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Monthly Archives: June 2011
Little Miss Olive
Two years ago, I was perusing Petfinder, looking for a dog for one of my co-workers. I came across a profile for the cutest dog. She was rescued by a chihuahua rescue; but I still think she looks more like … Continue reading
Save Money by Shopping at Amazon
There is a running joke among my friends and family about my love for Amazon. Any time anyone asks me where I purchased something, they immediately follow that question with another. Amazon? When I am looking for anything I start … Continue reading
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Week 4 of No Spend Month
I did not make it under the $150 mark. I spent $30.80 on groceries this week. There were a few items that I could have waited to buy next month but decided to go ahead and get them while I … Continue reading
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Free Online Design Magazines
In addition to finding design inspiration on other design blogs, I also enjoy perusing online design magazines. For those of you new to reading design blogs you might not be aware of them. Here are a few of my favorites. … Continue reading
Google, More than Just a Search Engine: Gmail
Gmail is one of my favorite services offered by Google. I use Gmail for all my email accounts. There are a couple of ways to do this; either by setting up a gmail account to access other POP3 accounts or by … Continue reading
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iPhone Designs
Here a few of the designs I’m working on for my Etsy store: I’m also working on some more masculine designs including sports designs and designs using company logos.
Dresser Dreams
On the top of my list for my next trip to Ikea is the Rast Dresser. It’s amazing what it can be transformed into. I’m having trouble deciding which direction I’m going to go. There’s this classic style as seen … Continue reading
Garden Update
In my post on saving money on plants, I briefly touched on the seeds I started for my garden this year. Unfortunately, the weather has killed most of those plants. I was hesitant to put things out early this spring … Continue reading
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Google Tools
Google offers a variety of features. The search engine is much more comprehensive than other search engines and they offer many services beyond the search engine. Many of these features can be used to be more efficient, thus saving time and … Continue reading
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New Daily Deal Site
Amazon has a started their own Daily Deal site called MYHABIT. It’s a fashion site that offers up to 60% off designer and boutique brands. New sale events start every day and usually run for 72 hours. They offer … Continue reading
