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Would You Lend a Friend Some Money?
There’s a lot of chatter on this subject going on in the blogosphere lately. So… would you do it? If a friend or family member asked to borrow some money from you, how would you handle it? If it was $20? $200? $2000? My thinking is that it really depends on exactly who you are…
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Greens+ Day 3 Thoughts
So I’ve been trying out this Greens+ stuff for a couple of days now. The gal at the GNC store said to give it a week before looking for results, so I’m making the effort to drink it every day this week. It’s taking a little bit of finagling though. The Greens don’t necessarily taste…
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make it from scratch! – September 15, 2009
Welcome to the September 15, 2009 edition of make it from scratch! We’ve got some great submissions this week in both the food and crafting sections. My favourites in each category have been highlighted. Rest assured I will be trying some of these recipes and crafts in the near future! cooking bestofkidsites presents Chocolate Pumpkin…
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Pick your favourite dating story
Well, the submissions are in and we have 7 competitors for the best dating horror story. The best story, as voted by you will win its author a custom-made silver ring that I will be making in the coming weeks. (I will also be posting photos of the process as I make it!) Posted below…
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Contest Reminder!
Just a friendly reminder to get your dating stories in–there are only 2 days left before voting begins! So far the stories are a little bit horrifying, a little bit WTF and a little bit funny, and all-around great to read! If you were thinking “gee, I’d like to enter but I don’t know if…
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OMG Kitty Love!
Check this out! My worlds are colliding, man! It’s a KITTY CAT PIGGY BANK. My love of cats + money in one! It’s only 8 bucks on the Animal Rescue Shop, too! I think I may have to get one! The best part is that for every purchase on this site, food is donated to…
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Upcoming: Make it from Scratch Carnival!
The Make It From Scratch blog carnival is the place to share your posts on your creative endeavours– anything you have done from scratch! This can be cooking, crafts, DIY, anything! I love this carnival because there are always some amazing recipes or ideas submitted by all the fabulous bloggers out there. If you would…
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Things I’m Digging
Yesterday was a pretty cool day for me! It was the culmination of a bunch of neat things and goings-on over the weekend. Inspired by my weekend, here are some Things I’m Digging: Secrets of a Stingy Scoundrel: 100 Dirty Little Money-Grubbing Secrets by my bud Phil Villareal. He sent me a copy of this…
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Custom Ring Contest Details!
I start silversmithing again this week, and this is great news for YOU! I like to celebrate things (can you tell? haha) and this time I am celebrating creativity! Only… I can’t think of any sort of “creative theme contest” that doesn’t involve a ton of work for you guys (plus, the Make it from…
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Big Contest News!
Next week I am posting a contest I am really excited about, and I hope you will be, too! I will be giving away something near and dear to my heart, and a fruit of my labour: A custom silver ring — Made by me!!!! I am back to silversmithing, and since so many of…