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Living from paycheck to paycheck can be very overwhelming. You're under so much pressure on how you're going to pay for everything you're supposed to pay, so you forget to enjoy life. Unfortunately, there is a high percentage of people who live this way. It can become even more stressful if the person is constantly running out of money before the next paycheck.
Finding a way to stop running out of money before payday is often easier said than done. But, what if we could tell you that it is possible? In this article, you're going to find great tips that will help you reach payday without scraping the bottom of your bank account.
Ask yourself: why am I always short of money?
First of all, you need to summarize how you spend the money. You need to be open and very honest about your financial situation. First, pay attention to your drinking habits. However, don't judge yourself if you notice that you are spending more money on certain things than you are supposed to. Having an overview of your spending will give you a chance to grow your bankroll management strategies and save money. Also, once you start the process of spending your money, it will get you to the root of your money leaks.
Get a payday loan for bad credit
If you really have a problem collecting money before payday, you can always turn to FlashApply and get payday loans with bad credit. First of all, you should know that this is a completely legal way to get money in a fast and very convenient way. Best of all is the fact that it is available in almost every state. The procedure is incredibly simple, it can be done in a few short steps. You must be at least 18 years old to apply for this type of personal loan credit. The second requirement is that you must be a resident of the state in which you are applying for the loan. Finally, you will need to provide some of your personal information which you can check in the link above. In short, a bad credit payday loan will definitely save you a lot of stress and help you overcome financial hurdles.
Take a closer look at your monthly budget
If you find yourself constantly running out of money between paydays, you definitely need to create a strategy for managing your bankroll. This means you need to budget every dollar you have and see where your money is going. Your main goal is to start by tracking all your expenses. By doing this you will be able to identify potential discounts. By tracking your money, you'll probably notice that you're giving away too much money for unnecessary things. You gotta get serious when it comes to your budget and approach cutting expenses in a reasonable way that will help ensure that your expenses stay within your income limits.
This way, you won't find yourself in the situation of spending more money than you can actually afford to spend. You can, for example, reduce your spending on entertainment. Also, if you find out that you really can't cover all the important things with your income, you will at least identify the extent of your shortfall. Specifically, you'll be aware that cutting some things and managing your budget won't solve your problems, so you'll be able to start to focus on manufacturing some other changes. If you're lucky enough, you'll find that it's possible to reduce how you spend money in certain key areas and eventually have enough money to pay all your bills. If you're not lucky enough, your goal is to stay on budget and make sure your money lasts as long as possible without unnecessary spending. It would be wise to put your money in different envelopes that are named after specific categories. Once you've put money in the envelope, don't open it.
You can reduce your fixed expenses
We understand that it is very difficult for many people to reduce their budget enough to meet their income. Indeed, reducing some expenses will lead to a reduction in the pleasure of the budget. The reality may be that you won't have anything for entertainment, clothes, gym or anything else after paying all your bills. The solution isn't to cut all the fun things out of your long-term life. In fact, there's a much easier way to make budget cuts than cutting all the things you enjoy. We are talking about reducing fixed expenses. Chances are your rent, mortgage, car payment, or anything else in the fixed expense group are your biggest monthly bills.
So if you focus on them and find a way to cut one down, you'll only have to make one big change instead of giving up all of your entertainment habits. Plus, it means you can get a cheaper car, find a roommate if you're paying rent, or move to a cheaper part of town. We understand that things like this can take a big tweak. However, it won't be that hard to adapt to it once you realize how much you can benefit from it. You will finally have money to pay all your bills each month without worrying and stressing about collecting the money.
Find out about government benefits
You may qualify for a special government program that can make a huge difference in helping you pay all your bills. For example, you can see if you qualify for SNAP benefits, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Medicaid, or specific state, county, or local programs. Finally, if you are not qualified for one of the programs mentioned, you can always decide to increase your income by taking up some side activities.


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As longtime readers and my family know, I keep a jar full of low fat, high-taste granola on the counter pretty much all the time. I know some of you make my granola on a regular basis just like I do and I thought I'd share a recent experiment. While I have no problems with the amount of sugar I eat –neither Dave nor I are diabetic –I saw a really good buy on agave, the low-glycemic sweetener, at Costco and thought I'd try some in place of the small amounts of honey and granola I traditionally use for granola sweeteners. I had not purchased agave before in any form; I'm an eat-a-little- sugar-if-you-want-it-type of person and have never been into sweeteners of any kind. I'm sure I'm way behind the posting and experiment curves here, but that's the way it goes.
