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Cutting back without much ouch!
I talked a bit about this here but I’m checking in to update the progress I’ve actually made. 1) Efax and Stamps.com — I totally blanked on canceling them but it’s on my to-do list for today. I e-mailed Efax’s customer support several times about the double-billing, even sending them statement copies, and they no…
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No-Spend February Recap
They say that the road to hell is paved with good intentions. That seems to sum up my efforts at frugality in February. :/ I tried really, really hard but it’s been almost impossible to survive on income #1 (while saving income #2 like we’re supposed to). Jake’s B-Day…$50 Heelies, $50 Van’s, $125 dinner at…
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Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy
I got lemons today–I just love using them in chicken and fish recipes. They’re a quick way to add flavor and zing when I don’t feel like making something elaborate (i.e. I’m worn out). No, I haven’t cooked anything lemony yet with this batch, but they were so pretty I couldn’t resist a little photoshoot.…
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Bye Bye Breadie
It’s time. Eating fresh bread daily hasn’t exactly been good for my waistline. I was horrified to weigh on Sunday and discover I’ve gained 7 pounds in the last two weeks! I’ve been off-plan since my mom’s illness and death and initially had gained back several pounds, but I’d been maintaining that with ease for…
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No-Spend January ReCap
My no-spend January went pretty well, at least from the perspective of small and impulse purchases. I was REALLY good! I did however spend $1250 on a new washer and dryer (which STILL aren’t here!) and another $900 on 22 couples’ personal training visits ($300 of this won’t be paid till February 15th, so I…
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Homemade Butter?
Homemade butter…easier than you ever could have imagined. I simply take 32oz of heavy shipping cream and whip it on high with my stand mixer (balloon whisk attached) until the whey separates…drain, press, add delicious crusty bread…and ENJOY! It takes about 12 minutes for me. (It’s much more pleasant a task if you have a…