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*2 Bean Chicken Chili Soup – Recipe – Even the pickiest eaters will like this one.
*2 Ideas Bound To Make Millions – If you don’t like talking to automated answering machines, this one’s for you.
*3 Ideas To Create Millions Of New Jobs – Lets throw Congress out in the street. We can create jobs right now.
*4 Key Principles For Starting A Cottage Business – Bootstrapping your way to success.
*4 Simple Steps To Limit Unconscious Spending - Take control of your financial future every time you shop.
*4 Store Tricks Designed To Take Your Money – Guest Author – Shopping? Go armed with knowledge.
*5 Minute Black Bean Party Dip – A recipe. This dip is quick, easy and great anytime.
*6 Strategies For Overcoming Outrage – Life doesn’t need to be all anger, stress and outrage. Here’s how to change it.
*6 Tips For Making Successful Resolutions – Good tips for setting goals and resolutions.
*7 Steps To Secure Your Financial Future – In times like these it’s more important than ever to take control.
*12 Strategies For Successful Investing – Are you doing everything you can to protect your money?
*109 Ideas For Tuning Up The Soul – Finding peace in a world of technology.
*Abracadabra Chocolate Microwave Cake - Bake a cake from scratch in under 10 minutes.
*A Chocolate Cake A Man Can Bake - An easy and delicious recipe for chocolate cake.
*A Key Secret To Winning As An Investor – Loss control is critical.
*A-Maize-ing Corn Veggie Relish – Recipe – A veggie medley with a touch of spice.
*A Rose By Any Other Name – The names we give our kids.
*A Survivor’s Guide To The Debt Crisis – Humor – 10 steps for getting through the national debt crisis.
*A Tribute: Round 2 – All in the name of downsizing.
*A Walk On The Beach – Come discover the awe-inspiring sites to behold.
*A Woman Sconed: Furiously Good – Delicious whole wheat scone recipe.
*Age Finally Gave Me The Boot - Age is taking its toll. Looks like I’m in for a few more adjustments.
*Anna Can’t Sleep – For Quacks – A comic. Anna asks her Dad for help when she can’t go to sleep.
*Anna Gets Accepted – For Quacks – A comic. Anna gets some unexpected news.
*Anna Takes Driving Lessons – For Quacks – JB gives Anna her first driving lesson.
*Are My Christmas Lights Costing Me A Fortune? – It pays to upgrade holiday lights.
*Are Speculators Gamblers? – See what makes gambling and speculation different and why it’s important for investing.
*Are The Best Plans Spontaneous? – Are you laid back and carefree or a planner? Have you wanted to be different?
*Are You Cooking With Olive Oil? – Find out why its a good idea and when it works best.
*Are You Ready For 2012? – If you’re looking to make real change you’ve come to the right place.
*Avoiding Joint Financial Disaster - See why you need to know how your partner invests.
*Bailey’s Butterscotch and Chocolate Fudge – This recipe may be the very definition of decadence.
*Bill Gates, Mr. Swirly And Interior Design – My laptop’s driving me nuts and I’m pretty sure it’s not me.
*Bliss Bars – Yum! - A delicious on an old family treat. A recipe.
*Blown! My Power Is Out – Take these simple steps to prepare for the next power outage.
*Butter Toffee Crunch Cookies - If you like the flavor of toffee, these will win you over on the first bite. Recipe.
*Buy Great Clothes For Pennies On The Dollar – Great shopping deals on clothes are out there if you know where to look.
*Candy Cane Reindeer – Fun craft project for the holidays.
*Chicka ‘n Dee Fly South – Comic – It’s a long journey, but they finally make it.
*Chicka ‘n Dee – The Tropics – Comic – Our two favorite birds explore the tropics.
*Chili Cheese Cornbread – Is this cornbread recipe the best ever?
*Chili Chocolate Cinnamon Cookies – A recipe – You and your friends will be raving over these cookies.
*Checkbook Tricks: Keeping A Tight Rein On Cash – Avoid overdraft fees.
*Chocolate Dipped In Chocolate - A recipe for a yummy chocolate treat.
*Chocolate Syrup Brownie Magic – An easy recipe for those times you need a chocolate fix.
*Colonel Gadaffy’s Special Tweet – For Quacks – Comic on Middle East uprising.
*Collecting Rich Dividends – Investing in dividend stocks can pay big time in the long haul.
*Community Supported Agriculture – Eat and live better for less by using a CSA.
*Coconutterchip Cookies – Recipe – A twist on traditional chocolate chip cookies with a word on gluten.
*Coco-Nutty Topping – Recipe – Here’s a great topping for ice cream, yogurt or even your salad.
*Coo-Coo For Coconut Lemon Squares – Recipe – All the goodness of coconut combined with lemon. Excellent!
*Cookie Making Demystified (& Stained-Glass Cookie recipe) – Humor and fun to make cookies. What could be better?
