!"

      So, What Is An IPO?

      The term IPO stands for "Initial Public Offering." So, what exactly are they "offering?" They are offering (aka selling) equity (akastocks-trading4-290x193 stock) in their company to the public for the first time (that's where the "initial" comes in). Prior to a public offering, a company is "privately held." So, after an IPO a private company becomes a public company. There are a lot of cooks in the kitchen when it comes to taking a company public, some have strange names like...

      The Underwriters

      The term "underwriter" or "syndicate" always sounds a little sinister to me! And if you followed the recent Facebook IPO drama, their lead underwriter, Morgan Stanley, was Read More »

    • Four Delish 4th of July Salads

      By Fabulous & Frugal | Shine Food – Mon, Jul 2, 2012 4:05 PM EDT

      by Brandi Savitt - July 2nd, 2012

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      Healthy Summer Greens That Aim to Please

      Looking for an easy and inexpensive salad to WOW your friends with at your 4th of July BBQ? Or maybe you're just looking to turn over a new leafy green by eating lighter and healthier this summer? Well, we have FOUR taste filled, vitamin packed salads that will even have carnivores smiling from ear to ear!

      * Remember, when buying fresh greens, it's worth spending a little more on organic lettuces or pesticide free greens from the farmers' market!

      Dill & Romaine Salad

      Complement anything coming off the grill with this light and refreshing summer salad!

      Ingredients:Feta-and-Romaine-Salad-with-Dill-2-of-2

      • 1 head of romaine lettuce (rinse, dry and cut)
      • A handful or small bunch of fresh chopped/cut dill (do NOT finely chop)
      • Fresh ground pepper
      • Fresh feta cheese

      Dressing:

      Whisk together 1/4 of extra virgin olive oil and the juice of 1 lemon. Salt and pepper to taste. (Can make ahead of time).

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    • Obamacare & the Supremes

      By Fabulous & Frugal | Work + Money – Thu, Jun 28, 2012 5:02 PM EDT


      by Stephanie Berenbaum - June 28th, 2012

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      How Much Do You Know about the Highest Court?

      By now you've all heard about today's Supreme Court ruling upholding the Affordable Care Act - aka "Obamacare." And no, Fab & Fru is not about to jump into all the intricacies of the ruling - at least not right now. But we thought we'd start with one important takeaway: whatever your opinion of Obamacare, it's this kind of decision that shows how the Supreme Court can directly impact YOUR finances!

      Getting To Know You

      Let's face it, many Americans cannot even name the 9 Supreme Court Justices, much less really make a connection between their lofty positions and our day to day lives. The Supreme Court decisions that get the most publicity tend to be the ones surrounding ethical issues (Roe V Wade, for example) but today's ruling is a great reminder of the role the highest court in the land plays in your financial future. Not only does today's ruling affect the cost and

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    • Start Talking: Vacation Expenses

      By Fabulous & Frugal | Work + Money – Wed, Jun 27, 2012 6:04 PM EDT


      Start Talking: Vacation Expenses

      Mixing Friendship, Finances & Summer Fun

      Planning a trip with friends this summer? Then reading this article is even more important than rushing off to get your spray tan. Before you and your pals jet off, get on the same travel page and spell out your expectations - financial and otherwise. If you don't, you run the risk of saying "Bon Voyage" to your friendship!

      We've heard one too many stories of friendships that are strained by an unexpected car rental tax in Italy, a tiff over tipping customs in Spain, or an all out argument over whether or not to splurge on a luxury hotel in France. You probably think this would never happen to you and your amigas, but we think it pays to be prepared - and so do our friends at Citi's Women & Co! They've prepared this pre-travel cheat sheet to help keep your friendships AND your finances in check this summer - so let's Start Talking!

      women-drivers-on-a-road-trip-300x199Start Talking! To Your Friend about Sharing Vacation Expenses

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    • How Much to Tip Traveling Abroad

      By Fabulous & Frugal | Work + Money – Tue, Jun 26, 2012 4:09 PM EDT


      by Brandi Savitt - June 25 , 2012

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      The Around the World Tipping Cheat Sheet

      The American tipping system has baffled foreign tourists for decades, but you don't need to be confused about other cultures customs when taking your next trip abroad . Check out our Fab & Fru around the world tipping cheat sheet, and save some bucks and some face on your next trip out of the country!

      *In alphabetical order

      Australia

      Tipping is not a mandatory custom in Australia. However, a tip for good service is often given as a thank you.

      Restaurants- 10% for good service at a restaurant, and always leave loose change for the bar staff at the pub.

      Hotels - Tipping is uncommon.

      Taxis - Taxi drivers do not expect to be tipped, but it is customary to `round-up' the fare to the nearest dollar or two - especially if you have a lot of luggage and the driver has been helpful. -It is not unheard of that some cabbies actually round down the fare if they have a really a good

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    • Calling All Daily Deal Junkies

      By Fabulous & Frugal | Work + Money – Thu, Jun 21, 2012 5:51 PM EDT


      by Brandi Savitt - June 21, 2012

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      How Many Deals Have You Let Expire?

      Are you the type who thinks that every daily deal offered in your inbox is the best thing since sliced bread? So you buy that Pilates package for half off - even thought it's ALL the way across town? Or you snap up those classes at the climbing wall for $65 and have every intention of starting next week - but never do? If this is all sounding a bit familiar, trust us, you are not alone!

      The amount of deals bought on sites like Groupon and Living Social that expire before redeemed are staggering. But NOW is the time to get your voracious appetite for a killer bargain in check. Before you scoop up another "deal" - focus on cashing in your recently bought - and possibly even expired - deals, before you lose out completely!

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      My friend Ben recently told me about the time he bought an extremely discounted deal for five domestic airline tickets - anywhere Virgin America

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    • Is Networking Working Against You?

      By Fabulous & Frugal | secrets-to-your-success – Wed, Jun 20, 2012 6:09 PM EDT

      by Stephanie Berenbaum - June 20th, 2012

      Don't Schmooze Yourself Out of Your Next Job

      In this economy, we all know how crucial networking is to getting a job. So, it makes it even more important to do it right! Check out these networking no-nos to make sure YOU are not a networking offender:

      The Facebook Stalker

      You just met a potential business contact at a networking event - do you friend them on Facebook? No! It's acceptable to try to connect with them on LinkedIn - which is a dedicated business network - but leave the "friending" for people you are actually friends with.

      OMG -TY!TextingWoman

      I know at age 40 I might be a little behind on the times. But seriously, if you end up having a networking meeting with someone, please don't TEXT them after to say thank you, or even worse, "TY." I know in 2012 writing an actual letter may be passe, but certainly writing a proper email - with words actually spelled out - is far superior to a text.

      The Assumer

      Really, is there

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