Debt-Proof Living with Mary Hunt
57 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsDebt-Proof Living with Mary Hunt—it’s all about life, money, and how to live well and thrive below your means. Join Mary as she uses her own life experiences, warmth, and humor to show you the way out of debt and into a financial life of joy and peace. Debt-proof living, it’s like giving yourself a raise!
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EP:22 The $45 Million Medical Debt with Victor Martinez, Crossroads Church
July 07, 2020 07:03 - 31 minutes - 65.6 MBEP:22 The $45 Million Medical Debt with Victor Martinez Welcome to Debt-Proof Living with Mary Hunt. Today's episode is brought to you by Mvelopes. That's M, like Mary, v-e-l-o-p-e-s. Mvelopes uses the tried and true envelope budget system. All in one easy app. Give every dollar a purpose. Mvelopes.com. And now, here's Mary. Mary Hunt: [00:00:28] Hi, and welcome to another episode of Debt-Proof Living. I am so happy that you joined me again today, and guess what we're going to ...
EP:21 The $5Dollar Dinner Mom, Erin Chase
July 07, 2020 07:02 - 29 minutes - 63.5 MBEP:21 The $5 Dollar Dinner Mom, guest Erin Chase Julie Emerson: [00:00:00] Welcome to Debt-Proof Living with Mary Hunt. Today's episode is brought to you by Mvelopes. That's M, like Mary, v-e-l-o-p-e-s. Mvelopes uses the tried and true envelope budget system all in one easy app. Give every dollar a purpose! Mvelopes.com. And now, Here's Mary! Mary Hunt: [00:00:27]Hello, Everybody! I'm so happy you're with me today. This is Debt-Proof Living with Mary Hunt. And this is very, very e...
EP:20 Giving Away My Age with SeedTime's Bob Lotich
July 07, 2020 07:01 - 34 minutes - 70.1 MBEP:20 Giving Away My Age with guest Bob Lotich, Seedtime.com Welcome to Debt-Proof Living with Mary Hunt. Today's episode is brought to you by Mvelopes. That's M, like Mary, v-e-l-o-p-e-s. Mvelopes uses the tried and true envelope budget system all in one easy app. Give every dollar a purpose! Mvelopes.com. And now, Here's Mary! Mary Hunt: [00:00:32] Everyone. I'm so happy to have you back with me on this episode of Debt Proof Living. And boy, am I excited! This is a first for us. ...
EP:19 How to Take Control of Your Money, Part 8
April 01, 2020 17:48 - 21 minutes - 51.8 MBPlease take our very short survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving Welcome to Debt-Proof Living with Mary Hunt. Today's episode is brought to you by Mvelopes. That's M, like Mary, V E L O P E S. Mvelopes uses the tried and true envelope budget system. All in one easy app. Give every dollar a purpose. Mvelopes.com. And now here's Mary. Debt-Proof Living with Mary Hunt was created and hosted by, Mary Hunt. Produced by Julie Emerson, with Harold Hunt, Executive Producer. Save...
EP:18 How to Take Control of Your Money, Part 7
March 31, 2020 07:07 - 26 minutes - 59 MBPlease take our very short survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving Debt-Proof Living with Mary Hunt was created and hosted by, Mary Hunt. Produced by Julie Emerson, with Harold Hunt, Executive Producer. Save time. Save money. Every Day. Make it easy on yourself! Become part of the community and subscribe for free at www.everydaycheapskate.com. That's where you will find all the ways you can follow Mary, Everyday Cheapskate, and Debt-Proof Living. Thanks for listening! Every...
EP:17 How to Take Control of Your Money, Part 6
March 31, 2020 07:06 - 31 minutes - 65.9 MBPlease take our very short survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving Welcome to Debt-Proof Living with Mary Hunt. Today's episode is brought to you by Mvelopes. That's M, like Mary, V E L O P E S. Mvelopes uses the tried and true envelope budget system. All in one easy app. Give every dollar a purpose. Mvelopes.com. And now here's Mary. Debt-Proof Living with Mary Hunt was created and hosted by, Mary Hunt. Produced by Julie Emerson, with Harold Hunt, Executive Producer. Save...
