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Five Steps to a Successful Garage Sale

3 May 2011

Garage sales. It seems that many people have a love/hate relationship with holding a garage sale. One thing, though, holds true: deciding to have a garage sale without a plan is a mistake. Been there, done that. Lived the chaos! Personally, I need to take my own advice before it gets too hot! Check out [...]

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Easy Vitamin Storage {Use a Pill Box}

7 January 2011

With our family being more prudent about our health, I have become concerned about many things that we have not been doing. One of the things (yes, I know it’s more of a “duh” moment than an “a’ha” one) we are now more focused on is the importance of vitamins in our diet. Many thanks [...]

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New Year’s Resolution: Tips for Reducing Paper Clutter

14 January 2010

It is two weeks into the new year, and I’m wondering how you are doing on your resolutions? I, um, might be a smidge behind on all of my goals, but I am getting there. One of my goals this year is to reduce paper clutter. Here are a five tips for reducing paper clutter [...]

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What to do when your consignment items do not sell

30 August 2009

Two weeks ago, I spent a few hours (okay, maybe several hours) hanging, ironing Downy-spraying, and tagging 72 clothing items for the children’s consignment sale I was participating in.  One week ago, I drove 2 hours to OKC to volunteer my time at this consignment sale to earn 70 percent (vs 65 percent) of my [...]

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Frugal Tuesday – The Importance of being Organized

19 May 2009
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Organization. The word alone can strike fear in the hearts of many.  It can cause an increase heart rate (and possible salivation) for the Type-A set. Being organized is no longer just for the Type-A, anal, and OCD  (like myself); anyone can be a member of the “organizing club.” Organization is an essential part of [...]

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