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Bring food from home challenge - a slip up 26 Jul 2013 | 09:10 pm
On Wednesday we went out for pizza: So no leftovers. And I was running late in the morning and the only thing I brought was breakfast (yogurt and some caramelized pecans). So at lunch had to go out....
Bring food from home challenge. Day 3 25 Jul 2013 | 12:37 am
Breakfast: whole milk, fresh ricotta, so soft and delicate. With freshly caramelized pecans (I caramelized and toasted them myself last night) Yummy! and a little of earthy tasting(my favorite) org...
Bring food from home challenge. Day 2 24 Jul 2013 | 01:17 am
I want something extravagant for the house, so I have to find "extra" money. Coupled with DH's furlough... I've decided to challenge myself to bring food from home. It is not easy, as I do not eat fro...
Having my first personal training session tomorrow. 21 Jun 2013 | 02:14 am
First half hour consultation, than a training session. I'm excited. I want to do strength training, but really have no idea what I am doing, so this should help.
Signed up for Citibikes -- $104 after tax 19 Jun 2013 | 09:52 pm
$104 per year for unlimited 45 minute at a time stretches of use. I don't have to worry about bike storage or maintenance and be able to pick it up on a whim. There are stations everywhere below 60th...
Bachelorette party dilemma. Should I go? 30 Apr 2013 | 10:45 pm
I've been invited to a bachelorette party. In Puerto Rico. For the 4th of July long weekend. Expensive, of course. Tickets there, hotel, drinks, entertainment. And we will probably have to pay for th...
Bought a backpack today! 30 Apr 2013 | 02:45 am
So I've been looking for a long time for a backpack that does not look like it belongs on a high-school student. And several times, by the time I found something I liked, like these: They were sold ...
Finding extra benefits out of your job. 23 Apr 2013 | 12:41 am
There can be small benefits if you look for them. For example, my DH travels to Maryland for work rather frequently. Besides the obvious benefits (hotel reward points and not having tolls and gas exp...
It is hard to admit you made a big purchase mistake. 11 Apr 2013 | 10:31 pm
The lazy boy recliner for the balcony. It is too big, does not work well in that space and it is hideous. Even when I bought it, I knew it was hideous. But, I was pregnant, hormonal and tired. I set...
Weight and budget, are they the same? 9 Apr 2013 | 09:22 pm
When someone is unhappy with their finances, the key is to track carefully, do the budget, and not spend more than you bring in. When someone has a weight issue, the key is to track the intake and ou...