Before I began stirring up my new batch of granola, which would feature agave, I did a little research. What stirred me to find a bit more was the calorie count on the syrup, which was 60 calories per tablespoon–a lot more than sugar. Hmm, the bottle indicated agave was more sweet than sugar, so you could use less. But if it's more caloric, did that make sense? I check first with web md and
Agave has about 60 calories per tablespoon, compared to 40 calories for the same amount of table sugar. But because agave is about 1 1/2 times sweeter than sugar, you can use less of it – which means you can achieve the same sweetness for about the same number of calories.
Is Agave Healthier Than Sugar?
But what about agave's supposed health benefits?
The bottom line is that refined agave sweeteners are not inherently healthier than sugar, honey, high-fructose corn syrup, or any other sweetener. Nutritionally and functionally, agave syrup is similar to high-fructose corn syrup and sucrose (Karo) syrup. It does contain small amounts of calcium, potassium, and magnesium, but not enough to matter nutritionally.
Agave nectar or syrup is as high as 90% concentrated fructose (a simple sugar that occurs naturally in fruit), and the rest glucose. But the agave you can buy ranges from 90% to as little as 55% fructose (similar to high-fructose corn syrup), depending on the processing, says Roger Clemens, professor at the University of Southern California and a spokesman for the Institute of Food Technologists.
Since I was interested in agave from these five directions for my granola: 1. cost 2. calories 3. quality of sweetness 4. Is it all made in Mexico? and 5. it's vegan and honey is not, you should know I had no particular interest in its low-glycemic properties. I knew some folks would, however, and some of them are my family members. Here's what popped up next when I checked Eating Well dot com, a site I've come to trust about nutritional information:
The natural sweetener is valued as a vegan alternative to honey and touted for its low glycemic index. Foods with a higher glycemic index (GI) tend to trigger a greater surge in blood sugar and insulin—the hormone that helps the sugar get into cells—just after eating. (These spikes can be particularly problematic for those with diabetes. High-GI foods also tend to make you hungry again sooner because they're digested quickly.) According to a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, agave's GI value is about five times lower than table sugar's. Currently no studies compare how, relative to other sugars, agave may affect blood-sugar control. But based on the buzz agave's been generating, we'll likely see research in the near future.
Agave packs 20 calories per teaspoon, five more than granulated sugar, but, like honey, it's sweeter than sugar, so you need less to achieve the same level of sweetness. A general substitution is to use one-third less agave nectar than you would white sugar and reduce other liquids by one-fourth. (This may require experimentation when making some recipes, such as baked goods.)
One final caveat: look for USDA-certified organic products. Nearly all agave sold in the U.S. is imported from Mexico and the FDA has refused some shipments due to excessive pesticide residues. Check for the USDA-certified organic seal or Quality Assurance International (QAI) certified-organic stamp, an independent, global organic certifier accredited by the USDA.
So there is is. I have no claims, no axe to grind, just good granola to make and here are the answers to my questions:
1. COST: The cost is a fraction of that of good-quality maple syrup and honey. I didn't do an exact ounce per ounce comparison (and it depends totally on the quality of the honey and maple syrup), but the agave is lots cheaper. Maybe half the cost. Two 36-ounce bottles were a total of around ten bucks.
2. CALORIES: I did the math. The calorie count for honey is 64 per tablespoon. Maple syrup is 52. Sugar is 48. Agave is 60. I typically use 1/3 cup each of honey and maple syrup and use no granulated sugar at all.) For this agave granola, I used 1/3 cup agave and 2 tablespoons maple syrup for flavor. My calories for sweeteners, then are usually 340 for honey and 277 for maple syrup–a total of 617. For the new agave-sweetened granola: 1/3 cup Agave is 320 calories plus the 104 for the 2 tablespoons of maple syrup = 424 calories total for sweetening. In other words, I cut close to 200 calories using the agave. That's really a significant savings, right? Or is it? Because the granola is high in fiber/protein and low in fat, its point level (Weight Watchers) is lower than some other foods of similar caloric counts. If I looked at calories alone, I would save all of 12.5 calories per half cup, and I sometimes don't even eat that much per day. Hm. Truth in Calories Disclaimer: My calorie counts don't include the optional coconut or added-at-the-end chocolate I include on the recipe below.