*Crazy About Cranberries – Recipe – I used to hate ‘em and now I love ‘em. Find out why.
*Cut Your Mortgage Down To Size – Your house may cost you double the sales price. See why paying a little more can save $1000′s.
*Dad’s Now All About Downsizing – After years of prodding, Dad’s finally ready to sell the house.
*Danger Ahead: The Credit Card Disconnect – What to get out of debt? Then learn the real difference between cash and credit.
*Debt Relief: Two Solutions That Work – There are 2 real solutions for debt relief. Beware of the others.
*Decadence Delivered: Coco-Nutty Topping – Here’ a quick topping that will go over desert, yogurt, salads and more.
*Disaster Preparedness For Your Pets – 7 steps to protect your pet in a disaster.
*Diversification: A Safe Money Machine – Thoughts on diversifying your portfolio. One strategy that works.
*Don’t Let Them Ride Without A Helmet – Follow these basic bike and driver safety rules.
*Driving Each Other Crazy – What are the rules of the road in your house?
*Ducks Occupy Wall Street – Learn how to demonstrate from a real pro. Just for quacks.
*Easier Than Pie – An Apple Crisp – This recipe makes a yummy treat without the hassle of making crust.
*Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies – Quick and delicious no-bake’s mean no hot oven.
*Easy Oaties – Here’s a quick and easy recipe for a healthier treat.
*Eyes Wide Open: Avoiding Financial Disaster -It’s time to talk to your partner about money.
*Einstein’s Relativity – Just For Quacks – Einstein and Reagan?
*Evolution Revisited: A Duck’s Perspective – Just For Quacks – Ducks? The missing link? Oh, yeah, baby.
*Fall Home Checkup: 11 Must-Do Tasks – Protect your home and family by take care of these simple tasks.
*Familyisms – The Family Slang – My family had a way with words.
*Fe Fi Fo Fum Banana Bread Delirium – A recipe. – Taking banana bread to the next level.
*Feline Groovy – Photo – Love comes in all shapes and sizes.
*Fig ‘n Pig In A Blanket – Recipe – Taking the old party favorite to a new level.
*Fighting Fair: Improving Troubled Relationships - 5 steps to take to help build and maintain long-term trust.
*Find The Hottest Deals On The Internet – Great list of 25 hot buy sites.
*Finding Balance In Nature – Rediscover the beauty of nature. A photo essay.
*Fish Fillet Gourmet - A great way to cook cod, one without all that deep-fried fat.
*First Duty – A True Story – Guest Post – A man starts a new career in the Navy and ventures into the absurd.
*Flipping Out Over Pineapple Upside Down Cake: I’m head over heels in love with this quick and easy cake recipe.
*Free Coffee’s A Gas – How much gas do you use as you sit idling in line? Find out.
*Fried Veggie Hash Browns - You may never want “plain old hash browns” again after trying these.
*Frog Time – Just For Quacks – Become one with the frog.
*Frozen Honey Blended Yogurt - Try this delicious and easy-to-make alternative to ice cream.
*Gandhi The Interpreter – Just For Quacks – Would Gandhi be as famous without this duck?
*George Duckington Crosses The Delaware – Just For Quacks – It was a duck that crossed the Delaware first! Honest!
*Getting Free Music Legally – Avoid the pitfalls. There are lots of ways to get free music without risk. Try out these sites.
*Getting Out Of Debt: Step 1 – Find out if you’re really ready to get out of debt.
*Gluten-Free Gnocchi – A recipe – Without or without gluten, this gnocchi is delicious.
*Going Green Doesn’t Mean Fertilize – Is it time to stop loving our lawns?
*Great Savings 1 – Start Savings Today – Take the first step. Commit to making change.
*Great Savings 2 – Seek The Help Of Others – Don’t go it alone. Help comes in many forms.
*Great Savings 3 – Cancel Unused Services – Take control. You could be spending way more than realize.
*Great Savings 4 – Make Your Own Repairs – Try fixing it yourself. There are lots of resources to help.
*Great Savings 5 – Utilize Free Services – Can you save on the things you really need? Find out.
*Great Savings 6 – Change Your Credit Card Habits – Your cards may be robbing you of a secure financial future.
*Great Savings 7 – Cut The Cost Of Habit And Addiction – Addiction can literally destroy your ability to build wealth.
Note: We are updating our original Great Savings Tip Series. All our original tips are listed below this message. Also, the original series includes many tips that were combined into one post (the combined originals are those listed after Tip 100).
*Great Savings Tip #66: Smorgasbord – Make leftovers fun.
*Great Savings Tip #67: Cable TV – Opt out and save big time.
*Great Savings Tip #68: Fast Foods – You can make your own.
*Great Savings Tip #69: Generics – Are you taking advantage?
*Great Savings Tip #70: Cosigning – Avoid it at all costs.
