Mvelopes Monday Email: A New Cookie Recipe and The Perfect Gift

November 15, 2021 [image]( Monday, November 15th, 2021 [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( Have you ever heard of [Spicy Hermit Cookies](? No? Us, either. However, November 15th is National Spicy Hermit Cookie Day! A New England holiday tradition, these chewy, caramel-y cookies gained their name for their durability. The flavors of this cookie are everything that autumn tastes like: cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and warm nutmeg. Need some extra crunch and flavor? Toss in some apples, walnuts, dates, and raisins! [Check out this recipe]( and let us know if you add them to your baking list this season. [image] [image] IN THE NEWS - [Studies show students are less interested in traditional 4-year degrees.]( Down from 71% in May of 2020, only 48% of high schoolers are opting for the traditional college experience. With more options for online schooling, trade school, and accelerated 3-year programs on the market, these alternatives to a four-year education are becoming more appealing as tuition reaches a record high. - [The economy is slowly recovering from the downturn of 2020.]( The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects a jump in hirings and added jobs, bringing the workforce closer to pre-pandemic averages. Get more details directly from the BLS, and check out the full report [HERE](. [image]( ON THE PODCAST We will be taking a break from We Hate Budgeting this week. Catch up on all of the episodes and get excited for the coming weeks. You won't want to miss our next special guest! [LISTEN ON APPLE]( [LISTEN ON SPOTIFY]( [LISTEN ON GOOGLE]( [image]( ON THE BLOG Ladies and gentlemen, this one's for you (and your moms)! Out of the Mvelopes blog archives comes [Financial Lessons Only Moms Can Teach](. If mom ever taught you not to give up because of financial struggles, you'll resonate with this sweet 5-minute read. [READ THE BLOG]( Actually Good News Are Santa's elves real? You decide! [These charitable grandparents went out of their way to pay off 82 balances]( at a local toy store in Victoria, Australia. While not known by name, the generous couple recalled how difficult their childhood was and wanted to give back some holiday cheer to struggling families. These two sweet gift-givers will be the reason many children wake up to Christmas joy on December 25. Meme of the Week Need a little help with your holiday shopping this year? Gift everyone on your list an Mvelopes subscription! Family members can become money masters (and start saving for how they'll thank you next year). It's the perfect last minute gift. *chef's kiss* [image] What Is the Mvelopes Monday Email? The Mvelopes Monday Email is your source for a Monday morning pick-me-up. We strive to keep you updated on top financial news while offering some light-hearted stories along the way. Sponsored by Your Friends at Mvelopes Want to get back in control of your money? At Mvelopes, we make it easy! Try us out for [30 days FREE]( and experience stress-free budgeting for the first time. [SIGN UP NOW]( Until next week, Your Friends at Mvelopes [Unsubscribe]( Mvelopes 434 W. Ascension Way Suite 200 Salt Lake City, Utah 84123 United States (801) 984-4200