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dual purpose get-togethers [day 267]
Several months ago, I conducted a Photoshop training class at the church where I work. It was something I did for fun, and for free. All I asked is that people bring something to donate to the local...
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a smart shopper [day 272]
I was asked last night if I ever shopped like a real woman. I’m not quite sure how I should take that… Yes? At least I think so, from what I’ve studied about them. ;) Seriously, my shopping habits...
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3/4 year through the no retail shopping challenge [day 274]
This is an exciting point, reaching 3/4 of a year in my no retail shopping challenge. It’s exciting because of the lifestyle change, not because I’m closer to being able to shop. I’ve been asked many...
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the minimalist challenge update [day 275]
I have to say, I never thought I would call myself anything related to being a minimalist. I was raised in a very materialistic home and placed a pretty high value on having stuff. So what exactly...
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transfer of time, from shopping to sharing [day 294]
We’re taught from little on that we should always share. As we get a little older, we have our own stuff, but we’re still told to share on occasion. Then we hit our teens. I don’t think anyone told...
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no retail shopping faq’s [day 296]
Since I’m moving toward the end of this challenge, I’ve been hearing a lot of questions. Time for a quick FAQ’s update. I’m going to write the answers to some of these questions in tweetable...
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around the corner [day 300]
Wow! Day 300! Actually, that was yesterday, as I’m a day behind on the blogging. It’s just a number, but I feel like I just made that last turn into the final stretch. The funny thing? I plan to...
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it’s alien poo out of an alien dumpster! [day 303]
Maybe I’m a mean mom, but I make my kids try new foods. I don’t make them eat it if they don’t like it and I don’t go out of my way to get things that will gross them out. Both of them like pistachio...
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grocery shopping update [day 304]
I’ve gotten a few questions on my new grocery shopping plan. I shop more frequently, but buying less, limiting myself to 25 items or less. You can read the story about the downsizing and new shopping...
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the affects of effects [day 306]
It starts when we’re born. Accessories. ”My daddy is the best” and “My mom is better than your mom” on our shirts, iconic pacifiers, hair bows in more styles and colors than Baskin Robbins has...
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