Money, Love, and Change

If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!In addition to getting an e-mail today letting me know that my credit limit increased on one of my credit cards (I thought things like this weren’t supposed to happen anymore?), we got a check from our mortgage company [...]

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My husband has been a casual woodburner crafter ever since we met.  He’s not a master artisan, but he has made some really great plaques and gifts for friends and family over the years.
I’ve mentioned in a previous post how craft stores can be great resources for gifts.  I was in our local craft store [...]

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We’re definitely taking it easy on the holiday gifts this year.  Our goal is to celebrate Christmas for a total of $250 out-of-pocket (tree, dinner, postage for gifts, everything) - we did buy some train stuff for the kid earlier this year, but we’re not going to count that.
I’ve been scoping out holiday deals, and [...]

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I don’t know if it is the change in the weather, or if I just have bad luck, but last week was tough to get through!  I was just so tired, and managed to do the bare minimum to get by.  That’s not really like me…
It’s time to get back on track.  I’ve been doing [...]

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I should be back to a regular schedule in another couple of days.  I’m still working 35 hours a week, taking care of the kid during the day, and I’ve been feeling a little under the weather.  But I’m starting to feel a little better now, and am pretty sure that we can handle our [...]

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I am a big Shutterfly fan, and just found an offer for new customers.  Through Target Photo, new users can click here to sign up and receive a $10 credit, free shipping, and 50 free 4 x 6 prints that must be redeemed by November 12th.  They are also running a promotion on greeting cards/holiday [...]

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Everything seems to be in the crapper.  With election politics heating up (and not necessarily in a good way), an economic bailout that I am pretty sure no one has a real clue about, and the American dream becoming less achievable for many, things seem to be “not so great”.
Or is it?  I think that [...]

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Even though I voted in the primaries, I am always nervous about whether I am registered to vote or not.  I received an e-mail today from a friend, who sent me a link to this site (it is from the Obama campaign, but anyone can use it) called voteforchange.com.  It only took me about 90 [...]

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I was watching some Suze Orman episodes from the DVR last night.  As you may know from a previous post, my opinion on Ms. Orman is mixed.  However, I think that she is trying to make others more financially aware, and I still tend to pick up a thing or two while watching.
On the episode [...]

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