*Great Savings Tip #71: Car Theft – Be proactive. Save money, hassle and time.
*Great Savings Tip #72: Splurge Purge – Purge the urge to splurge.
*Great Savings Tip #73: Insulate Pipes – Are your water pipes at risk?
*Great Savings Tip #74: Big Screen TV – It may pay you to buy a big screen TV.
*Great Savings Tip #75: Recycle The Refer – The old one may cost more than it’s worth to run.
*Great Savings Tip #76: Invest in a 401K – Are you turning down 1000′s in free money?
*Great Savings Tip #77: Make your own gift and holiday cards. – Save money with this adult and kid-friendly project.
*Great Savings Tip #78: Buy term life insurance. – See why term life beats whole and consider these tips before buying.
*Great Savings Tip #79: Entertain with a potluck. – It’s more fun with a little help from your friends.
*Great Savings Tip #80: Cut your wedding down to size. – Here’s 20 ways you can save on your wedding.
*Great Savings Tip #81: Floss at least once a day. – Do it for your health, not just your teeth.
*Great Savings Tip #82: Spend less on a beautiful garden. – 7 ways to cut the cost of gardening.
*Great Savings Tip #83: Hold a garage sale. – 14 tips to make your garage sale a success.
*Great Savings Tip #84: Simplify. – 8 tips for simplifying your finances.
*Great Savings Tip #85: Save with higher deductibles. – Consider these factors as you weigh the size of deductibles.
*Great Savings Tip #86: Think free entertainment. – 20 ways to entertain yourself for free.
*Great Savings Tip #87: Save on kids toys. – It’s about time, not things.
*Great Savings Tip #88: Think cremation over burial. – You can save thousands.
*Great Savings Tip #89: Synergy. – Combine forces and save thousands.
*Great Savings Tip #90: Prioritize spending. – Use this 8 step process to help stay afloat.
*Great Savings Tip #91: Do your own home repairs unless… – Know when to do it yourself and when not to.
*Great Savings Tip #92: Protect yourself from identity theft. – Are you taking these 9 steps to stay safe?
*Great Savings Tip #93: Save on travel expenses. – 13 tips to keep the family budget on track.
*Great Savings Tip #94: Cut moving expenses. – Tips for cutting the cost of your move.
*Great Savings Tip #95: Cut your water bill. – Tips for saving water in your home and yard.
*Great Savings Tip #96: Cut your taxes. – 10 ways to legally cut taxes.
*Great Savings Tip #97: Spend less on an education. – 9 ways to save on the cost of college.
*Great Savings Tip #98: Sweat the small stuff. – 6 ways to take charge of your financial future.
*Great Savings Tip #99: Save money buying real estate. – 12 factors to consider as you go to buy.
*Great Savings Tip#100: Go Green – Ideas for saving money and the planet.
*Great Tips To Start Saving: Part 1 - This tip was updated. See above.
*Great Tips To Start Saving: Part 2 – Power Settings
*Great Tips To Start Saving: Part 3 – Swap, Lights Out, Shopping List
*Great Tips To Start Saving: Part 4 – Soda, Rent, Subscriptions
*Great Tips To Start Saving: Part 5 – Garage Sales, Coupons, Water
*Great Tips To Start Saving: Part 6 – Anti-Virus, Online Bills, Library
*Great Tips To Start Saving: Part 7 – TV, Interest Rates, Checkbook
*Great Tips To Start Saving: Part 8 – Phone contract, Land-line, Gift Cards
*Great Tips To Start Saving: Part 9 – Bulk Buy, Shopping Location, Gasoline
*Great Tips To Start Saving: Part 10 – Clean Refer, Washer Hoses, Clean Dryer
*Great Tips To Start Saving; Part 11 – Credit Score, Buy With Cash, 24-7-1 Rule
*Great Tips To Start Saving: Part 12 – Windows XP, Computer Back Up, Swamp Cooler
*Great Tips To Start Saving: Part 13 – Herb Garden, Exercise, Food From Scratch
*Great Tips To Start Saving: Part 14 – Microwave, E-Book Reader, Detergent
*Great Tips To Start Saving: Part 15 – Space Heater, Florescent Bulbs, Air Leakage
*Great Tips To Start Saving: Part 16 – Ceiling Fan, BYOW, Early Bird
*Great Tips To Start Saving: Part 17 – Window Coverings, Air Dry, Shower Shut Off
*Great Tips To Start Saving: Part 18 – Groupon, Extended Warranties, Re-Gift
*Great Tips To Start Saving: Part 19 – Savings Plan, Car Wash, Oil Change
*Great Tips To Start Saving: Part 20 – Shopping Buddy, Home Printing, Make Lunch
*Great Tips to Start Saving: Part 21 – Thermostat, Hot Water Heater, Rent A Room
*Grilled Taters On The BBQ – Here’s a quick and easy method for grilling potatoes.
