Fanny Camota

The Pros and Cons of Living Near San Francisco

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One of the reasons we moved back home was to be closer to not just our families and friends but to everything else. At the last place we lived in, a more rural area, we had to drive at least 10-15 minutes to Costco, Trader Joe’s, natural food store, and an Asian grocery store. But […]

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How to Stockpile without Being a Hoarder

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Have you considered stockpiling groceries and supplies? Not stashing items away for survival—but rather gathering goods for the sake of saving money. If you’re afraid that starting a stockpile is going to land you on ”Hoarders” you need not fear. You can store items away without having bulk size cans of peas in your bedroom […]

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Tax Deductions for the Unemployed

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Losing your job is one of the most stressful things you can go through. However, it doesn’t give you an excuse to not pay your taxes or pay attention to tax deductions that you qualify for. Unemployment checks are taxable It is important to remember that unemployment compensation is taxable. Take it from me, you […]

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Thai Panang Curry Recipe (Peanut-Free)

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A lot of you asked for this recipe, which I’ve been meaning to post. This recipe is naturally gluten-free. It’s also peanut-free for those with a peanut allergy. Instead of ground peanuts, which is what it’s traditionally made with, I used almond butter. You can really taste the difference. I’ve made Thai Panang Curry at […]

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How to Save on Baby Formula

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This post brought to you by Sam’s Club. All opinions are 100% mine. When my daughter was a baby, formula was one of the largest expenses in our food budget. I did whatever I could to save – use coupons, buy on sale. But no matter what, it was an expense that we had to […]

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