Goals for 2012: Not Late, Just Well Thought-Out!

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{photo credit} So, it has been quiet around here lately. Would you believe it has taken me a few days almost a month to figure out our goals for 2012? Yes, I can be a little slow at times, but I wanted to make sure I got it all just right. I hate … [Read more...]

Five Steps to a Successful Garage Sale

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It seems that many people have a love/hate relationship with holding a garage sale. One thing, though, holds true: deciding to have a garage sale without a plan is a mistake. Been there, done that. Lived the chaos! Personally, I need to … [Read more...]

Homemade Laundry Detergent

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Small lifestyle changes around the home can add up to big savings. If you have committed to saving money this year, go beyond just clipping coupons and join me as I learn new frugal ways. Many of you have been asking for a good recipe for homemade … [Read more...]

How our Family uses a Chore Chart {Before}

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:: photo credit :: One of my goals for 2011 is to give my children regular "family contributions". I prefer the wording of family contributions over chores because we are a family, and to make our family run smoothly, we all have to pitch … [Read more...]

2011 Goals and Ideas + Revisiting 2010

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:: photo credit :: It is the same every year. I think of all of this cool stuff to do or write about, plan it all out, and then I run out of initiative steam before I have seen the project through. With my sad little ADD personality in mind, I am … [Read more...]