*Hamburger Rice – No Boxes Here - Recipe – Try making your next casserole from scratch.
*Happy New Year From Javabird! – Our best wishes to you and your family.
*Harvest Fresh Italian Plum Crumble – A recipe – Here’s the best way to enjoy plums.
*Harvesting Hidden Wealth: Trading Up For Cash Part 1 – Discover the hidden wealth all around. It’s everywhere.
*Harvesting Hidden Wealth: From Theory To Practice Part 2 – Start getting your share of hidden wealth.
*Hearty Twist On Chocolate Chip – A great alternative to traditional chocolate chip cookies.
*Help I Can’t Get To Sleep – 14 suggestions for getting the rest you need.
*Hey, We Missed You - If you haven’t checked our site in awhile, check out these posts.
*His Tail Was Burlap – Songs Of Easter – Just For Quacks – The real story behind “Cottontail”.
*Holiday Giving: The Magic Of Christmas Part 1 – Thoughts on Christmas and the holidays.
*Holiday Giving: Getting Real Part 2 – Some gift suggestions for holiday shoppers.
*Home Project Tip 1 – Cleaning Windows: Ideas to help get you started.
*Home Project Tip 2 – Cleaning The Stove: There are different ways to clean depending on your stove.
*Home Project Tip 3 – Cleaning The Oven: Tips for cleaning your oven including a green alternative.
*Home Project Tip 4 – Plastic Food Containers: Is your cupboard about to explode? Try this alternative.
*Home Project Tip 5 – Cabinet Pullouts: Increase the efficiency of your storage space by using pullouts.
*Home Project Tip 6 – Hanging Blinds: Save some money by doing this one yourself.
*Home Project Tip 7 – Hanging Pictures: Learn how and where to hang pictures.
*Home Project Tip 8 – Vacuuming: Great tips to make vacuuming less of a chore.
*Home Project Tip 9 – Dirtiest Places: What are the dirtiest places in your home?
*Home Project Tip 10 – Cleaning The Refrigerator: Cut down on bad orders and have a healthier fridge.
*Home Project Tip 11 – Fix Those Leaky Gutters: My gutters were leaking and I needed a quick fix.
*Home Project Tip 12 – Gutter Guards: I installed my own and saved thousands.
*Home Project Tip 13 – Installing Cabinet Knobs: Check this before you drill.
*Homemade Chicken Barley Soup – A recipe – You may never go back to the can with this easy recipe.
*Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup – A recipe – A delicious meal in itself or a great addition to sauces or casseroles.
*Honey I Smell Gas And It’s Not Me – Know these natural gas safety tips.
*Honey Nut Butterscotch Brownies - This brownie recipe substitutes honey for sugar and is chock full of nuts.
*Hope For A Brighter Future – Times are bad, but hope still rules who controls the future.
*House Cleaning Misses – Grungy But Forgotten - Some of the things that get missed and some tips to help out.
*How Much Should I Save Every Month – Start a savings plan now!
*How To Cut Your Rent In Half – Save big dollars on rent and live better.
*How To Dispose Of Prescription Drugs – Whatever you do, don’t flush them.
*How To Grill Fresh Salmon – Doesn’t anything really compare to a properly cooked grilled salmon?
*How To Make Your Own Pumpkin Puree – Pumpkin is used in all kinds of recipes. Skip the can and roast your own.
*How To Save On Gas And Groceries – Try these tips to beat inflation.
*How Would You Pay For A Nursing Home? – Even young people can end up in a nursing home. Will you be able to afford long-term care when it’s your turn?
*I Love Oven Roasted Asparagus – This quick easy recipe could turn asparagus haters into lovers.
*Incredible Buttermilk Buckwheat & Walnut Pancakes - You won’t get pancakes this good from a mix.
*In Search Of The Perfect Guacamole – Really good guacamole may be easier to make than you think.
*Instant Presto Candy Bacon – A super quick recipe without the mess.
*Instant Presto Candied Walnuts – Enjoy fresh candied walnuts anytime.
*Instant Presto Roasted Coconut – I love the smell of roasted coconut. This is quick.
*Is An Annuity Right For Me – If your tolerance for loss is low, you may want to consider an annuity.
*Is Easter Over? I Hope Not – Reflections on Mom, growing up and Easter.
*Java Deen’s Green Bean Casserole – This famous duck make a mean green bean casserole.
*Javabird: Come See! (Post Summary 12/27/2010)
*JB And The Cable Company – Just For Quacks – JB’s trying to get his cable fixed…Comic
*JB And The Ears – Just For Quacks – JB discusses his dreams with his shrink…Comic
*JB And The End Of The World – Just For Quacks – JB frets over the Mayan calendar…Comic
*JB And The Head Doctor – Just For Quacks – JB finally gets some professional help…Comic
*JB And The Steering Committee – Just For Quacks – JB’s buddy wants him to upgrade…Comic
*JB Blogs Recipes – JB concentrates on creating new recipes for his blog….Comic
*JB Comes home – Will the Missus play with JB away?…Comic
*JB Crunches – Anna discovers her rather can still surprise her…Comic
*JB Gets Help – Just For Quacks – JB needs help with his bill…Comic
*JB Gets Prepared – Just For Quacks – JB goes all out for his next blog post…Comic.
