Looking for unique and useful ideas in about 10 minutes? Look no further! We've compiled our favorite 12 food hacks. Yeah...we know the episode says ten, but the alliteration worked better with 10. And knowing there are 12 hacks, maybe you'll get to the very end to learn of the "bonus hacks" added to this episode. #Food #Hacks #TopTen

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As a follow-up to the other Weight Loss Journey episodes, this episode focuses on the specific tools, techniques and a few recipes to help on your journey. Links to the recipes mentioned in the podcast below (hope it works...its our first time giving this a try!). 

Microwave Oat Banana Chocolate Chip Cake - https://cooking4non-cooks.blogspot.com/2022/01/oat-banana-protein-cake-microwave.html

Hummus Blender - https://cooking4non-cooks.blogspot.com/2022/06/normal-0-false-false-false-en-us-x-none.html 

Ice Cream Protein Treat - https://cooking4non-cooks.blogspot.com/2022/06/ice-cream-protein-treat.html

Overnight Oats - https://cooking4non-cooks.blogspot.com/2022/06/overnight-oats-cold-oatmeal.html

A follow-up to the previous "Weight Loss Journey Tips" episode, Mike and Jim talk about the results of their efforts and WHY weight loss became such a priority post pandemic.

Are you ready for when things go wrong?  At some point you will be in a situation where being prepared will make the circumstances more manageable.  Ever been snowed in?  Shelter in place because of a local or regional disaster? The Co-hosts during this episode talk about what you need to keep in mind to prepare for a local or regional emergency and make sure you have made the right preparations to take care of your family and pets. Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash 

Weight loss is a journey; not a destination. Ongoing maintenance is a must long after initial weight loss goals are met.  Co-hosts in this episode share tips and techniques for losing and maintaining a healthy weight. My Fitness Pal - App Harvard Medical Publishing - Calories Burned in 30 Minutes...Special thanks to i yunmai @yunmai found at www.unsplash.com for use of their great photo art!

Want to get what you want done and have time left over to play?  Define and manage your priorities!  Time can't be managed because it's a constant in the universe that is uncontrollable.  All we can do is manage what we want and need to get done within the fixed time we are allotted each day. Leave us up to a 60-second message on Anchor and let us know what works for you in how you manage priorities, feedback on this episode or suggestions for future episodes: Co-hosts introduce the Eisenhower Matrix, a simple four-box model for managing priorities.  Click on the link below for a simple video tutorial:  Eisenhower Matrix Also known as the Urgent/Important Matrix Stephen Covey's book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Special thanks to Pixabay for allowing us to use their hourglass photo.

What is the best advice you have received...in your life?  We invite listeners to share the best advice you have received.  Leave us a message with your best advice and we will publish it in our follow-up episode.

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People that don't manage their money are either rich or poor.  If you don't manage your money, like water, it will find the path of least resistance once spilled.  

Listen to our co-hosts to learn: 

- Managing the four walls of your financial house (Rent/Mortgage, Utilities, Food/Medication and Transportation/Clothing) 

- Tracking what you spend so you can be better at saving 

- Making small sacrifices so savings compound to reach financial goals 

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It's never too late to start saving for retirement, but starting early certainly has its advantages.  Tune in to hear from Mike and Jim share their perspective.  You are welcome to leave them up to a 60-second message via the Anchor app about this episode or share an idea for a future episode. Meanwhile, here are all the links to the web sites (in order of discussion) researched and reference during today's conversation: 

https://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-19-442R 

https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/investing/average-stock-market-return/ 

www.ssa.gov 

https://www.bankrate.com/calculators/savings/compound-savings-calculator-tool.aspx  

https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-retire-by-income-2017-6 

https://www.barrons.com/articles/the-inventor-of-the-401-k-thinks-it-has-gone-awry-1542413142  

https://www.troweprice.com 

https://www.fidelity.com/  

https://www.fool.com/retirement/2018/05/26/12-costly-retirement-mistakes-to-avoid.aspx  

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