Responsible Spending Challenge

Baby Boy Wardrobe: Spring and Summer

March 14, 2013
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If I could give new parents one piece of advice, it would be this: shop consignment!  You will save a ridiculous amount of money by buying clothes, gear, and toys used. I have bought most of Henry’s clothes and toys on consignment and saved hundreds of dollars in the process. I bought a lot of [...]

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The Takeout Trap

February 16, 2011
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This morning, I had to decided between this: And this: Guess which one I chose?  If you guessed bills, you’re right.    I think my legs need a rest day, anyway.   For the rest of February, I’m trying really hard to eat all my meals in (with the exception of travel meals + my [...]

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Miami v. Clemson Recap

October 2, 2010
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Spending the day watching football in Clemson was so much fun – and it was even better because the Hurricanes won.    The town of Clemson was so alive and welcoming today – I loved it! Even though I didn’t go to sleep until 1:30 AM or so, my alarm was blaring at 7:15 (the [...]

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Put This Budget to the Test

September 16, 2010
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Tonight was THE chance for the Husband and I to put our new budget skills to the test. Budgeting is hard.    We walked to an Italian restaurant called Vivace for our weekly “date night,” for which we have set aside $40 each week. We were mostly drawn to this restaurant for it’s wonderful location, [...]

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