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Yard Sales 101

Regina — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:56:15 +0000

Okay folks, it is yard sale season. I am gearing up for a good hunt!! By now you should know me well enough to know that I am a planner when it comes to shopping. Living on a budget has taught me one thing: plan before you shop. Although, yard sales are fun and inexpensive; a penny and a quarter can add up quickly.

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It is wise to plot your course when yard saling. You can find your local newspaper will have many of the sales listed in their … [visit site to read more]

Earth Day

Regina — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:25:32 +0000

Why is it that we designate one day each year to focus on an idea? Don’t you think the world would be a better place if we lived life as if every day was Christmas? People would be singing and being nice every day. In April, we celebrate our Administrative Professionals. Suppose we celebrated our employees every day..don’t you think that creating an environment that is respected and appreciated that job performance would increase?? How many of you celebrated National No Housework … [visit site to read more]

Challenge Update

Regina — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:24:20 +0000

On April 7th, I challenged you guys to clean out your freezer. You were challenged to make your meals from your freezer and see how long you can go without grocery shopping. And in the meantime, you were asked to see how much money you have saved by eating out of your freezer. I’ve been doing this right along with you!!

Here’s my freezer on April 7th:

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How’s the Challenge?

Regina — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:22:30 +0000

I have seen a little head way happening in my freezer. We have enjoyed yummy steaks, turkey, and lots of frozen green beans. [I'm still pulling out the green beans... I feel like Jesus is playing a trick on me... giving he did the same with the fish and bread.. apparently, my supply has no end... call me if you need any green beans.] I found the top shelf yesterday and I am thrilled.

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Frustrations or Tribulations

Regina — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:10:11 +0000

Don’t you just love it when someone says something profound and then all of a sudden, in every situation, it keeps popping in your head proving their profound statement even more true??? That is what has been happening to me ever since I was in Breaking Free on Tuesday. Beth Moore just seems to peg a few points for me… over and over again… perhaps God is trying to tell me something!!

Beth [in my mind we are on a first name basis.. I have seen her on DVD enough that I feel like I know ... [visit site to read more]

U R Challenged!!

Regina — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:55:37 +0000

Spring is obviously here with the 3 inches of pollen on my van. Spring= Spring Cleaning!! [or at least that's what Grandma always taught.] Grandma would wash windows, curtains, and move her furniture around [just to clean out from under it]. She would scrub the walls, inside and out, beat her rugs, and got on her hands and knees to wash the floor. It was a time to really air out the house..the windows were open and the warm sunshine made everything sparkle.

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Vegan Lent

Regina — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 18:22:59 +0000

For Lent this year, I gave up milk, meat, eggs, and butter. I introduced fresh greens, beans, and nuts into my diet. I learned to love soy milk and unleavened bread. I made the effort to have a colorful plate at each meal. It was an experience I thoroughly enjoyed.

The first two days and the last week was rough. My body was going through withdrawals from the lack of processed starches (bread, cakes, pies, etc) and meat (love a good steak). Soon after the withdrawals, I began to feel a … [visit site to read more]

The 2nd Half of a Great Day!

Regina — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:43:55 +0000

I am so glad you came back to hear about the grand day we had exploring downtown Little Rock, Arkansas. I know, I know. how “grand” could Little Rock really be??? The first half of our day, we visited the ATA Garden, The Peabody Hotel, and the Capital Hotel. The goal of this fine day was to entertain 4 kids and one mom without spending much money. So far so good!! If you haven’t already, run over to last Friday’s post and check … [visit site to read more]

Downtown!!

Regina — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:40:03 +0000

I’ve joined my friend, Hilary, The Other Mama, in her Friday Favorites! Check out everyone’s favorites!! In the meantime, look what we did this week!!

We packed our lunch……

Picnic for Champions!! Pizza and Kool-aide!

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Squashed Bread

Regina — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:21:25 +0000

Don’t you just hate it when you go to the grocery store and by the time you get home your loaf of bread is flattened??

Squashed Bread

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