December 2009

2009 in review

December 31, 2009

Whew. I’m sure glad that year is over. It was busy, eventful, and tough. It was also amazing, wonderful, and so…fulfilling. I know it’s a contradiction, but go with it. We are paying off debt (more than $10K so far), we have a puppy, we have so very much to be thankful for.  We are [...]

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Buzzed driving is drunk driving

December 31, 2009

In 2008, nearly 12,000 people in the U.S. were killed in alcohol-impaired driving crashes – and during the periods around Christmas and New Year’s, this number was particularly high, with 316 people killed in alchol-impaired driving crashes. You can’t help but wonder if lives could have been saved if people thought twice before getting behind [...]

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After holiday shopping deals and NBC 10! Show appearance

December 30, 2009

After the holidays is a fantastic time to buy holiday items, and necessities. You will find deals on everything from toys to gift wrap. You can also save a ton by shopping at stores that are discounted their already reduced merchandise. It may be a bit like a treasure hunt, but  you can find things [...]

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Start Over, Finish Rich Giveaway! and Review

December 30, 2009

Start Over, Finish Rich: 10 Steps to Get You Back on Track in 2010 Review: Start Over, Finish Rich is a guide to get you on track with your finances this year. The steps David outlines are straightforward and he gives you specific actions to get your finances on track. The advice is paired with [...]

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Happy Holidays!

December 27, 2009

photo credit: mel5545 I’m taking a much needed break from posting regularly (in case you hadn’t noticed) to play with the kid’s toys, I mean help the kids play with their toys, and spend some quality time with the family. I’ll be back posting tomorrow with a giveaway and some insights into the holidays. Hope [...]

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ibroke my iphone

December 22, 2009

UPDATE! It’s been fixed! Apple replaced the glass in the backroom. SO, so thrilled. I broke my iPhone today. I dropped it on the floor. That has happened MANY times, but I dropped it directly on the front on a tile floor. My puny case did nothing to protect it. It’s hard to see in [...]

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My gift to you! $50 Jetsetter credit and more…

December 21, 2009

Updated: I misread the original offer-you must sign up via email. If anyone signed up and did not receive the credit please let me know! Register with Jetsetter between now and 12/27 and you will receive a $50 credit! (only applies to new members) All you have to do is leave me a comment and [...]

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young entrepreneurs or how I’m $40 poorer

December 21, 2009

The scene: my house. The problem: our car was buried under 16 inches of snow. The undesirable solution: spend all day taking turns with my hubby, and likely being  unable to move today, shoveling the driveway and sidewalks. The opportunity: 2 teenagers ran our bell and asked if we wanted them to shovel our walk, [...]

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5 last minute Christmas gift ideas: holiday gift guide

December 19, 2009

photo credit: LizMarie I’m not done shopping yet. Are you? Snow is pouring down, and I’m not one to drive in snow (especially with a 2WD minivan), so I will be finishing up the rest of my shopping online. You might think shipping won’t happen until after the holiday, but many websites are offering free [...]

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FREE shipping day is here!

December 17, 2009

It’s here! For those of us who procrastinate, or have a few items left on our list, this is a great way to get what you need without paying exorbitant shipping costs. For more info on what retailers are participating, head over to FreeShipping.com. Be sure to check out their list of online order deadlines [...]

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