Monthly Archives: November 2008

A Day in Photographs – Totnes and Exeter plus a TAG!

After a long week of 14 hour days, how wonderful it was to walk through Totnes and Exeter today, meeting an old friend for lunch, browsing and walking through cobble streets. We then went to watch a friend sing at … Continue reading

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Simple Living and Reducing Stress – Part II

So, when I first began I focused on financial stress & getting your financial picture mapped. After I accomplished this, I really wanted to get my house in order – reduce clutter, etc, but I was tired, weary and somewhat … Continue reading

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Simple Living and Reducing Stress – Part I

Today, I am going to start a series on living simply and downshifting by reducing stress. The reality is that we all have stress in our lives, it is a normal, somewhat natural part of living, particularly in a modern … Continue reading

Posted in Budget, Downshifting, Dreams, Emergency Fund, Family Life, Frugal Living, Personal Responsibility, reducing stress, Simplicity | 29 Comments

Two financial steps forward, one step back….!

Well, an almost two week business trip, right after my mother’s hospitalization was tough, oh so tough. She is home now, I am home now and her health improves daily. Well, I’ll share a bit of a secret. I feel … Continue reading

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Away from Home!

Well, I was sent on a very unexpected business trip hence my quietness! I’ll be back the 14th will some lovely pictures from all over the UK p.s. All questions/awards/recipe requests will be replied to then – promise promise promise!

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The weekend in pictures

An evening spent with little people – handing out Halloween treats, reading books and playing games, really does warm the soul! Note the adorable solitaire pieces which are lined up! Each one represented a different character in our story! Early Sunday … Continue reading

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