EP:16 How to Take Control of Your Money, Part 5
March 31, 2020 07:05 - 28 minutes - 61.8 MBPlease take our very short survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving Welcome to Debt-Proof Living with Mary Hunt. Today's episode is brought to you by Mvelopes. That's M, like Mary, V E L O P E S. Mvelopes uses the tried and true envelope budget system. All in one easy app. Give every dollar a purpose. Mvelopes.com. And now here's Mary. Debt-Proof Living with Mary Hunt was created and hosted by, Mary Hunt. Produced by Julie Emerson, with Harold Hunt, Executive Producer. Save...
EP: 15 How to Take Control of Your Money, Part 4
March 17, 2020 07:04 - 14 minutes - 42.8 MBPlease take our very short survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving 0:00 Mary: So in today’s episode, we are going to take on our most formidable enemy. Julie: Welcome to Debt-Proof Living with Mary Hunt. Today's episode is brought to you by Mvelopes. That's M, like Mary, V E L O P E S. Envelopes uses the tried and true envelope budget system. All in one easy app. Give every dollar a purpose. Mvelopes.com. And now here's Mary. 0:30 Mary: Hi everyone! Here we are with anothe...
EP: 14 How to Take Control of Your Money, Part 3
March 17, 2020 07:03 - 29 minutes - 63.8 MBPlease take our very short survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving 0:00 Mary: And for people who say I need my whole paycheck to live, you’re living way beyond your means. Because savings is part of your bills. It needs to be number one. Julie: Welcome to Debt-Proof Living with Mary Hunt. It's all about life, money and how to live well and thrive below your means. Today on Debt-Proof Living with Mary Hunt, we continue our ongoing series: How to Take Control of Your Money. Our ser...
EP: 13 How to Take Control of Your Money, Part 2
March 17, 2020 07:02 - 26 minutes - 59.1 MBPlease take our very short survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving This episode was recorded in February 2020 prior to the widespread economic effects resulting from COVID-19 stay-at-home regulations. 0:01 It’s the same thing with money... I'm promising you. Welcome to Debt-Proof Living with Mary Hunt. Today's episode is brought to you by Mvelopes. That's M, like Mary, V E L O P E S. Envelopes uses the tried and true envelope budget system. All in one easy app. Give every doll...
EP:12 How to Take Control of Your Money, Part 1
March 17, 2020 07:01 - 39 minutes - 56.7 MBPlease take our very short survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving This episode was recorded in February 2020 prior to the widespread economic effects resulting from COVID-19 stay-at-home regulations. Today's episode is brought to you by Mvelopes. That's M like Mary v-e-l-o-p-e-s. Mvelopes uses the tried and true envelope budget system. All in one easy app. Give every dollar a purpose. Mvelopes.com. 0:15 Welcome to Debt-Proof Living with Mary Hunt. It's all about life money ...
EP:11 Severe Debt and Extreme Measures
February 11, 2020 08:01 - 18 minutes - 28.2 MBThank you for listening! If you have a question, success story or extreme situation for Mary, just contact us! We'd love to hear fro you! 9:02 PMI, Private Mortgage Insurance Debt-Proof Living with Mary Hunt was created and hosted by, Mary Hunt. Produced by Julie Emerson, with Harold Hunt, Executive Producer. Save time. Save money. Every Day. Make it easy on yourself! Become part of the community and subscribe for free at www.everydaycheapskate.com. That's where you will find all the...
EP:10 How to Win the Warehouse Game
February 06, 2020 08:01 - 34 minutes - 49.5 MBThanks for listening! Mary's notes are available for you to read by clicking on the link above that says "Read Mary's Notes Here". Just for fun, we've added a blooper this week- catch it at the very end of our episode! 5:25 Sol Price, founder of FedMart Stores, 1954, and Price Club, 1976. 6:28 Costco, Sam’s Club, B.J.’s 8:58 Bruce D. Sanders, Ph.D., consumer psychologist and author of Retailer’s Edge: Boost Profits Using Shopper Psychology How Do They Do It? 10:10 Treasure Hun...
