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Introducing the Smiths

Sunday, December 30th, 2007

There’s a really good post over at There But For The Grace of God called Introducing the Smiths.
The post is rather long, but it’s definitely worth reading, especially if you’ve ever looked down on others for their spending habits — and haven’t we all? It’s another great reminder that appearances can be deceiving, […]

Have you sent out thank you notes yet?

Sunday, December 30th, 2007

Sending thank you notes may be a dying custom, but it’s one that’s well worth keeping around. It’s important to show people that you appreciate them and their gifts, and a handwritten note from the heart is a great way to do this. Sure, you can just tell people, “Thanks”, but there’s something […]

Pondering on my picky philosophy

Saturday, December 29th, 2007

So far this week, I’ve done a poor job of not spending. No, it’s not that I’m an impulsive buyer — not exactly. I make a mental list of what I want/need, I compare prices, I research reviews, I use coupon codes online, and I even sometimes use coupons in person. Part […]

How I’m staying warm for less

Friday, December 28th, 2007

Last month the weather was cool enough that we didn’t have to run the air conditioner much at all. As a result, my husband and I finally saw a dip in our electric bill. This month, though, it’s gotten nippy enough that we’ve had to turn on the heat.
Having seen how […]

Our weekend cat-astrophe

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007

Normally I think of saving as a way to buy more for less. This weekend, though, I was reminded about the importance of having a savings account — and about what really matters when it comes to spending.
I recently posted that I’d be shifting the focus of the blog. One of […]

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