Saving Money, Cutting Back: How We’re Faring

First, I have to say, no amount of financial loss and continued tightening in my family can compare with the losses that this week’s Sendai earthquake and tsunami have brought to the families of the people who have lost their homes, livelihoods, and lives. I have been watching BBC news nearly non-stop since. Even though [...]

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The Three Gates

Before you speak, let your words pass through THREE gates: At the first gate, ask yourself, ‘Is it TRUE?’ At the second gate ask, ‘Is it NECESSARY?’ At the third gate ask, ‘Is it KIND?’

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Resume Seeks Target

My husband’s work has been cut back for the third time in 4 months. In November it was $200 a month. Not happy but not a problem. Then in December it was nearly $500. Yikes. That’s $700 reduction in two months. We’ve been very tight. Since I’ve not been able to find work for two [...]

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Young, Older, Oldest

There’s been a lot of talk in my family about age and birthdays lately.Yesterday, my daughter left her teenage years and is now 20. TWENTY! Twenty years ago I gave birth to her. It’s gone so so so fast. Twenty years ago I was in MY twenties. Sometimes I feel like 20, but I look [...]

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Homely

I’m making muffins this morning – everything natural. Whole grain, butter, eggs, milk. Chose some bananas and cranberries to add to the mix this morning. When I pulled the muffins out of the stove, it reminded me of something my daughter said last night. Daughter: “Mom’s getting more homely.” Me: *laughs* “What?” … (when I [...]

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