EP:9 Coronavirus: Prepared, Not Scared
January 30, 2020 21:25 - 25 minutes - 58.3 MBPlease take our very short survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving 0:59 2019 Novel Coronavirus or 2019-vCoV 6:12 Center for Disease Control 6:36 Preventative Measures 10:35 What can we do to protect ourselves? 10:36 restricting travel 12:30 Nok Out, SNiPER 24:50 Tell us your comments! 24:57 Mary's NEW Everyday Cheapskate Expert Community! 25:12 Debt-Proof Living with Mary Hunt was created and hosted by, Mary Hunt. Produced by Julie Emerson, with Harold Hunt, Execu...
EP:8 Why 88% of New Year's Resolutions Fail & How to Make them Work
January 08, 2020 08:01 - 17 minutes - 26.6 MBPlease take our very short survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving 2:53 more than 50% of Americans reportedly make New Year's Resolutions 3:04 88% of New Year's Resolutions fail 4:35 scientific reason for New Year Resolution failure, willpower, and brain function 5:46 pre-frontal cortex is assigned to the tasks of staying focused, handling short-term memory, solving abstract tasks, and willpower 7:21 Why are bad habits are hard to break? 10:33 Here's the secret for ho...
EP:7 Vinegar + Baking Soda = The Ultimate Cleaner...Myth or Miracle?
December 10, 2019 08:05 - 9 minutes - 15 MBPlease take our very short survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving 0:10 Today we are going to talk about vinegar and baking soda. Do the two make the best, awesome, ultimate, epic household cleaner? 0:37 Don't you know what you're talking about? Vinegar and baking soda cancel each other out! The result is water. What??? 0:57 I've seen it work amazingly 0:59 Want to know how I know? Boy, do I have a story for you! 5:34 Recipe for this tip: To clear a sluggish drain and keep...
Vinegar + Baking Soda = The Ultimate Cleaner...Myth or Miracle?
December 10, 2019 08:05 - 9 minutes - 15 MBPlease take our very short survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving 0:10 Today we are going to talk about vinegar and baking soda. Do the two make the best, awesome, ultimate, epic household cleaner? 0:37 Don't you know what you're talking about? Vinegar and baking soda cancel each other out! The result is water. What??? 0:57 I've seen it work amazingly 0:59 Want to know how I know? Boy, do I have a story for you! 5:34 Recipe for this tip: To clear a sluggish drain and keep...
Day 26 Holiday Books and Music
December 10, 2019 08:01 - 1 minute - 5.88 MBPlease take our very short survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving 0:02 Hi everyone, it's day twenty-six. Time to dust off all your holiday books and get out the music! 0:12 Not much to choose from? Well, guess what? You don't have to spend any money at all. Visit your local library. Look at the books. They've got fabulous coffee table books. One I saw recently was about It's A Wonderful Life. It's just the most beautiful book. It was at the library. Borrow what you can. Find ...
Day 25 Smaller Tree
December 09, 2019 08:01 - 1 minute - 5.1 MBPlease take our very short survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving 0:05 Hi everyone, it's day twenty-five and if you haven't got a Christmas tree yet, I want you to think about something. 0:13 Instead of a huge tree this year, how about buying a small one. You can set it on a table or on a stool and it will give you the visual effect of a much taller tree. But guess what? It’ll cost half as much, decorating will take half as long and with half the decorations necessary. Isn't t...
Day 24 Need a Babysitter?
December 08, 2019 08:01 - 1 minute - 5.1 MBPlease take our very short survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving 0:03 Hi, it's day twenty-four. Already! Hey, are you going to need a babysitter? 0:10 Look at your holiday calendar today and determine when you’ll need babysitting services. I'll tell you what, if your area is anything close to mine, then babysitters can be hard to find. 0:21 So, reserve the dates now with your favorite babysitter, or call friends and family and coordinate a holiday babysitting co-op. Guess wh...
