Kitchen Renovation: Part One

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You may recall that I announced a while back that I was taking a break from writing. (That’s both true and not true: I haven’t released any more books, but I have been working on several new projects that won’t … Read More

The Truth About Angie’s List

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So there I was, getting ready to do a big bathroom renovation. Working as my own general contractor, I knew I would be hiring some professionals, including a plumber, tile installer, etc. So I joined Angie’s List. At first, I … Read More

Slow Cooker: Easy, Healthy Greek Chicken (aka Colorful Chickeny Stuff)

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Easy, Healthy Greek Chicken Recipe! (Or, when describing to kids, “Colorful Chickeny Stuff,” which makes them love it already!) I invented this dish about a month ago and it was a huge hit with my entire family—which, as you may … Read More

How to Save Hundreds & Increase Square Footage While Doing Less!

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Save hundreds of dollars? Yes, please!… but not if it means eating spaghetti every night and never leaving the house. Increase square footage? Would love to, but who the heck wants to move? Do less chores? Um, yeah… most of … Read More

Little Things That Make Life Better

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You know how sometimes you find an item that may seem small, but actually makes your life just a teeny bit (or even a whole lot) better? And then you feel compelled to tell your friends because you want them … Read More

Finding Balance Using Pinterest!

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If you haven’t started using Pinterest yet, surely you’ve at least heard of it. What is it? An online “pinboard” where you can keep track of things you like, or are “pinterested” in. I admit, at first glance, my reaction … Read More

I Refuse to Buy Groceries For My Family

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I refuse to buy groceries for my family. It’s true! I do this several times a year and while my family hates it, I love it. You see, I get tired of working around the giant cases of Carnation Instant … Read More

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