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Melody Robinson Wright April 7, 2015

Broke On Purpose: April Goals

With this being the second month of my Broke On Purpose Journey, I’ve found a few things that have proven to be very important. The first being Communication. This is especially important if you’re on this journey and either married or living with a significant other and you combine finances. Being Broke on Purpose takes teamwork. If one of you is working to pay off debt and the other is out there accruing debt than the system just won’t work. The second most important thing that I’ve learned is that this is a MARATHON, and not a RACE. Last month…

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Melody Robinson Wright April 5, 2015

Direct Energy Shows us How to Say Thanks with New Benefits for Veterans and Active Military

I grew up sorta kinda a Military Brat. Even though my parents divorced when I was young my Dad still made sure to expose me to the Military life and I spent summers in various locales like Germany, Florida, and Virginia. My Dad retired as a Colonel in the United States Army and now works as a civilian in the Inspector Generals Office. When I was visiting him this past November he took me by the base on Veterans Day and showed me his office. I couldn’t help but smile inside as my Dad told me the history of the…

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Melody Robinson Wright March 31, 2015

Broke On Purpose: The Beginning

As I write this my checking account currently has a balance of $24.87. Yep, you read that correctly Twenty Four Dollars and Eighty Seven Cents. You’re probably thinking to yourself “girl you’re broke” and your assumption would be correct. I am broke, however, I am Broke On Purpose. What does Broke on Purpose Mean? Broke On Purpose means just what it implies, but for this instance I actually made the decision to be broke instead of someone else doing it for me. Growing up the word “broke” used in the context of not having any money was constantly thrown…

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Melody Robinson Wright March 11, 2015

The Colgate® Optic White® Express White Toothpaste At Home Science Experiment.

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, Colgate-Palmolive. All opinions are mine alone. #OpticSmiles #CollectiveBias. As a trained Scientist, I always think of things like a science experiment. I go through the scientific steps of forming a Hypothesis and then conducting test to see if I prove my Hypothesis right or wrong. Admittedly, I’m very self-conscious when it comes to my smile. I love coffee and teas, but I hate the stains they can leave behind So, when Colgate released their new Colgate® Optic White® Express White Toothpaste that promises whiter teeth in just three days* with…

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Melody Robinson Wright March 9, 2015

M&M’s® Crispy. They’re What Dreams are Made Of.

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CrispyIsBack #CollectiveBias I know I’m not the only one that enjoys a snack while working. Since I’ve been pouring a lot more time into Being Melody, I usually find myself sitting at my desk craving something to munch on. I usually try to restock my “snack stash” once a month mixing and matching between candy and nuts. Imagine my surprise when I saw M&M’s® Crispy lining the shelves of the candy aisles! I used to eat these wafer filled candies all the time when I…

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