Day 23 Double Up Cooking
December 07, 2019 08:01 - 1 minute - 5.1 MBPlease take our very short survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving 0:02 Hi everyone, it's Mary. Today on day twenty three, I want to talk about doubling up our cooking as we get through the holiday season. 0:10 What I mean is, when cooking this month, double your favorite meals and freeze the leftovers. In other words, make enough for two meals instead of one. Then, when things get rushed right before Christmas - and you know they will - you won’t fret about making dinner or sp...
Day 22 Family Makeover
December 06, 2019 08:01 - 1 minute - 5.1 MBPlease take our very short survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving 0:02 Hi, it's day twenty-two. Time for a family makeover. Now I don't mean you go get new children, no. I have something else in mind. 0:13 I think today is perfect day to arrange haircut appointments. Check the wardrobe selections for your family. Are you having a family picture taken? Today's a good time to spend a little time putting that all together. 0:25 Get out the clothes. Launder them, press or repai...
Day 21 Gifts for Mailing
December 05, 2019 08:01 - 1 minute - 5.4 MBPlease take our very short survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving 0:04 Hi everyone, it's day twenty-one! Today we want to talk about gifts for mailing. It's time! 0:10 Today let's inventory our mailing supplies including containers for baked goods and packing materials for boxes. 0:20 I've got some great ideas. Most of these have come from my very, very smart, clever readers. This is the best one of all. Dry popcorn makes for great packing material and gives your recipient ...
Day 20 Simplify Decorating
December 04, 2019 08:01 - 1 minute - 6.05 MBPlease take our very short survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving 0:03 Wow, it's day twenty! Oh, we are really getting into the holiday spirit and today we want to talk about simplifying your decorating. 0:11 It's time to pull out all your holiday decorations. This year let's try to use only what we have already. It's so easy to go out and start buying. Invariably, do you know what happens to me? I realize I already had it. I overbuy, because I forgot all the wrapping paper t...
What is Debt-Proof Living Anyway?
December 03, 2019 08:05 - 6 minutes - 11.4 MBPlease take our survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving 0:04 Hi everyone, I'm Mary. You might be wondering what is debt-proof living anyway? 0:15 A lifestyle. 0:49 A money management system. 1:00 A book. 1:37 A website. 1:59 A podcast. 2:10 Why should you debt-proof your life? 2:15 Survive lean times. 3:02 Reduce your stress. 3:30 Protect your future. 4:09 Protect your marriage. 4:38 Teach your children. 5:48 You've been listening to Debt-Proof Living with...
EP:6 What is Debt-Proof Living Anyway?
December 03, 2019 08:05 - 6 minutes - 11.4 MBPlease take our survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving 0:04 Hi everyone, I'm Mary. You might be wondering what is debt-proof living anyway? 0:15 A lifestyle. 0:49 A money management system. 1:00 A book. 1:37 A website. 1:59 A podcast. 2:10 Why should you debt-proof your life? 2:15 Survive lean times. 3:02 Reduce your stress. 3:30 Protect your future. 4:09 Protect your marriage. 4:38 Teach your children. 5:48 You've been listening to Debt-Proof Living with...
Day 19 Holiday Menu Planning
December 03, 2019 08:01 - 1 minute - 5.44 MBPlease take our very short survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving 0:04 Hi everyone, its day nineteen and today we're going to talk about holiday menu planning. 0:10 Today is a great day to sit down and plan your holiday menus. Match them to your grocery store sales. If turkey is on sale, and I promise you it is, it's not necessary for you to go the prime rib route. Find ways you can use turkey- on Christmas Day, on Christmas Eve. Your family will be fine because you are such ...
