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    2014 - destash thread The Year of the Great Purge

    I'm in! I've been off work a little more with the holiday and used my time wisely. I challenged myself to getting rid of 100 things both last week and this week. Last week I cleaned out my kitchen cupboards, drawers, fridge and pantry. I had way more than 100 things that went away. (And a...
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    Eating Clean - Do you do it?

    Thanks everyone for all of your helpufl information and tips. I've been researching, pinning recipes and cleaning out my cupboards and freezer of boxes, bags and bottles...purging all the processed and refined foods. I dumped the sugar and flour container and donated a huge box of food to the...
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    Eating Clean - Do you do it?

    It's my dream - to eat clean every meal. The prep worries me. Full-full time job and 3 kids, it's so easy to open a box or bag or add things out of a bottle. Who eat's clean? And what's it take?
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    October "Not So Sweet" Fitness Challenge - Who's in?

    Hey everyone, how's the challenge going for you? It's day 18!! I've been working hard. I've lost 4 lbs so far this month. I feel super happy about that. The weather here in PA has been nice so I've been getting out and being active so how, some way every time I can. I'm also doing a...
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    October "Not So Sweet" Fitness Challenge - Who's in?

    How's my Not So Sweet Challenge buddies doing? It's day 10 - are you all still moving everyday? I have been happy with my daily activity. I'm running, walking and throwing a few weights around in my living room with a Chaleane dvd. This morning it was raining so I changed my running...
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    October "Not So Sweet" Fitness Challenge - Who's in?

    Just checking in...How's everyone doing with the challenge? It's day 3! I'm taking my daughter to swim lessons and I'm going to walk for that 45 mins.
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    Budget friendly area rug for my family room

    I just put hardwood floors in my family room and now my big Old English Sheepdog is putting marks on them already. I need to find a large area rug at a reasonable price. Hopefully I can find one larger than 8x10 as my room is 18x20. Any ideas?
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    Tile Backsplash - Anyone DIY?

    I'd like tile my backsplash for a little DIY project. My kitchen isn't that big. I'm just afraid I will get myself into a project that will be more than I can handle. Has anyone done it themselves?
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    Anyone out there take Melatonin supplements?

    I've been suffering from insomnia for years. My doctor recommended a vitamin cocktail of melatonin, magnesium and zinc taken 1 hour before bedtime. Not sleeping is frustrating.
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    October "Not So Sweet" Fitness Challenge - Who's in?

    I'm trying to give up all sugars and only use natural sweeteners like honey and pure maple syrup. Buttt, I'm still struggling with the coffee thing. Honey just isn't the same.
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    October "Not So Sweet" Fitness Challenge - Who's in?

    Good for you Kitten! Let's all be accountable here. Today again I had sugar in my coffee. And I went to the gym! I'm so excited you all are in this with me!! Thank you!:lovestruc
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    October "Not So Sweet" Fitness Challenge - Who's in?

    Yay! I'm glad I have some buddies for the next 30 days! Thank you! Today I stayed strong with the sugar thing. I only had a little sugar in my coffee. After dinner, I went out for a little jog. It was such a beautiful, warm October evening. The sunset was amazing and I saw a big snake...
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    October "Not So Sweet" Fitness Challenge - Who's in?

    I'm setting some goals for myself. Starting today. October 1st. Here is my mission! #1 - I'm cutting back on the SUGAR! I'm signing a "no candy for 31 days" pledge with myself. That means no sneaking the kids Halloween candy ;) #2 - I'm going to do some type of activity EVERYDAY...
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    Has anyone had droopy eyelids fixed?

    My time is coming for this surgery. What we call "droopy eyelid syndrome" runs in my family. Both my sister and mom has had the surgery and are so glad they did. From their experience, bruising and a week at home resting follows. Research your doctor and go for it. Open those eyes!!
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    Ghost Stories

    Ohhhhhh, I LOVE THIS KIND OF STUFF!! ok here's my story: My grandmother died when I was 11 and my parents bought her huge, 18 room, very old home. Not long after we moved in I saw my grandmother standing in the kitchen in vivid detail. Occasionally you would hear footsteps, lights would...
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    how to share a notebook in Evernote

    subscribing... I'm trying to get the hang of evernote too.
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    Funniest pet names?

    Years ago, my son begged for our new cat to be named "the phonics game." So we put name choices in a hat and fortunately, his second choice was pulled. "Schmurry Schmarkles" which was actually Little Murray Sparkles from Sesame Street. He just couldn't say it. Turns out Schmurry...
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    10 day rental car advice sought....

    I Pricelined yesterday and my bid of $12/day for a full size was accepted. It did take me 3 days of bidding before getting accepted - so hold tight and keep trying. Just wanted to add: My total was $229.16 for an 11 day rental.
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    Close to Disney for 1 night

    Someone just posted on the budget board - Celebration Radission $47/night from Hotwire.




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