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MAY 12, 2011

Before May 2009: After May 2009: Moving on to 2010, we needed to replace 3 of our new shrubs that didn't make it through that winter. I wrote about the process 2 years ago and it is still my most popular post. Read more about our Front Yard Landscaping: We Did It Ourselves. Read more about Front Yard Landscaping: Take 2.

Landscaping 147

Landscaping Renovation DIY Plants 147

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NOVEMBER 17, 2011

In 2010, I ran a series called Turkey Week. Are you hosting 25 people or are you taking a pie to your in-laws? Whatever your plans are, I hope these 30 links give you some tasty inspiration and ideas. Happy Eating! Let's talk Turkey! Here is the recap: How Much Turkey Will I Need? How To Thaw A Turkey. To Stuff or Not To Stuff.

Thanksgiving 210

Thanksgiving Meals Leftovers Kitchen 210

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AUGUST 2, 2011

I bought some raspberry plants at a yard sale in May 2010. They survived last summer even though they were practically overrun by some other viney plants , but they didn't produce any fruit. I wasn't alarmed, because they were transplants, but I did have big plans for them this summer.

Gardening 113

Gardening Garden Plants Oregon 113

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JUNE 25, 2011

This past January, I looked at what we spent on Christmas gifts in 2010 and reduced it by 20%. We also waited too late to even start shopping, so I'm sure that didn't help with the over-spending. I intended to set aside cash every month this year for Christmas gifts.

Christmas 157

Christmas Credit Cards January Budgeting 157

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MAY 23, 2012

I converted to a square foot garden in 2010 and it really changed the way that I garden. The weather this past weekend was gorgeous, so I took advantage of it and finally planted my vegetable and herb garden. It is an efficient way of gardening.

Gardening 127

Gardening Garden Plants Library 127

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JANUARY 26, 2011

Recently, I ran a report in Quicken to see what we spent by category for 2010. I work a budget around what comes in, what we spend and what I would like to spend, hopefully leaving some leftover to devote to more debt reduction or savings. It doesn't always work out in my favor. Yes, I am a total nerd!

Debt 147

Debt Renovation Leftovers Software 147

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JANUARY 5, 2011

We actually spent less on clothing in 2010 than 2009, but after looking in our closets, I just can't think of anything that we truly need. I let our grocery bill creep up this past fall. We enjoy eating out for dinner once a week, but those bills have also gotten a little high. They are all pretty full.

Credit Cards 127

Credit Cards Credit Bills Money 127

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APRIL 1, 2015

In June of 2010, we hit our rock bottom point. It was many years of over spending and not having a plan for our money that led us to that point. What inspired you to get debt free? Was there a particular event? We were planning our family summer vacation and came to the conclusion that we had no money to pay for it.

Debt 100

Debt Credit Cards Debt Free Credit 100

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JANUARY 19, 2012

In 2010, a very close friend called me excitedly to tell me all about her first half-marathon. As I planned my goals for 2012, I realized that I made only one goal for myself in 2011. But it was bold (at least for me): I was going to run a half-marathon. If she can do it, I can do it, she told me.

Goals 127

Goals Dairy Queen 2011 2012 127

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FEBRUARY 14, 2011

This past November in 2010, I was in the bakery at Wegmans looking for a good loaf of bread for a special dinner for my husband's birthday. Right after Christmas 2009, I made a batch of this bread and it was tasty, but for some reason I put the book back on the shelf and actually forgot about it. for one loaf of bread.

Bread 159

Bread Ovens Pizza Baking 159