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Archive for February 2008

February 29th, 2008

Thrifty Links for 2/29/08

Before you file your taxes, check out this list of 7 deductions you can’t take.
I made some banana bread last night and I tried this recipe.
Deb from Simply Thrifty addresses the idea of buying in bulk.  Is it worth it?
Julie at Declutter It! gives us some places to find printable organizing pages. 
Dawn at Frugal for […]

By Karen -- 4 comments

February 29th, 2008

Printable coupons

I found another great website for printable coupons. So I went online and tried to find some great sites for printable coupons. Here you go.

Printable Coupons
Wow Coupons
Cool Coupons
Thokalath
Coupon Pages

Any other sites you like?
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By kellys -- 3 comments

February 28th, 2008

Top 10 times not to shop

I was perusing my fave blogs when I came across an interesting fact from Pat over at Frugal Living.  She has a post on shopping only when you are happy.  There was a study reported by Fox News that said you spend more money when you are sad.  HELLO!!  Every respectable female knows that.  when […]

By kellys -- 12 comments

February 28th, 2008

What am I reading …

My dad has inspired me to love reading.  He has over 1200 books in his library.  My  step mom finally finished cataloging them last year.  Growing up, I would have a book attached to me at any given time.  It was nothing for me at 12 to have a 300 page book somewhere n my […]

By kellys -- 0 comments

February 28th, 2008

Thoughtful Thursday: Giving

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”
Dave Ramsey
What are your thoughts on this?  Are you a giver?
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By Karen -- 6 comments

February 27th, 2008

Hear Me On The Cooper Lawrence Show

Thursday night I will be on The Cooper Lawrence Show again to discuss some thrifty tips.  Tune in at around 9:20 pm.  If you don’t get the show in your area, you can tune in via livestream.  Cooper Lawrence airs Monday thru Friday, 7-10 pm.

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By Karen -- 1 comment

February 27th, 2008

What Am I Reading?

I’ve been tagged by Laura from Laura Williams’ Musings.  For the tag, I’m supposed to turn to page 123 of the nearest book, go to the fifth sentence and post the next three.  Then I need to tag five more people.  Here goes . . .
“So, then we’ve been seduced into this preoccupation with authority?”
“In a […]

By Karen -- 5 comments

February 27th, 2008

Wordless Wednesday - The next generation

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By kellys -- 2 comments

February 26th, 2008

Wordless Wednesday: Cute Kitty

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By Karen -- 4 comments

February 26th, 2008

Do-It-Yourself Cat Toys and Furniture

I really have been wanting a cat playhouse for the cat we rescued.  She’s only about 7 months old now and she really enjoys climbing, scratching, and playing. 
This past weekend, our family made a trip to the newest pet store in town.  I knew that cat houses were expensive, but I was almost entertained at […]

By Karen -- 3 comments