*JB Gets The Latest News – Just For Quacks – JB and the Missus are upset by the news…Comic.
*JB Hurts His Back – Just For Quacks – Things appear bleak after JB suffers an on the job injury…Comic
*JB In Training – Just For Quacks – Anna can’t study…Comic.
*JB It’s Monday – Just For Quacks – Oh, no, time to face another Monday…Comic
*JB Locks Up - Just For Quacks – JB’s computer starts to bog down…Comic
*JB Loves Stuff – The Mrs. says it’s time to get organized…Comic
*JB Needs Inspiration – Just For Quacks – JB is fresh out of ideas…Comic.
*JB Rakes Leaves – Just For Quacks – Time to do the outdoor chores…Comic.
*JB Says No – JB is tempted by a unique travel offer…Comic
*JB Snores – JB sleeps, but his snoring keeps the Missus awake…Comic
*JB Starts A Blog – Just For Quacks – With JB’s back out of commission, Anna has an idea…Comic
*JB Supports The Arts – Just For Quacks – JB’s Mrs. decides to start painting. Comic
*JB To The Rescue – JB and Anna rush to the basement after hearing a loud boom…Comic
*JB Went Shopping – Just For Quacks – JB is surprised at what he found in the stores…Comic
*JB’s 4th – Just For Quacks – JB plans a special outing for the 4th…Comic
*JB’s Adventures In Investing – Just For Quacks – Wacky tale of our friend Javabird as he jumps back into the market.
*JB’s Adventures In Travel – Just For Quacks – Talk about lousy timing. Javabird goes to Egypt for some R n R.
*JB’s All Ears – Just For Quacks – Anna is frustrated by one of JB’s uncanny abilities…Comic.
*JB’s Blogging Buddy – Just For Quacks – JB meets up with his blogging buddy…Comic.
*JB’s Daydream - Just For Quacks – Is JB watching too much TV?…Comic
*JB’s Descent -Just For Quacks – How is JB handling the stress?…Comic
*JB’s Done With Downsizing – Just For Quacks – JB deals with the aftermath of family downsizing…Comic.
*JB’s Fallout – Just For Quacks – After the earthquake JB runs to the attic…Comic
*JB’s Got Talent – Just For Quacks – Anna is surprised to learn of her father’s real talent…Comic.
*JB’s Holiday Feast – JB enjoys a quiet holiday dinner with family…Comic.
*JB’s Labor Day Weekend – Just For Quacks – JB looks forward to a long, relaxing weekend…Comic.
*JB’s Lazy Afternoon – Just For Quacks – JB is determined to enjoy the weather…Comic.
*JB’s Mail Call – Just For Quacks – It was a day that started like any other… Comic.
*JB’s Market Mishap – Just For Quacks – JB learns another lesson the hard way…Comic.
*JB’s Monster Show – Just For Quacks – Time to chill in front of the TV…Comic.
*JB’s New Reality – Just For Quacks – The Missus delivers some big news…Comic.
*JB’s Occupied – Just For Quacks – See why Anna is miffed at her Dad…Comic
*JB’s Party – Just For Quacks – JB is inspired by a TV show…Comic.
*JB’s Prediction – Just For Quacks – JB discovers some changes are as predictable as clockwork…Comic.
*JB Saves Christmas – Just For Quacks – Rudolf gets sick. What’s Santa to do? – Comic
*JB’s Shrink – Just For Quacks – Anna and Mom wait outside while JB visits the doc…Comic
*JB’s Spa Treatment – Just For Quacks – The Mrs. sends a grouchy JB to the country…Comic
*JB’s Super Bowl Ad – Just For Quacks – JB bites the bullet and pays for a Super Bowl Ad…Comic
*JB’s Ups And Downs – Just For Quacks – Anna quizzes her Dad about his new blog’s progress…Comic.
*JB’s Vacation – Just For Quacks – JB’s family is excited about their upcoming vacation…Comic.
*JB’s Weekend – Just For Quacks – The promise of the weekend…Comic.
*JB’s Wish – Just For Quacks – A trip to the mirror shows unwelcome changes…Comic.
*Julius Caesar And The Peking Duck – Just For Quacks – Now that’s cooking.
*JW’s World Famous Almond Crunch Cookies – Recipe – You’ve never read a recipe like this one.
*Kahlua Cinnamon Coffee Date Bars – Recipe – These bars have “Yummm!” written all over them.
