I’ve been looking for positive quotes about greed. Gordon Gekko of the movie, “Wall Street” said “greed is good.” But in the quote world, that’s about it in the greed department. There aren’t many upbeat greed quotes out there. In fact, most talk about avarice, greed as a mortal or deadly […]
Posted on February 27th, 2008 by Stephanie
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I’ve been reading many “frugal-living” websites, some with coupons, some with strategies, and some with musings. But what’s most entertaining is the underlying competition between these sites for the title of Frugal Queen/King. There are veiled references to “that other frugal mom,” and criticisms of her way of spending, and how those who […]
Posted on February 22nd, 2008 by Stephanie
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I’ve been doing a lot of research online about how to save money, and I’ve found a bunch of cool sites and articles. Here are the highlights:
Money Saving Mom - This mom offers very detailed and user-friendly tips for saving at the grocery store, CVS, Walgreens and other stores. She feeds her family […]
Posted on February 12th, 2008 by Stephanie
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It feels as though my wallet has wings these days - opening and shutting with the wind, soaring high and ending up light and empty. I think it’s been a case of retail therapy gone mad, and it has extending over the last few months. Fifty dollars here, a hundred there, and suddenly […]
Posted on January 28th, 2008 by Stephanie
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Shayne and I went to a fun, funky, potluckish dinner party last night at my friend Vanessa’s house. She’s got supercool friends and it was a great evening. One of my favorite moments was when talking to her new neighbors, a twenty-something newly-married couple with very white teeth and friendly smiles.
My good friend […]
Posted on January 21st, 2008 by Stephanie
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I got the piano tuned the other day. Hurray! It sounds wonderful and it’s actually easier to play now that the tension on each key has been adjusted. But taking advantage of an open piano, I asked the tuner if he minded if I took some pictures over his shoulder. It was a great opportunity […]
Posted on January 20th, 2008 by Stephanie
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We’re Mr. Potato Head crazy at my house! As any self-respecting 2-year old knows, Mr. Potato Head is awesome. I had forgotten just how awesome until we went to Disneyland and found that in Toontown, you can buy a whole huge box of Potato-y accessories for the low low price of $16.95. […]
Posted on December 21st, 2007 by Stephanie
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It took 28 days, but the bathroom is just about done! Only a few finishing touches left, like glass drawer pulls, shelves in the closet area, towel hooks, and some art on the walls. I love the new paint, and the whole room looks crisp and fresh. Such a huge improvement. […]
Posted on November 11th, 2007 by Stephanie
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BANG BANG BANG BANG crumble crumble
Goodbye Standing Shower…
As I sit here in the living room on the couch, a strange man is clobbering the hell out of my bathroom. Probably taking some deep seated joy in utter destruction, he whacks the heck out of the tile, the standing shower. and a wall.
CRASH CRASH, […]
Posted on October 16th, 2007 by Stephanie
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I’ve been happily isolated (for the most part) in my simple life at home with Chloe for these two years but with the move of our friends and their daughter a couple of weeks ago, it became apparent that it is time to leap into the world again. Chloe needs some playmates and I […]
Posted on October 9th, 2007 by Stephanie
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