A Few More Crazy Things I Do To Save Money

Ever since I wrote this post about some crazy stuff I do to save money I’ve been thinking of more crazy things that I didn’t include in that list. No, I’ve never sold my plasma or stolen flowers off a grave like this post suggests, but I have done some other wacky stuff. I Dry [...]

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Down Economy Good for Vacations

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#1 Way to Save Big Bucks

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How’s Your Church Handling the Recession?

How’s your church handling the recession? Mine is not doing so great. Giving has plummeted, according to my pastor, and for the first time in the church’s five-year history they have been unable to meet all of their monthly obligations. I was shocked to hear that out of our congregation of more than 100 people, [...]

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Confessions of a Shopaholic: Are you a Spendthrift like Rebecca Bloomwood?

Confessions of a Shopaholic hits theaters this weekend and is sure to be a box office hit. Based on the book series by Sophie Kinsella, the story follows 25-year-old Rebecca Bloomwood through her addictions to designer clothing and her growing credit card debt. Her bills are piling up and her job at a financial magazine [...]

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Lessons from Jon and Kate Plus 8: How to Get Your Spouse to Use Coupons

Did you catch last week’s episode of Jon and Kate Plus 8? If not let me explain the part that stuck out in my mind. The Gosselin’s are moving into a new home which means lots of expenses. Jon went to an unnamed store and purchased a shower faucet. And Kate found out he did [...]

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The Importance of Shopping Local

Last night I went to a Shop Local rally in my community’s downtown district. Several business owners united to hold the rally in an attempt to make the public aware of just how important it is to shop local. That means buying things and spending money in stores that are locally owned. I guess I [...]

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How to Assess Your Spiritual Gifts and Use Them

We all have spiritual gifts, according to Romans 12:6-8: We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his?? faith. 7 If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; 8 if it is encouraging, let [...]

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