Pocket Change: Pre-New Years Resolution Survey

5 Questions to Ask Yourself before January 1st

Pocket Change: Pre-New Years Resolution Survey 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before January 1st Ready or not, here comes the New Year. Just 19 days away! If you are like me, you aren’t really sure WHAT happened to 2014, or if you really accomplished a whole lot this year. Okay, so my kids are still…

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Pocket Change – How to Live a Life With No Regret

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A life with no regret? Say What?! Yes, I know, I know. You are probably thinking that a life without regret is impossible. Or maybe possible if you never go ANYWHERE or do ANYTHING or have any kind of relationship with any other human being on this planet. Up until a few weeks ago, I…

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Pocket Change: To Ti-hui, and Why it’s Important

English Class pic

Have you ever had the chance to learn a new language? And I mean really, really learn it? I’m not talking sophomore in high school, hope I get at least a C in my Spanish class, but really trying to get it into your head kind of learning??? In the fall of 2005, I flew…

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Introducing Pocket Change

Coins

So I have this idea. I have been thinking a lot about change lately. My life has changed in many big, huge, to me mind-blowing ways over the past couple years – but I’ll save those stories for future posts. As I have been trying to absorb all these changes and sort things out, I…

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Meet MercoBox

Merco Box

The box trend. Has anyone else noticed it? All of the sudden, all sorts of businesses are popping up that offer a monthly subscription to some sort of product that they will send right to your door, boxed up beautifully. Most of these businesses aim to get you a sampling of a certain type of…

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DIY Designer Easter Dress

Easter Dresses

Three cheers for Spring! And if you feel like I do, your cheers are accompanied by some cartwheels, a fist pump and a toyota jump or two, just for good measure. I am loving soaking up the sunshine and breathing the fresh air. Celebrating all this springy goodness is getting me excited to celebrate the…

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Valentine’s Day Heart String Art

Valentine's Day Heart String Art

So, with Valentine’s day just around the corner, I know there are about twelve-billion DIY craft ideas careening your way, so I won’t try and convince you that this is THE ONE, THE ONLY Valentine craft for you. But if you want to do something fast, frugal, flexible (easy to tailor to any age or…

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