*Kahlua, Coconut & Cashew Blondies – Even if you normally prefer brownies, you’ll want to try these.
*Kahlua Crunch - What’s better than coffee? How about some chocolate with your coffee.
*Kathryn’s No-Fail Quiche – If you like eggs, you’ll love this quiche recipe.
*Keeping Your Car Safe For Less – Tips to keep the family safe.
*Kick Starting Impossible Success – Anyone can succeed. Are you ready?
*Learn About Money On YouTube – A great tool for learning.
*Leave Us A Note Vacation – Just For Quacks – Here’s how a trip to the beach with grown kids, might go.
*Lemon Cross Cookies – Recipe – The delicious taste of fresh squeezed lemon, coconut and walnuts in a cookie.
*Let Me Try The Quinoa Pudding – Quinoa is a healthy, whole-grain substitute for rice that makes a great pudding.
*Let’s Get Rid Of D’clutter – Just For Quacks – We have too much junk and I needed some new solutions.
*Life’s Journey: Tracking Right – Why career and life choices matter. 2 stories worth reading.
*Losing Weight Via The Bob Diet - Does dieting have to be so hard? Maybe not.
*Lottery 101: Winning The Biggest Prize Of All – Your odds of wining are zero unless you’re using this trick.
* Leonardo’s Vitruvian Duck – Just For Quacks – Credit where credit is due.
*Make Your Own Granola Bars - Control what’s in your snack bar with this easy recipe.
*Make Your Own Hummus – Try this highly nutritious and delicious snack made from chickpeas.
*Marcia’s Spicy Macaroni And Cheese – A spicy version of mac n cheese that’s downright delicious.
*Maximize Your Retirement Income – Take this one simple step for retirement success.
*Meatloaf On My Mind - A recipe. What’s downsizing have to do with making meatloaf? Find out here.
*Mix It Up This Holiday – 6 recipe ideas that are bound to win over your pickiest eaters.
*Moose Drool Soup – Recipe – It may sound bad on the surface, but this lentil soup made with beer turns out to be delicious.
*Mona Lisa? How About Mona Gallina? – Just For Quacks – DaVinci’s real inspiration was the side of a barn. You doubt it?
*Monstrously Good Creme De Cocoa Squares – A delicious chocolate treat based on an old “Lemon Square” family favorite.
*My Bunny And Me – A tale about dogs, stuffed toys and best friends.
*My Dad The Rock - A tribute to my Dad, the man’s who has been there through thick and thin.
*My Delicious House Special Fried Rice – A recipe – Rice never tasted so good.
*My Life With MS – A true story from one whose ongoing struggle with the disease continues.
*My Mother Has Alzheimer’s – A daughter struggles to cope with change.
*My New Diet Plan For The Holidays: Nooooooo! – The battle of the bulge is on…so far the bulge is winning. Just For Quacks.
*My Precious In A Cup – Nothing says yum like a hot, frothy mocha.
*My Reverse Bucket List – Thinking of trying something? Of not trying something? What’s holding you back?
*Nixon And The Gap – Just For Quacks – Our twist on Nixon and Watergate.
*Not My Mother Says Whistler – Just For Quacks – Was that really Whistler’s Mother?
*Not Your Grandmom’s Tuna Melt – I like grandma’s cooking, but she never made a sandwich like this. Recipe.
*Novembrrr! – Comic – Do Chicka and Dee fly south for the winter?
*Nutmeg Logs: The Best Cookie Ever? – These cookies are amazing. See for yourself!
*Of Pyramids And Life’s Top Secrets – Famous Ducks – Food pyramids and the secret’s to a happier life.
*On A Roll – Nothing like fresh, home-made cinnamon rolls. Yum!
*Overcoming Shyness: 9 Tips For Making Conversation – Have a hard time making small talk? These tips may help.
*Pacifico Pancakes: There’s Beer In That Batter – Pancakes made with beer? You bet! They’re delicious – Recipe
*Pancake Puffery – A recipe. – Try this Baked Pancake for breakfast.
*Pet Safety Over The Holidays – Here’s some reminders to keep your pet safe.
*Plan For Retirement Now – 12 things to consider as you plan for retirement.
*Playing By The Rules Of The Kitchen - There are 2 types of cooks. Which are you?
*Please Stop Staring – My uncle has Down’s Syndrome. He’s family.
*Portabellas: No More Gut Bombs For Me – I love hamburgers but they no longer love me. I’m glad I discovered portabellas.
*Posts Of Christmas Past - Here’s some great ideas on gift giving, holiday lights, and having fun with the kids.
*Pumpkin Bread – The Taste Of Fall – A recipe – I don’t like fall for the colder temps, but I sure like it for pumpkin bread.
*Putting My Garden To Bed – My health requires doing things differently.
*Quick Comfort Food – Easy Cheesy Rigatoni – A recipe so simple the kids can make it.
