• A Class on Budgeting

    Is there one area in your budget you just can’t seem to get under control? Have you ever wanted to hear more about my financial story? Who is dying to see what I look like over a webcam? :) Now’s your chance, my friends! A week from today, February 20th at 9pm EST, I will be

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  • Cost per Wear

    I’ve become a little schizophrenic when I go shopping. I look at an article of clothing, like a sweater, and ten thoughts start running in my head simultaneously: Do I like this? Is this timeless or trendy? Will it be out of season next year? Is it worth buying for just one season? Do I

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  • Photo An Hour: February 2

    I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that I have a hard time keeping up with those one-a-day photo trends on Instagram, but I really like the creative challenge to improve my photography and try to capture everyday life. I saw somewhere (I forget where!) a blogger who took a photo every hour for one day, so

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  • Happy Friday!

    I meant to have five things for you lovely readers today, but didn’t get my act together in time, so I’ll end your week with just one thing: PS – If you haven’t filled out the reader survey yet, today’s the last day. Thanks so much to all of you who have. :) PPS –

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  • Recipe: Cucumber Salad

    I’ve been in a cooking rut for about a month. I blame this diet. I can’t have bread, onions, garlic, pasta, soy, dairy, and specific fruits and vegetables. And something else I’m forgetting… oh yes, any type of condiment that you can think of. That leaves me most nights eating a simple piece of meat

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  • House Hunting Priorities

    J and I are currently saving to buy a house. If all goes according to plan (famous last words), then we will hopefully be in a position to buy in the next 12 months. Which means, I’ve turned into a house-hunting nut. I try not to obsess over it, but it’s hard! When I have

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  • What do you like about yourself?

    When it comes to our appearances, no one thinks less of yourself than you do. We immediately pin-points our flaws and make lists of things we’d want to change. My nose is too big, I’m too short. I’m too tall. My skin is too oily. My hips are too big. My thighs are too big. My

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  • Bossypants Review / No Commitment Blogger Book Club #1

    Today is the first Monday of the month, which means it’s time to review the first book of the No-Commitment Blogger Book Club! January we read Bossypants together. Did you like the book? I actually listened to it while I ran my marathon last month, and for the most part it kept me very entertained

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  • February Goals

    I’ve been looking forward to this month for a really long time. That marathon I ran two weeks ago pretty much consumed my thoughts for the last five months, so February has meant a chance to relax, recharge, and refocus. February Goals Start our 2012 taxes Come up with a new exercise plan/schedule Try to stay

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