Category Archives: Self

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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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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Monday Moneysaver/ Alameda Faire Update

Has it almost been a month since my last post? Wow. So many things to update on. I am going to do a random bullet point update. 2 fridays ago(the friday before Alameda, I went to a private estate sale, … Continue reading

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I turn 34

I turn 34 today. I don’t really need gifts. Everything I want need , I can buy or thrift. NK is well known for buying me stuff that is completely unrelated to what I like. Like $110 nail polish from … Continue reading

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Happy Halloween

 I dressed up as well. Took the kids out by myself, came home, PJ, dinner, count candy, consume 3 pieces of candy each, brush teeth and all 4 were in bed  by 9p/m. NK is taking a class on Mondays … Continue reading

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Spit for Good luck

The kid’s elementary school holds a huge auction every year, I never go because tickets are expensive and I am a cheapo. I try to support it though. by either working the event or buying the kids’ art crap stuff. This … Continue reading

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Monday Moneysavers

I did hardcore  thrifting  over the weekend. Friday I dropped the kids and headed to South Bay.  I went to the first house. Drove 40 miles to get there. The line was 30 people long. The sale opened at 8 … Continue reading

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Office Update

My to do list 10/04/11 Listing   13 new ones Shipping Clean Stove Have kids take baths Laundry Confirm allergist appt for Samar Clean House(arrange for housecleaner next week) Run to the bank I am now in my 2nd month of … Continue reading

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The big news

I am getting my own office space. I have yet to sign the lease but via email and verbal confirmation, the deal is set. The church has a room which they rented out last year. That tenant just gave her … Continue reading

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Polymer Clay Adventures

My oldest has the most amazing creative side. I am creative but not that much. She has done jewelery, origami, and friendship bracelets. The thing is though she ‘becomes obsessed and immediately needs me to buy that thing for her. Which isn’t always cheap. It … Continue reading

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