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As we all gear up for the holidays – three more weeks! – I thought I’d share a few ideas and ways we try to simplify our holiday season.
Typically one of the most costly parts of the holidays, gifts can be a wonderful part of the season! But they can also get out …
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Monday October 24th, 2011 in beauty, chemicals, FAQ, frugal living, green living, reduce, simple living, this might be weird, tutorial, waste, you might call me a hippie
One of my post popular blog posts, and the topic I get most emails about is being shampoo-free.
After over a year of using only these ingredients for my hair and face care, I have learned a lot and have more to share.
The goods: Apple cider vinegar, olive oil, castor oil, baking …
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I have a confession to make.
We have a gas problem.
Sure, we only have one car. And, no, we never really fly. And, happily, we already paid off the car. And, yes, we live in a walkable area. BUT. This summer, we drove to NYC, North and South Carolina, to western Massachusetts, across the …
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We hear ALL. THE. TIME. about how darn expensive babies are. But what no one talks about is the ways babies save you money. Yes, you read that right: Gabe has saved us money. Say WHAT?
Let’s discuss:
– I feel like stopping for Starbucks on the way to get groceries, but Gabe …
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Monday April 4th, 2011 in frugal living, simple living Or, Yes, I’m Married, have a Child, am in my Mid-20s, and Don’t Want to Buy a House Anytime Soon.
You get married, buy a house, then you can have kids. That’s the way it works, right? Or, at the very least – you buy a house right after having your first kid.
It …
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What the biggest challenge you have faced in becoming a mama? Probably the whole job thing – realizing I couldn’t do it and having to quit during maternity leave. That was probably one of the hardest conversations I’ve ever had to have. I adored my job and co-workers, and hated to surprise them like …
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