*Quick & Easy Tater Salad – What BBQ would be complete without this recipe?
*Quickie Granola Snack Bar – High fiber, low sugar, great taste: Could you want anything more?
*Rattlespointystick On Shakespeare – Just For Quacks – You’ve never seen Hamlet like this.
*Recharge, Refresh, Energize – I needed a vacation…more than I realized.
*Releasing The Bonds That Tie – Find out how to cut old anchors and ties.
*Rules Of Engagement: Written In Stone – Just For Quacks – There are rules for meeting someone new.
*Running On Empty – All the tips you need for saving money and gas.
*Salty Dog Clam Chowder – Here’s my Dad’s old recipe for delicious clam chowder.
*Sautéed Peppers and Onions – Recipe – Try these with cheese and crackers. Yummy!
*Save Money Buying Wine – Great ideas for getting the best deal on wine.
*Save Money Making Your Own Bargain Generics – Make these products yourself and do it for less.
*Season’s Greetings From Javabird - Here’s a holiday card for you.
*Seneca: All Life is Slavery (Reprinted with permission from Thrivenotes.com)
*Shades Of Summer – Before all memory of summer fades away, I’m sharing these photos.
*Shaking Out The Cob Webs – Tackling those long delayed projects.
*Shockingly Good Almond Butter And Date Cookies – Here’s a healthier alternative to traditional peanut butter cookies.
*Shortbread: Decadently Delicious - Recipe – What’s not to love about sugar and butter?
*Should I Buy Or Rent – Consider these 8 factors as you decide where to live.
*Simple Spicy Artichoke Dip – Recipe – Here’s a really great party dip, that’s easy to make.
*Six Highly Effective Habits For Saving Money On Groceries – Great grocery shopping tips for saving money and time.
*Slash Spending: Try The Annualizing Trick – This one trick can save $1000′s when applied to any regular purchase.
*Smart Wired But Only Half Connected – Turn that phone off if you want a real conversation. Editorial.
*Smoked Salmon Wild Rice Medley – A recipe. Delicious and nutritious wild rice meal.
*Snacking On A Budget: A Tale Of The Kernel – Make your own microwave popcorn.
*Snickerdoodles So Good They Make Me Laugh – If you thought all sugar cookies were the same, you’ve got to try these.
*Sorry No Permission – For Quacks – What happens when your website crashes?
*Sour Grapes: Are Home Wine Cellars Worth It? – Here are the key factors for storage that affect a wine’s taste.
*Speedo: Tale Of A True Champion – I was thrilled to watch the baby turtle struggle toward the sea.
*Spicy Chicken Curry Cashew- A recipe – When I want to spice things up, I cook up this delicious recipe.
*Spicy Microwave Walnut Brittle – A recipe – Amazingly tasty brittle with a dash of heat. You’ll love it!
*Spinach Au Gratin – A recipe – Are you getting enough spinach? Here’s a great way to eat it.
*Spring Into Spring – The signs of the season are popping up all over.
*Sprouting You Way To A Greener Future – Grow your own nutritious sprouts.
*Summer Perfect Iced Java Nudge – A recipe – Here’s one thoroughly decadent drink.
*Sugar Sugar Honey Honey – Learn the skinny on added sugar.
*Super Simple Sangria – Here’s a delightful recipe for a citrus based wine cooler.
*Survival Shopping: 8 Tasty Recipes – Really inexpensive recipes that taste great.
*Survival Shopping: Eating Well On Less – How to shop when money is extremely tight.
*Survival Shopping: True Bargain Foods – Money saving foods for a tight budget.
*Surviving A 6 Story Fall - True Story – My friend fell six stories and lived. Now, comes the hard part.
*Surviving These Crazy Markets – Humor – You’d best learn the real meaning of these investment terms.
*Sweatin’ Bullets: I never thought I’d try Hot Yoga. Now, can someone help me up?
*Sweet Onion, Basil And Tomato Sandwich – Here’s a delicious all vegetable option for lunch.
*Talk To Your Kids About Money – Help set reasonable goals and expectations.
*Take A Peek At My Pico – Here’s a quick and easy recipe for delicious Pico De Gallo.
*Take These 7 Steps To Avoid Fraud - Don’t be an easy target. Take these easy steps to protect yourself.
*Teach Your Kids To Save – Start the kids early and teach the the value in saving.
*Telomerase & Meditation (Reprinted with permission from Thrivenotes.com)
*Thanksgiving: It Wasn’t Always Turkey – Here’s the real scoop on the holiday. Just For Quacks
*The 7 Best Ideas For Saving Energy At Home – 7 quick and smart tips for saving energy.
*The 9 Step Flue Prevention Etiquette – Are you following these cold-fighting rules?
*The 12 Ways I Manage Stress – I take these steps to help manage my daily stress.
*The Best Carrot Is A Burnt Carrot – I love oven roasted carrots!
