Decluttering is Only Half the Battle

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKyKm0V-9×0 Decluttering is Only Half the Battle Do you go shopping as a reward for getting through a bad day? Or maybe you look at it as more of a sport, a challenge, a social activity? I have been reading Courtney Carver’s new book Soulful Simplicity. A lot of her lessons really resonate with me…

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Do You Have the Time to Shop?

Watch this video on YouTube Do You Have the Time to Shop? The average woman spends 8 years of her life shopping. Are you above or below average? Do you consider shopping a time-waster? What would happen if you limited all your shopping to one day of the week? Even internet shopping. Would you save money?…

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"Out of Milk" Changed the Way We Shop

“Out of Milk” Changed the Way We Shop For years my husband did our family’s grocery shopping. He was great at it. He’d go regularly (once a week, which saved us a lot of money), he followed the list I created (which saved us a lot of money) and he was not a compulsive shopper…

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To Buy or Not To Buy

I just started reading To Buy or Not To Buy: Why We Overshop and How to Stop by April Lane Benson, Ph.D. It looks like an interesting read. Dr. Benson starts the conversation with her eleven categories of over-shoppers. You shop to feel better about yourself or more secure. You shop to avoid dealing with…

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The Perfect Site for a College Student

The Perfect Site for a College Student If you have a child on the way out the door – Headed down the road to The University of (fill in the blank), then I believe this website is perfect for you. DormCo.com has everything from sheets and towels to cooking supplies. Even laundry essentials or bath…

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Plastic or Reusable Bags?

Plastic or Reusable Bags? The question is no longer “paper or plastic”. Today, it’s more likely that you’ll be asked “Did you bring your own?” I don’t even think paper grocery bags are an option at my regular store anymore. Yes, I can always go to Trader Joe’s if I want their nice (handled) paper…

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