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Posted: 27 Jul 2012 04:06 PM PDT

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It’s been almost a month since I last posted my Seven Snippets.  I sure have missed it! Seven Snippets is a weekly wrap up post where I share bits and pieces of the week that didn’t quite make their own post and wrap up some of things I have posted.  Posts typically go up on Fridays if you’d like to join! Seven Snippets is hosted by Bringing the Sunshine!

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It’s been a tumultuous month where finances are concerned.  I’ve been playing hot potato with the bills, but I’ve finally rebounded…just in time for back to school shopping and automobile tags.  With that, I’ll be shaving off some unnecessary services and tomorrow I’m racking up on the coupons.  .

I will not pay full price for groceries! Even after shopping at Aldi, I found myself cringing at the amount I paid for shredded cheese, knowing that I can get it for 50% less if I use a coupon when it’s on sale.  I will be sharing my coupon successes.  A good trip to the grocery store for extras looks a little bit like this:  I got most of it for free.

In addition, I will be posting some frugal tips & tricks on a regular basis.

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Work has been EXTREMELY stressful as we are growing by leaps and bounds.  Fortunately, I have a great group of colleagues locally and across the country that help the day go by.  I truly LOVE working in the industry I am in, but it has it’s days of madness.  I don’t know if I could live without the madness!

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Dare I even mention the “floor closet”…I hung up a bunch of clothes and then I ran out of hangers.

This weekend, I will be weeding out those garments that Jessica Simpson wouldn’t be caught dead in!

I also moved my belongings out of storage (finally).  I was basically paying to be lazy.  Well, now it’s all in my garage.  You don’t even want to know what that looks like.  I decided, I will begin preparing to have a garage sale within the next few weeks.

I’m thinking I’m in need of FlyLady and a review of the Garage Sale Rover app for iPhone might be in order!

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My blog has been “cleaned” up thanks to feedback from one lovely lady, Robin! I’m still working on improvements and would love to hear your feedback!

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Back to school is coming soon! My son will be in 7th grade.  My how time flies! He scored quite well on the end of the year test! I’m so proud.

He’s been wearing uniforms since the beginning of Middle School.  That definitely eases some of the school shopping pain!

A few years ago, I volunteered for a field trip and loved it! I got a day off of work to go to the zoo and spend time with my son and his classmates.  I hope to involve myself again this year!

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Another kudos to the newly turned teenager.  He’s turning over a new leaf, it seems!  He’s taking charge and reminding me to step away from the blog and stop procrastinating, especially as it relates to everyone’s favorite, household chores!

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