3. QUALITY OF SWEETNESS OR TASTE: The taste is fine-OK, but sort of bland for me. I love honey and maple syrup on the tongue! Overall, however, the sweetness is light, but works and I'm sure is appealing for many people.
4. SUPPORTING LOCAL OR AMERICAN PRODUCERS. The agave I purchased is a product of Mexico, though it is certified organic. Here is the web page, fyi. I buy local honey and Minnesota or Vermont maple syrup.
5. VEGAN: Agave is definitely vegan and honey is definitely not. Since, while not vegan I do eat a 2/3 vegan diet, this is important to me, but not the deal-breaker it would be for some.
While the agave granola might be a better choice for those needing to watch their blood sugar –it appears the jury is still out–and not to repeat Eating Well dot com, but
Currently no studies compare how, relative to other sugars, agave may affect blood-sugar control. But based on the buzz agave's been generating, we'll likely see research in the near future.
the sources I found don't appear to be sure about that until more studies are completed. Not being a medical or nutritional expert, I don't know. I think it's worth a visit to a nutritionist, doctor, and a journal to keep track of blood sugar levels to see whether or not you want to eat this daily if you haven't yet tried it. (If you have, what are your results?) Certainly the price is right and the granola was sweet, if not sweet in the way I like–as in honey or maple syrup. (I've never tried to make granola with granulated or brown sugar.) I couldn't locate agave made in the U.S., so if you're a local or American producer supporter, agave doesn't fit that bill or maybe you can find sources I couldn't. If you're vegan, you might want to overlook these things and use agave anyway. You might also choose to consider the footprint made by transporting a sweetener to the U.S. (or elsewhere) from Central or South America. Eating locally has its rewards. (Though here in Colorado Springs it sometimes occurs to me we'd be living on tumbleweeds or jack rabbits.
All of that said, if you want to try my agave granola–here's the recipe. I'd love your feedback. We are eating it! Whether or not I'll make it again this way remains to be seen. I'll listen to the feedback from the hub and hopefully you!
For fun, here is another agave granola–this one from Bon Appétit magazine.
ALYCE'S AGAVE GRANOLA makes 8 cups
Total time: 60 minutes
If you've been making the granola a while, you'll see I've changed my directions a bit. I now add the dry fruit half-way through the baking process so I have softer, more chewy fruit. If you like, you can still stir it all together at the beginning. You'll need two rimmed half-sheet baking pans lined with foil to make the whole batch.
- 1/3 cup unsweetened apple sauce
- 1/3 cup agave sweetener
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
- 5 cups whole or old-fashioned oats
- 2 teaspoons each: ground cinnamon and ginger
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup each; choose 2: chopped walnuts, pistachios, pecans, or almonds
- 1/4 cup each; choose 2: pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and plain sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup total chopped dried fruit: apricots, cherries, cranberries, currants or raisins (any/all) cut to 1/2″ pieces when possible
- 1/4 cup (about 1 3/4 ounces) good quality dark chocolate, very finely chopped or slivered, optional
Mix together the applesauce, agave, maple syrup, and oil in a small bowl or measuring cup. Set aside. In a very large bowl, mix together the oats, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and nuts. Spoon in the applesauce mixture and stir very well. Scoop out onto two rimmed, foil-lined 1/2 sheet baking trays, spreading evenly, and bake 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the dried fruit; stir the granola a bit. Let cool completely before storing or adding chocolate, if using. Otherwise, granola may be eaten hot, warm, at room temperature, or cold. To store: Place in large glass or plastic container with a good seal. Do not store in plastic bags. Will keep a month on the counter.
Cook's Notes: You can leave out any of the nuts or fruit (or chocolate, of course), and you can also add 1/2 cup coconut if you'd like.
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Black satin body with white mesh side panel on the right hand side. Phaya Rachasi in white sublimated on wearer's left side. Muay thai in Thai sublimated on waist band on left side in dark grey. Triple line ribbon on right side over mesh panel with "Muay Thai Addict" and Thai text. Black mesh piping alone the bottom of shorts.
Retro fit with V cuts on the sides and a loose fitting waist band. 100% satin material body.
Phaya Rachasi means King of Lions which is believed those who wear this Yant will have the great power and be respected by all as King of the Lions.