Day 18 Christmas Countdown
December 02, 2019 08:01 - 2 minutes - 6.42 MBPlease take our survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving 0:05 Hi everyone! I'm Mary and today I'd like to talk about my Christmas countdown. This is for kids and grandchildren and kids of all ages. Here's what we're going to do. I want you to get children's books on a Christmas theme. They can be winter theme, holiday theme. You can have some for the Christ child. You can have some for Hanukkah. Things that relate to this time of year that match your family's values. Very importa...
Day 17 Homemade Gifts List
December 01, 2019 08:01 - 1 minute - 5.88 MBPlease take our survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving 0:04 Hi everyone, today is day seventeen. Can you even believe it? Wow! We are going to talk about homemade gifts today. You need a list. You need to finalize your list of gifts to make. If you read Everyday Cheapskate everyday you know that we're all over that. I've published all kinds of recipes and how-tos for the gifts that I'm making this year. 0:26 But I want to encourage you to be realistic with your time. It's so e...
Day 16 Holiday Houseguests
November 30, 2019 08:01 - 1 minute - 5.88 MBPlease take our survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving 0:03 Hi everyone, it's day sixteen. Today we are talking about holiday houseguests. This is my favorite. I love Christmas because my kids come home. I get guests. I get overnight guests and I just love all of that. 0:17 Today, I want to suggest that if you’re hosting overnight guests during the holidays, this is a good time to make sure you have what you need. Schedule the day on your calendar that you're going to get those...
Day 15 Forgotten Gift Cards
November 29, 2019 08:01 - 1 minute - 6.05 MBPlease take our survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving 0:03 Here we are on day fifteen! I'm Mary. Today we want to talk about forgotten gift cards. Oh, you know I'm not a fan of gift cards. I think I already told you that and this is one of the reasons. We lose them. We don't treat them like cash. They get stuck in the bottom of junk drawers. We find them in pockets of clothes. We use part of it and there's $4.19 left on it and we just think, ugh, we can't get anything for that....
Day 14 The Envelope System
November 28, 2019 08:01 - 4 minutes - 9.04 MBPlease take our survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving 0:02 Hi, its day fourteen and today we are going to talk about the envelope system. Oh, this is so great. It's so old-fashioned, so old-school. That's what makes it so awesome. 0:16 I want you to get envelopes. They don't have to be brand new. They can be any kind of envelope- used, the return envelope that come in junk mail. All of those work. Get a stack of envelopes and label one for each of your holiday spending catego...
Day 13 Eat In
November 27, 2019 08:01 - 1 minute - 5.74 MBPlease take our survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving 0:02 Hi Everyone, it's day thirteen and today we are going to talk about eating in. Wow, it costs so much to eat out these days. Have you noticed that? Even a fast food restaurant isn't cheap anymore. 0:15 So I'm going to challenge you, in the days that remain between now and Christmas, to rethink fast food or restaurants. In fact, how about saying no eating out until after the holidays? That's an easy rule you can stick to...
EP:5 Make Every Day Thanksgiving
November 26, 2019 08:05 - 5 minutes - 9.31 MBPlease take our survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving 1:15 medical science reveals more about the strong connection between gratitude and good health. 1:21 the fact that stress can make us sick. 1:45 and lowers our blood pressure 3:18 What do I give thanks for, privately, in my own gratitude sessions? 4:37 Thank you! You've been listening to Debt-Proof Living with Mary Hunt. Debt-Proof Living with Mary Hunt was created and hosted by Mary Hunt, produced by Julie Emerson,...
Make Every Day Thanksgiving
November 26, 2019 08:05 - 5 minutes - 9.31 MBPlease take our survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving 1:15 medical science reveals more about the strong connection between gratitude and good health. 1:21 the fact that stress can make us sick. 1:45 and lowers our blood pressure 3:18 What do I give thanks for, privately, in my own gratitude sessions? 4:37 Thank you! You've been listening to Debt-Proof Living with Mary Hunt. Debt-Proof Living with Mary Hunt was created and hosted by Mary Hunt, produced by Julie Emerson,...
