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I have always loathed Valentine's day because everywhere I went I would see gaudy pink and red balloons and roses and men who are literally suckered into buying the useless thi
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Strategic Thriftstore Shopping
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Cooking Fumes Are Bad For Your Health
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How to Support Your Broke Parents
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The Many Reasons to Make Do with Less
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