*The Difficulty Embracing Change – Change is constant and all around so why do we resist it?
*The Duck Who Discovered Electricity - Just For Quacks – Franklin gets more credit than deserved.
*The Duck Who Was Kidnapped By NASA – Just For Quacks – Here’s the real moon landing story.
*The Earthquake Quiz – How Ready Are You? – 34 questions to test your earthquake preparedness.
*The Frosting Straight From Heaven – There’s nothing like penuche frosting. Yum.
*The Funny Money Scam – A personal story about a money scam you’ll want to avoid.
*The Great Statue Of Liberty Rip-Off – Just For Quacks – Humans are at it again…getting credit where credit belongs elsewhere.
*The Inside Scoop On Gettysburg – Just For Quacks – If you thought Lincoln had a good speech, try this one. Shall we thank the Russians?
*The Last Rose Of Summer – Photo – Summer’s a memory, but a beautiful one at that.
*The Lazy Investor – See why lazy portfolios and passive trading may be the best wealth building strategy.
*The Life Timeline: Planning For A Brighter Future – Take a look at the big picture when setting goals.
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*The Magic In The Ramekin – Life’s better with new dishes and chocolate.
*The Magic Of Full Consciousness – Consciousness is the key to a better lifestyle.
*The Money Quiz – 50 questions to ponder about money.
—◊–The Money Quiz: A printable PDF
*The Power Of Twitter – A comic. Overthrowing a dictator.
*The Real Elvis – Just For Quacks – Who copied whom? Here’s the story of the original.
*The Running Cash Flow: First Aid For Your Wallet – Neat napkin trick for staying afloat.
*The Spice Of Life – Spice up your meals and everything tastes better.
*The Stuffing Wars – What do you like in your stuffing? Hey, them could be fightin’ words!
*The Tale Of The Two Vincent’s – Just For Quacks – Did you know Van Gogh had a sidekick?
*The Top Of Mom’s Head – Mom’s steady decline from Alzheimer’s has taken a surprising twist.
*The Woof-Da Paradigm Shift – Think you got it bad? Trying walking in a dog’s shoes for a day.
*There Are Duckus Amongus – Just For Quacks – The ducks have invaded our home. They’re everywhere.
*Time To Shift Your Paradigm? – Discover how perception impacts choice.
*Trick Or Treat – You can dress them up, but you can’t take them out. Photo humor.
*Tomato Juice: Preserving The Taste Of Summer – Everything you need to know to can your own tomato juice.
*Tommy Cake: Oatmeal And Feathers – A cake recipe made with oatmeal and heart whole grain goodness.
*Tooling Around – Guest post – Tips for taking care of your tools.
*Top Execs Caught Mooning – Yet another display of uncaring folly by the 1% – Just for quacks.
*Tribute To A Junque Collector – Touching tribute to Mom and tradition.
*Triple Chocolate Low Fat Brownies – Chocolate lovers beware: These low fat brownies are delicious.
*Twas The Night Before Quackimas – Just For Quacks – A familiar Christmas tale retold from the duck-blogger’s perspective.
*Two Birds – Just For Quacks – JB spends a quiet day with his daughter Anna when suddenly…A Comic.
*Unbind The Chains and Unlock The Locks – 7 Steps for getting unstuck.
*Urban Farming: Fresh Food At No Cost – Farming in the city is the way to get fresh produce, and you don’t need to do it yourself.
*Valentines: All In Desperation – Humor – Try out one of these suggestions on your sweetie.
*Vanilla Cloud Graham Crumble Pie – A recipe. – One delicious Graham Cracker Cream pie!
*Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms - A recipe. – An appetizer bound to impress.
*Veggie Stew – A recipe – Where’s the beef? You won’t find it here.
*Walk Your Way To Better Health – Try these 10 tips for building a great walking routine.
*We All Love The Figgie Cheesies – Recipe – I never knew I liked figs until I tried these.
*We Call Our Hummingbird Arnold – Tips on feeding hummers and photos.
*Welcome To Javabird – Make us a part of your day.
*Wine Tasting Part I: Skewing The Palate - If you only drink one type of wine, you may be missing out.
*Wine Tasting Part II: 5 Qualities – Learn how to describe and distinguish good wine from bad.
*What Kind Of Investing Is Best? – Investment choices to be aware of.
*What To Say When The Stock Market Crashes – Just For Quacks – Here’s a few choice words and phrases.
*What’s Not To Love About Napping? – Have you had your nap today? It’s about time.
*Whip Up The Best Tuna Casserole – A recipe – This may just be the new family favorite.
*Woof Da – Life From A Dog’s Perspective - Life is a bit confusing as a dog. Fun photo essay.
*Your Credit: Keeping Score – Learn what your credit score is and why it matters.
*Zucchini, Coconut and Carrot Bread – Recipe – Here’s what to do with zucchini.
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