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It cannot be disputed that every continent on earth experiences a degree of water scarcity. According to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs also known as UNDESA, water scarcity is a natural as well as a human-made phenomenon. The need of the human population for water is outgrowing the water supply on earth. Policymakers and governments have dedicated resources and implemented policies that are aimed at ensuring that water conservation strategies are adopted worldwide. However, people can also contribute to the goal of conserving water. Individuals should adopt multiple measures and strategies that will be effective in conserving water, especially during a drought. This can be achieved by people first examining their water usage and taking steps to address wastage. Another effective strategy is through the use of artificial turf.
Artificial turf
Individuals and communities can help in conserving water in various ways such as through the use of synthetic turf. Over the years, synthetic turf has evolved and now includes multiple new materials, features, uses, varieties, and water conservation abilities. When there is drought, every drop of water counts. The use of artificial turf in residential and commercial settings promotes the use of lawns that conserve water.
Saving water through the use of synthetic turf protects people's access to water and promotes water conservation. Many people have been able to conserve the water they have for daily human consumption and use through installing synthetic turf. Synthetic turf ensures that people will be able to stay healthy by consuming a high volume of clean water. Any individual who is committed to finding affordable and successful solutions for the conservation of water during droughts should prioritize the use of artificial turf because it has proven to be an effective option.
The Way Forward
People living in areas experiencing drought, low-water areas in general, or who are tired of constant lawn maintenance are advised to opt for artificial grass. Many homeowners are saving water and time and avoiding drawbacks experienced due to water shortage problems by switching from real grass to synthetic turf. It saves water, and is easy to maintain, cost-effective, and known to be environmentally friendly. Homeowners, as well as business owners, are advised to choose the best company that sells and installs synthetic turf because this guarantees quality services. In general, artificial turf offers many benefits, which is why it is highly recommended.


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How can you protect yourself, your passengers and your vehicle against accidents? Apart from your own behavior as a driver, you need to maintain your vehicles good condition. Proper wheel alignment, also known as tracking is one of the most critical aspects when it comes to vehicle maintenance. Precise tracking - or more accurately described, wheel alignment, ensures excellent road grip and control on a wide range of surfaces - a vital component in vehicle safety.
As a trusted wheel alignment/ tracking specialist in Worksop, we offer the best solutions to all types of wheel alignment problems and our services guarantee a smooth, safe and comfortable drive for our customers.
In our modern workshop, we use the "SuperTracker wheel alignment system". Only our most experienced and specially trained technicians will do the tracking/alignment on your vehicle.
They take pride in the work they do and they will be happy to show you exactly at which points alignment is necessary. That way you can also be sure, you are not being charged for something that does not need doing...
For example, if your car pulls to one side while you are driving, or brakes unevenly is real safety risk. In the long run it will also cost you more money as your tyres and brakes will wear off quicker and irregularly. This can irritate your steering system and damage the suspension of your car.
Therefore we strongly advise to get a vehicles wheel alignment/tracking checked regularly - either as part of the regular routine service, after you've had new tyres fitted, after suspension repairs- or if you are experiencing issues already to get them sorted as soon as possible. Even hitting a curb, a pot hole or an animal on the road can have a negative effect on your vehicles alignment. As mentioned above, we only use the best and latest technical equipment for tracking/wheel alignment testing to achieve the optimum of accuracy.
Our Hunter Technology system can adjust to each vehicle make- and vehicle model to make absolutely sure, the wheel alignment adjustments are exactly to the right manufacturers specifications. Wheel alignment/tracking basically means measuring plus correcting the suspension angles- and components of the car so the wheels stand parallel to each other and the vehicle drives straight again.
The basic "toe-in/toe-out alignment" option to fix an alignment issue. Usually carried out after the front of your vehicle had to take an impact for example after hitting a pothole, a curve or an animal while driving. The front axle of the vehicle is being measured and adjusted, resulting in improved road grip and fuel efficiency, reduced rolling resistance and extended life of your tyres.
This kind of tracking takes the front-end alignment further by also aligning the thrust angle. All four wheels are squared with each other. This kind of alignment is most recommended for vehicles with a solid rear suspension, after a chassis damage repair and after accidents where the suspension was hit.
The optimal solution for cars and a 4WD with a four- wheel independent suspension. Also for a front wheel drive vehicle with adjustable rear suspension.
This simply means the tilt angle between the front tyres compared to angle of the rear tyres. Different vehicles have different angles - some are further apart, some are closer towards each other.
An expression pertaining to the direct tilt angle of tyres as specified by vehicle manufacturers. The tyre angle has a direct effect on the surface grip of the tyres while driving. Our alignment specialists will certainly explain and discuss the advantages - and disadvantages of certain tyre angles with you if necessary.
