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End of 2009 tasks

Yes, it’s been a while, but between the holiday bustle and a nasty head cold, I haven’t been extremely chatty as of late.
In any case, the end of the year brings with it certain things that need done, and the changing of the calendar is a good time as any. Maybe these will help [...]

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Things Everyone Should Have – Programmable Thermostat

As winter begins to kick in here in the Mid-South, the inevitable sound of the furnace running begins as well. Possibly the best investment I made shortly after buying my home was a programmable thermostat.
My house had a standard thermostat installed when I moved in, and I just set it on 70°F and left [...]

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Reports of my demise have been greatly exaggerated

I was battling a cold all week that finally came to a head Wednesday night, so my apologies for the lack of updates. I’m feeling much better now, and almost 100% again.
I think in celebration of Halloween, I’m going to watch and do a write-up of a different horror movie every day from now [...]

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The true cost of eating out

Although I don’t typically like to link the same site twice in a row, I thought this one was too good to pass up. Trent from The Simple Dollar has a great article on what your entertainment expenses are really costing you:
Take eating out, for example. Many people do it because they see it [...]

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The art of frugality

One of the web sites I like reading on a regular basis is The Simple Dollar.
The Simple Dollar is written by Trent Hamm, who systematically worked his family out of near-financial ruin. He did this by making a series of lifestyle changes and smarter financial decisions. The whole story can be read on his [...]

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Finding some time to relax

Although it’s over two years old, I’m going to suggest reading Leo Babauta’s article 15 Ways to Create an Hour a Day of Extra Time … for Solitude.
In today’s world, it’s all too easy to get wound up at work all day, then come home and not really unwind because you feel you have other [...]

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