I know, food prices are insane. Cliff Smith found a great way to save — and has eaten a lot of great meals in his quest.
Rock your resolutions
💡 Don’t go it alone. Sometimes, a simple tool can take your goals from “impossible” to “no biggie.”
- Save money: A smart light switch (33% off, $30) cuts your electric bill by letting you turn off lights from your phone. It works with Alexa and Google Home, too.
- Get better sleep: A white noise machine (47% off) blocks out all the little creaks and noises so you can sleep easier. Plus, this one’s under $20 right now.
- Lose weight: A mini pedal exerciser lets you stay active while sitting at your desk or vegging out on your couch. Or try a $100 walking treadmill when you’re watching TV or working.
- Drink more water: Get a smart water bottle that reminds you to take a slug of the mug. It glows when you should take a sip!
- Exercise your brain: Start every day with a new brainbuster with this ”Jeopardy!” day-to-day calendar (50% off, $9).
- Get creative: This $8 embroidery kit is great for beginners. Already know how? Try a woodcarving kit!
- Pray more: I like this book that gives daily devotionals. If you scroll down, there are several more to choose from you might like.
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Stolen phone checker
Thinking about buying a used smartphone to save money? Be careful — if it’s reported stolen, it could be locked and totally useless.
💺 This idea is taking off: Forget flying on Wednesdays to save money on airfare. Delta’s letting AI set airfare based on what you personally might pay, i.e., how likely you are to cough up more money based on past purchases. About 3% of tickets use AI already. By year-end? 20%.
🚘 Curb the impulse: Want to save money and time? Use curbside pickup whenever you can. That way, you won’t grab things you don’t need. Walk in for toothpaste, leave with a kayak? We’ve all been there. Just look for the pickup option at checkout. If you do go inside the store, bring a list and stick to it.
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