Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup! Today, we share how you can show your appreciation to workers who can't take tips, save hundreds by taking a day off, and put some pizazz in eating meals at home.
Holiday Tipping for Those Who Can't Accept Tips — USPS mail carriers can accept gift cards (with some limitations). If more than one carrier covers your route, you can drop off a fruit basket at your local post office for everyone to share. Coupon Sherpa
How to Save Hundreds of Dollars By Taking a Day Off Work — The money you save by getting your finances in order, or doing research on insurance, or even selling stuff on eBay can make the day off worth it. ChristianPF
Making Eating at Home Fun — Who says you have to eat in the dining room? Change up the scene by doing a picnic — outdoors if it's warm enough, in the living room if it's not. Northern Cheapskate
5 Ways To Save Money While Going (Mostly) Organic — If you have trouble finding fresh and local produce go frozen — in bulk. Parenting Squad
Signing a Roommate Prenup — Don't let a pile of dishes in the sink ruin your relationship. Nip potential annoyances in the bud by figuring out how you'll handle the small things, like chores and everyday expenses. Lauren & Elissa via Currency
10 Ways to Invest $1,000 Dollars, Without Putting a Dime in the Stock Market — Investing in long-term food storage is a good bet. No matter what the economy looks like, you still need to eat! Frugal Dad
Five Great Gifts You Can Make For Under $5 — A chocolate-covered spoon in a coffee mug makes a fun and flavorful treat. (Works best with warm beverages.) Generation X Finance
Being organized before a doctor's visit — Prepare a list of topics that you want to discuss with your doctor to make sure you don't miss anything important, and don't forget to take notes! Unclutterer
6 Ways to Trick Yourself Into Eating Fruits and Veggies — It turns out that adults aren't eating as much fruits and veggies as we should. (Surprise?) One way to increase your daily intake is by baking them into muffins, pies, and bread. U.S. News & World Report
7 Smart Money Moves for the Holidays — Focus on creating great experiences rather than giving more stuff. Experiences get better as you remember them over the years, while stuff tend to collect dust. SmartMoney
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