April 2009

inspiration

An Announcement!

by Tsh

Photo by Demi-Brooke If I post on a Tuesday, it’s usually to pose a question for you all to answer in the comments. Today, however, I wanted to share a brief bit of news. I have recently begun writing a book, due in bookstores fall 2010! I’ve had the privilege of working with an editor [...]

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relationships

One Way To Increase Passion In Marriage – Live Simply

by Corey

Photo by Dar’ya Sipyeyekina The following post is written by relationships columnist Corey Allan. This time last year, my wife and I were making preparations to place our house on the market. We weren’t looking to move to an enormous house, but since we now had two kids, we were looking to gain another bedroom [...]

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links

Weekend Links

by Tsh

Photo by Abby Lanes I Have Had Enough :: Frugal Dad The Turning Point :: Get Rich Slowly Great Gifts for Kids That Don’t Involve “Stuff” :: Small Notebook Daddy, I’m Bored :: The Wisdom Journal Use What We Have – Ugly Craigslist Canvas :: Like Merchant Ships Project Procrastinators – Unite! :: The Inspired [...]

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money management

The Emotional Benefits to Becoming Debt-Free

by Tsh

Photo by Jon Rawlinson Awhile back, we became debt-free.  It was amazing to realize we weren’t indebted to anyone, that after we paid our living expenses, we could decide what to do with our money. But the benefits to becoming debt-free extend beyond the financial.  There was an internal refining process to our family that [...]

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food & drink

Celebrate Spring with Two Seasonal Tarts

by Aimee

All photos are by Aimee. The following post is written by food columnist Aimée Wimbush-Bourque. Ah, spring… After a long winter of eating potatoes, squash and carrots, she welcomes us with a tantalizing array of fresh new produce: bright green asparagus, cheery red radishes and seductive, oh-so-sweet strawberries. Why does this bounty taste so good [...]

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giveaways

Spring Cleaning E-book Winners

by Tsh

Photo courtesy of Real Simple I’m glad so many of you are joining in the Spring Cleaning Party from May 4-15!  It should be encouraging to spruce up our home as a community, where we can keep each other accountable and take each area a bit at a time. Here are the ten winners who [...]

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organizing

Spring is Here – Let’s Party!

by Tsh

Photo by Stefano Mortellaro Spring is in the air. I know some of you still have snow in the backyard, but that doesn’t mean it’s not right around the corner for you. It’s already mid-April, and it’s only getting warmer until the summer heat squelches the spring breeze. We’ve had our windows open for most [...]

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