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Insanely Busy Times

I have so much stuff going on. I mentioned wanting to keep chickens right. I looked at plans and blogs until my eyes started bleeding. I decided against having us construct it because a) we dont have power tools and … Continue reading

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Monday Moneysavers

What a whirlwind week. Quite a few finds to share. I have been stalking Craigslist for furniture for the mansion. A lot of what is listed there is fugly floral couch or the very fu-fu Victorian style type furniture. A particular … Continue reading

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Moving to New Hampshire A Month Later

I didnt mean to disappear after my last post. That post prompted emails and calls and texts. Telling me that it will get better and I will make friends. Its been a month now. I havent taken to drinking yet.I … Continue reading

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NH Update II

Its been 20 days here. The kitchen is fully unpacked. The boxes labeled junk and crap have been banished to the basement. A swim team found for Avasha. A formal dress purchased for oldest child’s first dance. A boy scout … Continue reading

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Monday Moneysavers

Friday, the kids were off school. Teacher Work day. We drove 37 miles to the only one in the state COSTCO. I think I would need a freezer in the basement to stock extra stuff. That was a long drive. … Continue reading

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Monday Moneysavers/NH Update

I survived the move. The moving truck took all our worldly possessions on Friday(its still not here). We stayed with a friend for 2 nights and then stayed with a different friend for Sunday night. Got my entire deposit back … Continue reading

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Crunch Time

In less than 5 days, the movers will be here. I have done quite a bit. Sold and donated and put stuff for Free on craigslist and Freecycle. The younger 3 kids are in their annual big elementary school production. … Continue reading

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The 5 stages of Moving.

I am the anger stage. We have a excellent life here. The kids all have friends that they love. They have weekly playdates. They are all doing well in school. No drama, easy going life. I have friends that I … Continue reading

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Road Trip to Yosemite

I had purchased a livingsocial deal for a hotel stay in Yosemite. We decided to use this past weekend. It was a lovely, lovely vacation. Beautiful trails, very few people since it was off season. Perfect sunny weather. We did … Continue reading

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What’s her name

First born: what does jawani mean in the song? 2nd born: duh it’s her last name. Doesn’t she sing my name is sheila jawani ———— In the hotel room, Samar is jumping between the 2 queen beds. Jumping and landing … Continue reading

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