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P.E.P. for Week of January 3-January 7/11- Headed Overseas Edition

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Going Frugal. Frugal Dad shares tells us how we can be prepared for the $5 per gallon gas hike. Going Green. Miranda over at Moolanomy shares with us how we can green up our house in 2011. That’s it for the round up but before you go make sure to check out the current giveaways for your chance to win.

January 113
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P.E.P. for the Week of January 24-28, 2010- Adjustment Edition

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Frugal Dad tells us how it’s possible to have a wedding on a budget. Going Frugal. Well, I signed up for 2 of the 3 I need to complete which are to take place this weekend and one other weekend in February. The goal was to be certified by summer. Well, plans have had to change. This really was a hobby adventure anyways.

January 124
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P.E.P. for Week of January 10-14/11-Seeking Balance Edition

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Going Frugal. Trent from The Simple Dollar discuss cost vs. quality and when frugality should come into play. Sustainable Personal Finance shares with us the first step in having a frugal wedding- attire. Going Green. Green Panda Treehouse tells us why you should not invest in GIC’s when you’re young.

January 113
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P.E.P for the Week of January 17-21/11- Spread the Happiness Edition

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Yesterday on my walk home from work I was flying high. I felt like I was just bursting with happiness. I guess I have been making an effort to notice the great things in my life lately and it has been paying off; I go through most days feeling really content and happy. Usually when I walk home, I listen to a book. I had a few smile back too.

January 124
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P.E.P for the Week of February 28-March 4/11- Spending Time With Family Edition

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Tomorrow, my hubby and I are headed to Vancouver to visit my Grandfather and his wife. This trip is very important because I have not seen my grandfather in 10 years, a whole decade! I used to visit him every winter break in school but then some family dynamics got in the way. We lost touch for quite a few years. We were finally talking again.

February 140
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P.E.P. for the Week of February 14-18/11-Planning Edition

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We are co-hosting a bday party for a dear friend of mine this Saturday and we are in charge of all the food. Therefore the last couple days have been spent planning the menu and the groceries. Tomorrow we will start the cooking. We are also working on planning our trip to Asia. Last night we were up late trying to finalize a plan that would work.

February 113
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P.E.P. for the Week of February 7-11/11- Valentine’s Kiss Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Put an ice cube in your mount until your mouth becomes cold. Remover the cube and plant a big kiss on your partner. It is sure to send a thrilling chill. Electric shock kiss : Shuffle your feet furiously on carpet until they become quite warm. When you both have an electric charge, lean over and slowly aim for each other’s lips.

February 113