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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of White Cloud Diapers. All thoughts and opinions are my own, I am so excited to have this opportunity to work with Wal-Mart and receive White Cloud Diapers for my Princess Sweetie Pie to try. Last week I was thrilled to be invited to a “Blogger Baby Shower” hosted by…
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Have you run across a recipe that requires Crushed Garlic Paste but don’t have any in your refrigerator? Instead, you have a fresh head of garlic that you want to use? Not sure that just chopping, mincing or dicing the garlic will give you the right consistency the recipe requires? Here’s a simple way to make your own Crushed Garlic…
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I was called to Jury Duty today. In California, we now have the “One Day, One Jury” system meaning that you report on the day of your summons and if you aren’t selected for jury service you are released from jury duty and won’t be summoned again for at least another year.
“The earth laughs in flowers.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson The wildflowers in our fields are amazing right now and this quote really captures how they make me feel. The wind blows through them sending them dancing, an endless wave of wonder and beauty. This time of year makes me really appreciate where I live. Even though we…
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The expression “getting on board the bandwagon” dates from 1900 and is of political origin meant to describe one who acknowledges, promotes or advocates a popular movement or cause. And, jumping on board the frugal bandwagon certainly described my state of mind in the late 1990’s when our country was still in the throes of recovering from that recessionary period. …
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Launched on February 12th, my Saving Mr. Lincoln project has been so exciting and rewarding for me! I’m proud to report that the Saving Mr. Lincoln – April 2013 Update netted an additional $80.00 to my savings account! Between March 12th and April 12th, I managed to collect 16 five dollar bills, organically.