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4 Reasons Why You Should Adopt Your Next Pet {This Weekend}

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Toby was a beagle/pointer mix that we adopted during a PetSmart Charities National Adoption Weekend back in 2002. When we visited the store that weekend in 2002, we met many adorable dogs, but as we were sitting on the floor of the store checking out all of the dogs, Toby walked over and sat on my lap.

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My Garden Notebook

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I have been keeping a garden notebook ever since I started my garden back in the summer of 2002 and it comes in handy year after year. I am hoping there will be enough hot weather left for the tomatoes to turn red. As I begin to clear out the garden, I am making notes for next year.

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Nail Polish Marbled Flower Pots – a kid-friendly craft

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I used a microwave rack that has been sitting in my cupboard, unused since we bought the microwave in 2002. Using gloves, dip a pot into the polish. Place pot on a drying area. The rack is now used for painting projects. The pots dry quickly, but you don’t want to go to the next color until the nail polish is dry.

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Christmas Savings Club | October 2019

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Where I found the money in October: We owned a 2002 Honda Civic that was no longer drivable as it needed $1500 in repairs. In July, I found $20 bill on the beach while camping, and other $80 came out of our monthly budget. In August & September, I found the money within our monthly budget.

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2012 Financial Goals

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Our 2002 Honda Civic has 125,000 miles and still runs well, but we don't want to have to take out a loan when it is time to replace the vehicle. Currently, we have about 3 months salary saved, but we are self-employed and should have a six month security net. This might take us 2 years to achieve. Start a Car Replacement Savings Account.