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April Top Dollar
In this issue:
- How to Choose a Credit Card
- Stretch Your Dollar
- Expert Advice: What is a HELOC?
- Socially Responsible Investing
- Homeowner’s Insurance Tips
Meatless Monday: Run out of Ideas?
Take a look at the Meatless Mondays Pinterest board for TONS of great Meatless Monday recipe ideas. Organized into a variety of categories, this site makes it super easy to find some new recipe inspiration!
Five Ingredient Friday: Banana Cookie Sandwich
Try this fun take on an ice cream sandwich the next time you’re craving something sweet!
This simple recipe from Bakers Royale only requires a box of mini vanilla wafer cookies, a banana, peanut butter, and some fun sprinkles!
Discount for Butler: Green BEAN Produce Delivery
Questions? Contact Healthy Horizons at healthyhorizons@butler.edu or extension 8143.
Family Fun Off Screen
Need a family break from technology? Check out these ideas for some family fun off screen!
Up and Up Portion Control Zip Lock Bags
Looking for a new way to portion control your snacks or other food items?
These awesome portion control zip lock bags were brought to our attention by a fellow Healthy Horizons participant. They are available from both Target’s Up and Up brand or Walmart’s Great Value brand. Both brands offer a zip lock bag featuring 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, and 1 cup measurements on the bag so you know exactly how much you are packing. Great for on the go snacks and portion control!
Your Guide to Vegetables
Check out this awesome infographic from CookSmarts, which explains ways to enjoy different kinds of vegetables and which season they taste best in.
A perfect guide to have on hand for the upcoming Farmer’s Market season!
How to Saute Veggies
New to cooking? Need a refresher? Looking to use a new ingredient?
Check out this instructional video from Cook Smarts on how to saute vegetables. In this video demonstration, kale is used, however, a variety of vegetables taste great sauteed.
Like what you see? Check out the awesome content over at cooksmarts.com.
A Tip From Pete the Planner: Monthly Check-Up
A Monthly Financial Check-up with Pete the Planner
When it comes to preventative health there are few things more important than getting your recommended screenings. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a screening for your financial health? There may not be an official screening but there is a way for you take stock of you financial health, it’s called ‘The Financial Fifth.’ On the fifth of each month, take 20 minutes to work on your finances. Those 20 minutes will be spent reviewing last month’s purchases and budgeting and planning for the coming month. The Financial Fifth is both proactive and preventative. If on the fifth of the month you determine that last month you over-spent on groceries, this month you will keep an eye on that spending category. Financial health can be just as important as your physical health so take time on the fifth of the month to give your money the attention it deserves.
And, don’t forget, as faculty or staff of Butler University, you have FREE access to all of Pete the Planner’s financial resources from GreenCandy.com!
This site is the comprehensive home to all of Pete the Planner’s financial wellness guides, videos, worksheets, calculators, and all other resources needed to make significant financial change.
In order to access the site, you will need to follow the steps below:
Step 1: Visit http://greencandy.com
Step 2: Look for the word “Register” at the top of the page and click it.
Step 3: Enter the following registration code: bulldogs
*Please note, this resource is for Butler faculty and staff only.*