Category Archives: Saving Money

Pinterest 365 – Day 14 – DIY Mini Paper Sacks

Posted on November 14, 2012 by gracieed

Every now and then Ellie and Woody have friends stay over and this Christmas I wanted to them to know we were thinking of them by giving them a little gift.  And what do all dogs want for Christmas???  Treats!!!! … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 10 – DIY Watering Can

Posted on November 10, 2012 by gracieed

This past summer I planted tomatoes in containers on our deck.  I would water them everyday, sometimes with the hose and other times, when I was in a rush, with a pitcher.  I often thought it would be nice to … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 4 – Chicken Vegetable Casserole

Posted on November 4, 2012 by gracieed

I do love a casserole.  What I love even more is when the entire dinner is baked as one dish.  This casserole didn’t have a title so I’m calling it the Chicken Vegetable Casserole.  I think it’s important to call … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 3 – Homemade Laundry Detergent

Posted on November 3, 2012 by gracieed

Today I am making a batch of powdered laundry detergent from a blog called Great Oak Circle. It calls for four ingredients:  washing soda, baking soda, Fels Naptha soap  (which smells wonderful, by the way) and borax.  I use the washing … Continue reading →

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31 Days {Day 29} || Committing to Change – The Finish in Sight

Posted on October 29, 2012 by gracieed

Almost to the end of 31 days and I wanted to do a recap of the past 28 days. So let’s review: Day 1:  Intro Day 2:  No-Wheat.  So far so good.  I have lost 2 pounds and 2 inches from … Continue reading →

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31 Days {Day 20} || Committing to Change – From Scratch

Posted on October 20, 2012 by gracieed

Just as I am more mindful these days of where my money goes, I am also more mindful of the ingredients in my food (no-wheat) and in the concoctions we use to clean our homes and ourselves.  I also love the … Continue reading →

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31 Days {Day 19} || Committing to Change – Budgets

Posted on October 19, 2012 by gracieed

Budgets.  I think of it as a love/hate relationship.  These days our budget is critical to this transition time I’m in.  I’m in the process of figuring out what comes next for me, work-wise.  I have a part-time pet sitting service that … Continue reading →

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31 Days {Day 10} || Committing to Change – Decluttering

Posted on October 10, 2012 by gracieed

Decluttering.  For some reason I really like the sound of the word and I do like the process, but it can become overwhelming. Case in point.  This is my utensil drawer.  Can I just say:  Tip.of.the.Iceberg! I have been threatening … Continue reading →

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31 Days {Day 9} || Committing to Change – Using my Organizer

Posted on October 9, 2012 by gracieed

Confession:  I love organizers, day planners, calendars, journals, post-it notes, you name it.  If it has a place to jot down events, plans, ideas, notes, I’m all for it.  That being said, I have yet to find the “perfect” planner.  … Continue reading →

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31 Days {Day 8} || Committing to Change – Meal Planning

Posted on October 8, 2012 by gracieed

In yesterday’s post I talked about Not Eating Out at least 95% of the time.  So far we’ve been able to do this because of meal planning.  I know this isn’t a new idea, but it will be revolutionary in … Continue reading →

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