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Frugal February - Week 2

How is your Frugal February going? Have you done a pantry deep-dive? I am getting there and super stoked about it because that pantry deep- dive has helped me get some more space, which I need to declutter. I’ve got a pretty nice site to check out to find recipes that might help you with unique recipes for those surprise canned goods.

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Changing Focus

How’s your focus? Focus is one of my weak spots, and it is kind of funny because when I was born, I had terrible vision, and focus was my weak spot then too. But through therapy and eye exercises, I got better at focusing.

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Frugal February - Week 1

I’ve heard that if you are going to pick a month to try being frugal, February is the one. It typically has just 28 days, so there is a smaller time commitment and coming in after holiday spending and dinners, it only makes sense to find a time to make spending less a priority.

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Let’s read the Bible in one Year

Have you ever joined in a year-long Bible reading plan that gets you through the Bible in one year? I haven’t but I have always wanted to. What has happened to me is I haven’t found a plan I liked and then got in late and felt discouraged. This year I am ready to go. Do you want to join in? Here are a few resources but certainly there are a lot more out there.

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Declutter Challenge - Day 20

It’s day 20! The day when the declutter chores have culminated into two boxes to be dealt with the Sell and Donate boxes.

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Declutter Challenge - Day 19

A big part of decluttering is using the Sell, Donate and Maybe boxes. But Taryn from Apartment Therapy also suggests the “Box & Banish” method with a decluttering box.

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Declutter Challenge - Day 18

Has your floor become your largest storage container? My kitchen is light on storage and counter space so my home often ends up housing appliances. Floor storage doesn’t stop there which is why I am all in on Day 18.

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Declutter Challenge - Day 17

Because I am trying to clear up clutter, I was surprised at today's decluttering tip which is about setting up more spaces to gather that stuff that simply doesn't have a set space. We're kind of like creating junk drawers that go beyond the kitchen.

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Declutter Challenge - Day 15

It can be hard finding peace in your home if your bedroom is a cyclone of clutter, and I am speaking from experience. It can also be really daunting looking at the clutter and thinking that there is no way you can get it all done. So today’s challenge is bite-sized!

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Declutter Challenge - Day 14

I think most of us can immediately visualize our problem zone when we think about decluttering. Shut your eyes, can you picture yours?

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Declutter Challenge - Day 13

I may have mentioned that my husband and I have boxes in our basement that we haven’t opened since we have moved and a few that we haven’t opened since we got married. Most of those are mine. Well, today, our decluttering assignment should be the start to solving this dilemma.

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Declutter Challenge - Day 12

Is your kitchen cluttered by food? Like countertops are the storage solution lately. Today’s Declutter Challenge might be a big help.

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