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Why we need sequestration…

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Guest post: Tarah on how to make money online

One of my sweetest friends, and unofficial writer daughter, has been learning a lot of ways to make extra money online.  She’s been personally testing them out, weeding out the scams and learning all the pitfalls.  She agreed to share … Continue reading

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Stool Pinchin’

Awhile back I found a really neat bar stool on the side of the road.  The only thing wrong with it was a worn and stained seat.  I also happened to have an old plaid shirt that no one would … Continue reading

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Lesson Learned

Back at Christmas my boys were wanting new computers.  They couldn’t be just any computers tho – they had to be blazing fast gaming machines.  That was going to cost. We made a deal.  We told them we’d match whatever … Continue reading

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One Man’s Trash…

The old adage says that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Two days ago our couch broke and I was thinking I’d need to go on a hunt to find a decent second hand replacement.  The next morning our … Continue reading

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Size Does Matter

I pulled up next to a massive Dodge Ram truck at the gas pump. The guy smirked at my diminutive red Geo as I zipped up.  We both started filling up at the same time.  After a few minutes I … Continue reading

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Under $25 Business Wardrobe Essentials

One of the things I have to get for my new job is clothes. I’ve been enjoying slacking off in the wardrobe department for the last few years.  Clean and comfortable satisfied my criteria.  Now I have to dress for … Continue reading

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Running Out? Run In… To Publix!

The winter holidays are memories now as we gear up for the spring and summer festivities.  Now’s the time to look thru the pantry and restock your staples.  When your family is running out the door on the way to … Continue reading

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Our New Car

We finally got a car! After much exhausting searching we settled on a 1995 Geo Trooper.  These mini SUV’s have great gas mileage at 27 mpg, towing capability to 1,000 pounds and the roof comes off to reveal a fun summer … Continue reading

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The Car Hunt Continues…

No wonder I avoided car hunting so far. I’ve sat at my computer for hours poring over photos and mpg ratings.  At first I was picky.  I didn’t like the color of that one.  This one has a ding in … Continue reading

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