Day 12 Cards and Letters
November 26, 2019 08:01 - 1 minute - 5.74 MBPlease take our survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving 0:03 Hi everyone! Today it's cards and letters. I love to get Christmas cards. I really love to get family newsletters too. But guess what? I need do them for my family! Seems like I spend my whole year writing so that's the last thing I want to do come Christmas. But, oh please, don't stop sending your cards and letters because I love them so much. 0:27 So today, I want to encourage you, selfishly of course, compile your...
Day 11 Coins and Bills
November 25, 2019 08:01 - 1 minute - 4.96 MBPlease take our survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving 0:02 Hi everyone, it's day eleven and today we are going to talk about coins and bills! 0:05 Are you feeling a little short on Christmas cash? Every evening deposit the coins in your pocket or purse into a central collection spot. I recommend a glass jar. Put it in the middle of the house where all the kids can see, like on the kitchen counter. 0:21 Make this a rule: all the coins go in there, plus, all of your one and f...
Day 10 Pantry Survival
November 24, 2019 08:01 - 1 minute - 5.4 MBPlease take our survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving 0:04 Hi everyone, it's day ten and today we are going to play the Pantry Survival Game! 0:09 Here's how it works: You probably have enough food in your refrigerator, freezer and pantry to feed your family for at least a week or two. It might be a little bit odd- a lot of pumpkin puree, a lot of tomato sauce. But whatever it is, plan now to skip the grocery store for a couple of weeks between now and Christmas. Make it a g...
Day 9 Gift Cards if You Must
November 23, 2019 08:01 - 2 minutes - 6.56 MBPlease take our survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving 0:03 Hi everyone! It's day nine. Today- gift cards! Let me tell you something about gift cards. A gift card is not “just like cash.” People think they are. They think that in their mind, but they are not just like cash. 0:19 A gift card buys your recipient store credit. Now let me tell you the ugly truth. If that store were to go bankrupt or to change it's policies for any reason at all, that gift card could be totally wort...
Cheapskate, Who Me?
November 22, 2019 08:05 - 8 minutes - 14.3 MBPlease take our survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving 0:02 Welcome! I'm so happy you're here! I'm Mary, and I'm a proud cheapskate! 0:12 the founder of Debt-Proof Living and the blog Everyday Cheapskate. 1:05, 2:22 non-mortgage debt or unsecured debt 1:23 several books with all that happened and what I've learned 1:56 in my books, my blogs, my websites (see note at 7:35), and guess what? now in this podcast 2:31 How did I get out of debt? 3:45 Simple steps to get s...
EP:4 Cheapskate, Who Me?
November 22, 2019 08:05 - 8 minutes - 14.3 MBPlease take our survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving 0:02 Welcome! I'm so happy you're here! I'm Mary, and I'm a proud cheapskate! 0:12 the founder of Debt-Proof Living and the blog Everyday Cheapskate. 1:05, 2:22 non-mortgage debt or unsecured debt 1:23 several books with all that happened and what I've learned 1:56 in my books, my blogs, my websites (see note at 7:35), and guess what? now in this podcast 2:31 How did I get out of debt? 3:45 Simple steps to get s...
Day 8 Holiday Baking Prep
November 22, 2019 08:01 - 2 minutes - 6.42 MBPlease take our survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving 0:03 Hi everyone, It's day eight. My favorite day so far is holiday baking prep! I love to bake and I don't get to do it very often so during the holiday season I really pour it on. So today I want to talk about what we can do to take the stress out and get started early. 0:21 Select your recipes. Right there. You can be sure that my grandmother's white fruitcake is at the top of my recipe list. I love fruitcake and hers ...
Day 7 Black Friday Mental Prep
November 21, 2019 08:01 - 2 minutes - 6.86 MBPlease take our survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving 0:02 Hi Everyone! It's day seven, and today we are going to talk about Black Friday Mental Prep. If you plan to participate in Black Friday and Cyber Monday, or both, start getting in shape now! Let me tell you something- retailers are fit. They're clever. They're anxious to get your money. They've been working on this for months and months and months. 0:28 Know ahead of time exactly what you are looking for. That is the a...