The caster angle influences the steering directly. There's the "positive caster" - our technicians will always aim to maximize it for vehicles with power steering to make secure the straight line stability during driving. A "negative caster" refers to the steering axle facing towards the rear. It's been used in the past and can still be found in older vehicles. Either of the two casters have to be symmetrical otherwise the vehicle will be pulling to one side during driving.
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The Oban Times, 16 August, 1930
The Playing of Piobaireachd
Hoddeson, Herts, 4 August, 1930
Sir,–Frequently in your interesting paper there appears a letter from Mr. John Grant, giving his views on piobaireachd playing, etc. Some time ago Mr. Grant was silenced by Pipe-Major Wm. Gray at the Oddfellows' Hall, Edinburgh, and also by members of the Piobaireachd Society and by many other pipers who play Ceol Mor. He has failed to prove that he plays the Taorluadh and Crunluadh or other movements in Ceol Mor as the MacCrimmons of old did. Further, he did not spare the dead MacCrimmons, as he now endeavours to have us believe that none of that famous family could memorise a certain number of tunes.
To these famous Masters of Borreraig Piobaireachd was a language. That language however, when I heard it played (or spoken) by John Grant in 1926 was only a tongue-tied version.
Mr. Seton Gordon, who has done so much to preserve our music and encourage its playing, did not include Mr. Grant in his list of pipers who can play Piobaireachd in his letter to your paper last year. I write as a player of Ceol Mor and as one having a thorough knowledge of the music.–I am, etc.,
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ScHoolboy Q Performs 'Numb Numb Juice' & 'Chopstix' on 'Tonight Show'
Let's get it. ScHoolboy Q brought "Numb Numb Juice" to "The Tonight Show."
The TDE rapper took the stage for an explosive medley on Wednesday night. Following a five-second countdown, Q delivered his new single in front of a projection screen featuring scenes from the music video.
He continued by debuting a brand new song called "Chopstix" featuring Travis Scott. Groovy Q showed off his moves while performing the melodic cut.
"I like her legs up like chopsticks / Luxury in my optics / Your ex man's on the opp list," he rapped as Travis provided his trademark "It's lit" ad libs.
Q's new album, the follow-up to 2016's Blank Face LP, is imminent. At the end of his performance, he announced that the project is "coming very, very, very, very, very, very soon."


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Sunday, August 31, 2014
We're Home!
12 comments:
We're certainly glad that treat isn't made for scotties!ReplyDelete
We're still sad about Jazzi. It was so unexpected. We'll be eating memorial tacos this year.
Thank you. It was very unexpected here one day and gone the next. Sometimes i still cant understand it but we're doing ok. Just really missing her.ReplyDelete
Glad you got home safely and can get ready for Tacos!!!!
Welcome back. Glad you had a wonderful trip. Have a great day.ReplyDelete
sounds like a great trip and any one that involves ringing home treats is excellentReplyDelete
We loved your funny pictures of Alaska. Mom appreciates that kind of humor. It's always good to go back home, though.ReplyDelete
We are THRILLED to have you back home... Alaska DOES seem to have some WILD Wild life fur sure.ReplyDelete
Jazzi was always SO good to new bloggers.
Yayayayay for your mom taking a cruise to Alaska. My peeps went to Alaska in 2005 for their 35 wedding anniversary. Hands down the best trip E V E R!!!!! Daisy sounds like you have a very fine time with the grandpeeps. Wonder how long it will take your mom toReplyDelete
unSPOIL you?
Angels Jazzi and Twix the Dachshund were my very first K9 gal pals way back in 2009. We had lots of fun times together that I will never forget. I can say no more sworn to secrecy.
Hugs madi your bfff
BOL, luv da pics!ReplyDelete
Welcome home!! WOW, those photos of Alaska and it's wildlife and scenery made us feel as if we were right there with you!! As for that biscuit...are you 187% sure it has not Scottie in it??ReplyDelete
Wally & Sammy
The scenery of Alaska does look Spactacular, why that home has to be worth millions it is probably sitting on natural resources.ReplyDelete
Thanks for being a friend
Sweet William The Scot
My Momma's brother works in King Salmon Bay in Alaska, he nevers sends us fish just rocks......we will never eat another taco without thinking about Jazzi.ReplyDelete
stella rose
I am glad everyone is home safe and things are getting back to normal!ReplyDelete
Love Sasha