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Monthly Archives: May 2015
Four Ways I Saved Money in May
Most thrifty shoppers are always on the lookout to discover new ways to spend less. Here are four ways I saved money this month.
Five Ways to Get the Most from a Doctor Visit
The next time you visit the doctor, remember you’re only going to get 10 minutes or so of his or her time. To make the most of every minute, it helps to do the following things:
Favorite Blog Posts on Other Blogs #2
Part of the fun of being a blogger is constantly reading other people’s blogs, to see what they’re writing about — and get ideas, inspiration and laughs from them. Here are some of the best blog posts I’ve come across … Continue reading
How to Prepare For and Endure a Massive Traffic Jam
You never know when you’ll come upon an unexpected — and massive — traffic jam. It once took me more than four hours to get home from work — a trip that normally takes 25 minutes at most — and … Continue reading
Posted in car emergency, checklist for traffic jams, how to prepare for a massive traffic jam, massive traffic jam, preparing for a traffic jam, traffic, traffic jam
Tagged car emergency, checklist for traffic jams, how to prepare for a traffic jam, massive traffic jam, preparing for a massive traffic jam, traffic, traffic jam
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What I Learned about Blogging in the First Year
Yippee! It’s my one-year blogiversary!
Posted in blog posts, blogging, BlogHer 2015 conference
Tagged blogging, BlogHer conference, learned about blogging
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Saving Money: It’s Great, but Where Do We Draw the Line?
Saving money is wonderful. I don’t mind buying (and thoroughly washing) clothes and other items at garage sales and thrift stores so I can go on a cruise (or two) every year. Buying gently used items is a great way to … Continue reading
A Free Mother’s Day Gift for Mom and a Mother’s Day Reminder Sign for You
Here’s a reminder for Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10. You can make this sign for yourself, and a poster for mom’s Mother’s Day gift in a flash — and at no cost.
Highs and Lows of April
Spring is finally here! Highs 1) Made a reservation for a cruise to Venice and the Greek Islands this summer with a fun friend. Can’t wait — we’ll have a blast!
Posted in birthdays, blogging, books, gifts, Janet Evanovich, Stephanie Plum, sue grafton, Tiny Tim, wreck
Tagged birthday, janet evanonich, migraine, Stephanie Plum, sue grafton, wreck
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One for the Money: A Book Review
One for the Money by Janet Evanovich is fast-moving, exciting, suspenseful — and laugh-out-loud funny, too.