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Spending Fast ~ Wed and Thursday
I bought a few things for dinner. And Jeff and I went on a date. We went fishing – well he fished while I enjoyed nature, then got frozen custard and took a nature walk. What are your favorite frugal...
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Spending Fast ~ Another Weekend
It was time to remember why we are doing a spending fast. And we did some more vacation planning. Do you remember why you wanted to do this? Is your motivation still up there? We didn’t spend...
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Spending Fast for vacation
Monday I was doing some vacation planning. I bought as many tickets online as I could, so I don’t have to stand in line. Most things are free there, but some you can still get online for a $1.50...
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Spending Fast ~ Fail
It’s no fun having to be vulnerable and admit you screwed up. But, I want to model self-compassion in the midst of messing up. Wednesday was not good. We took my daughter out for soup to celebrate her...
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Spending Fast ~ Memorial Day Weekend
Friday I bought a shower gift for my cousin. And I filled up on gas for our trip to Indiana, Monday. Saturday Brea had friends over and I ordered out instead of cooking for everyone. It was 90...
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Ingenuity or Image?
I’ve been reading Joanne Harris’ "Blackberry Wine" and was struck by the ingenuity of the character Joe. Old pieces of carpet kept out the weeds in the vegetable garden. Empty paint tins were made...
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Spending Fast ~ Recap
Stamps and gasoline are the only things I bought the past three days. As I look back, on the 30 Day Spending fast to only buy necessities, I know I saved quite a bit of money. I bought many less books...
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Spending fast and being intentional with your money
May is the time of year I look to take a close look at my spending. We usually want to take a summer trip, go camping at least once, see plays at Hope Summer Rep Theater, and there are always weddings,...
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Check our financial wellness
The beginning of the year is a great time to check in with your finances. Do you have any late bills? How much savings do you have? Do you have automatic saving set up with your bank? Are you on track...
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Being Frugal
We all want to spend less than we take in. To be fiscally responsible. Part of the way to do this is by being frugal. Here are a few ideas: Notice how much food you have wasted during the week. Buy...
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Intentional Spending Month
May is the time of year I look to take a close look at my spending. We usually want to go camping at least once, see plays at Hope Summer Rep Theater, and there are always weddings, graduations,...
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