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Big News

After 3 years in Snotty Bay Area, we are moving. To New Hampshire. Back to the East Coast. A wonderful job opportunity fell into NK’s lap and it seemed stupid to let go. This time though, we also had my business … Continue reading

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Happy 7th Year

I have been writing for 7 years now. My first post was made on Feb 8th 2005. I wrote about my daily outfits, my weight loss struggles(which is still ongoing), my kids, my business and shit people say to me. … Continue reading

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Monday Moneysavers

I had 3 big things to ship last week. All did very well, sold at a wonderful ROI but the stress of packaging them and waiting to receive feedback that it arrived safe and sound is super stressful. All 3 … Continue reading

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She is growing.

Ashwina, my mom, Nk and I were watching Mausam. Its the climax of the movie and Shahid rescues her from the angry mob. He screams at her, tumare bacha kaha hai. And she replies, kiske bacha. Tumare saath ta train … Continue reading

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Monday Moneysavers

The bay area has wet since the last few days. Raining non stop. This winter has been amazing. Warm and sunshine so we do need the rain.Rain equals less estate sales. There were 2 estate sales ads. One 5 miles … Continue reading

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Monday moneysavers

I have disappeared again, haven’t I? 24 hours doesn’t seem to cut it. My mom left. School started, the kids have their weekly practices(their school does a big show once a year) Estates sales have been slow in my area. … Continue reading

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Monday moneysavers

The last estate sale I went to was the one where I was given the no 1.there have been no estate sales because of the holiday weekend. However, I still found some goodies. Clueless emailed me about this beautiful Morreddi … Continue reading

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Last Post of 2011

I have big plans of writing of my Top 11 favourite Thrift Finds, My top 11 sales, My Biggest Flops.. yeah nothing got written. I am doing Alameda tomorrow and am feeling slightly crazed about it. I did want to … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy Festivus

One of my friends had her Fb status about people wishing merry Xmas or happy holidays to random people. I realized I completely judge people by what they say to me. I am not offended if someone wishes me Merry … Continue reading

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The Picture Perfect Day

When you have as many kids as I, one on one time is very limited. Between swim lessons and school and doc’s appts and ebay and thrifting, if I even glance at a child, they should fall at my feet. … Continue reading

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