Day 6 Create Your List
November 20, 2019 08:01 - 2 minutes - 6.42 MBPlease take our survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving 0:03 Hi Everyone, its day six. Today we are going to create our lists. 0:12 It's all about the master gift list and today we are going to figure that out. So get out the paper, pencil, whatever you use to make notes. Add everyone that you've given gifts to in the past. That doesn't say that you are going to now, but write a list. Who are the people that in your heart you think are going to expect a gift from you this year? ...
EP:3 Tips to Avoid "Turkey Flu" this Holiday Season
November 19, 2019 08:05 - 9 minutes - 15.6 MBPlease take our survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving 0:13, 0:38 Liz Tarditi, a professional personal chef 1:01 Conquer the bacteria, salmonella 1:53 Make it Yourself: One gallon of 70F (cool) water plus one teaspoon of liquid bleach. 3:08 Sanitize Liberally 3:25 Proper Prep 3:40 Fresh vs. Frozen? 5:06 No Thawing Shortcuts 5:50 Early Thaw? No Worries 6:10 Rethink stuffing. 7:55 Easy does it. The easiest way to roast a turkey is to set the oven to 325F. Place t...
Tips to Avoid "Turkey Flu" this Holiday Season
November 19, 2019 08:05 - 9 minutes - 15.6 MBPlease take our survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving 0:13, 0:38 Liz Tarditi, a professional personal chef 1:01 Conquer the bacteria, salmonella 1:53 Make it Yourself: One gallon of 70F (cool) water plus one teaspoon of liquid bleach. 3:08 Sanitize Liberally 3:25 Proper Prep 3:40 Fresh vs. Frozen? 5:06 No Thawing Shortcuts 5:50 Early Thaw? No Worries 6:10 Rethink stuffing. 7:55 Easy does it. The easiest way to roast a turkey is to set the oven to 325F. Place t...
Day 5 Use the Calendar
November 19, 2019 08:01 - 1 minute - 5.33 MBPlease take our survey! http://survey.libsyn.com/debtproofliving 0:03 Hi Everyone! It's day five and I'm Mary. Today we are going to talk about using your calendar. I know you have a calendar. Its on your phone. It's on your mobile device. It's hanging on the refrigerator. For some of you, it's in your handbag. 0:16 Wherever it is, get it out! If it's not of a good size to write lots of things on it, go online. Print one out. Make one out yourself for everyday from today right on through...
Day 4 Holiday Spending Plan
November 18, 2019 08:01 - 2 minutes - 6.42 MB0:02 Hi Everyone! It's day four! Today we are going to talk about your holiday spending plan. Wow. This is so important. 0:13 Create a detailed spending plan. What that means is that you just identify first your categories. What is it that you spend money or would like to be able to buy and purchase during the holiday season? Of course, there are gifts. That always comes to mind first thing, but there is so much more than that. There's baking. There's cards. There's entertaining. There's t...
Day 3 Use Values to Plan
November 17, 2019 08:01 - 2 minutes - 6.42 MB0:02 Hi Everyone, It's Mary! It's day three, already, day three. Wow! Today I want to talk about using your values to plan your holiday. We've already talked about evaluating your past, which is a wonderful thing to do. Now that you're thinking in those terms, consider holding a family meeting tonight at dinner 0:23 to create your family's "Top 5 Holiday Values". you might have to teach the little ones what values mean. It's the things that are most important to us. So, bring up Christmas....
Day 2 Gift Closet Inventory
November 16, 2019 08:01 - 1 minute - 5.57 MB0:03 HI Everyone! It's Mary and here we are on Day 2! We are going to take a gift closet inventory. 0:10 Now I know that some of you buy gifts all year round. I applaud you for that. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if for some of you- your shopping is all done! Well, great. I'm not in that category and I know a lot of others aren't either. 0:24 But if you are buying gifts year round OR you receive gifts that are great but they're just not right. Or they're duplicates. Or something else ...