I'm doing 29 things
Freezer is gone!
10 months ago
And the “new tires” fund is $100 richer. Now on to the stove.
lilyapplecheeks's Life List
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1. Finish 5 quilt projects in 2009
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2. Stick to WW for one year
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3. Save $5 for every pound I lose
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4. Learn to discipline my kids with less yelling
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5. Walk 3 times a week
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6. Plan weekly goals
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7. Take the kids to Disneyland
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8. go to church every week for a year
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9. Explore nearby attractions in my state
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10. Make at least 2 new friends
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11. Demostrate a grateful attitude
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12. Plan weekly meals
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13. Practice better focus at work
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14. Call my far-away friends once a month
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15. Teach my kids how to swim
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16. Release 366 books
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17. read 50 books in 2008
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18. capture a wild bookcrossing book
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19. Clip and catalog my coupons weekly
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20. Create a Family Recipe Book
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21. Create baby books for my twins
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22. DP 1000 Pages in 2008
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23. List the stove and freezer on craigslist!
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24. Do a 27 Thing Fling weekly
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25. Unclutter my kitchen island and keep it that way for a week
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26. Start a rolling inventory of things we buy frequently
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27. Spend 15 minutes a day for one month scrubbing email
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28. identify 100 things that make me happy (besides money)
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29. Achieve at least 50% savings on my grocery shopping
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How I did it
It made me
Panic 
How I did it: We were not having a lot of success with one of the twins. I talked to the boy's pediatrician about it, even though I'd read a lot on the internet and in books. Talking to him really helped me calm down a little. He gave me practical advice that really worked, as well as identifying a medical reason why he was struggling. I appreciated that he did not act judgemental with me. Read how I did it…
It made me
Enriched 
How I did it: Traded for books on swaptree.com. Went to thrift stores to get good deals on books I'd been interested in reading. Got a library card and used it. If I read something I loved but didn't own, I'd add it to my swaptree.com list and eventually trade for it so I could own it. Read how I did it…
It made me
happy
How I did it: Bought apples, ate apples. Tried some different varieties. Found some apples that I really love. Mostly ate those. Bought a big bag. My parents brought us a box of apples. Read how I did it…
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I love my IT guy!
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The IT guy at work made this so easy it was almost painless. Getting used to the the new operating system and the changed locations for my links, etc, was a hassle but we did not lose a single document or email in this transition. I’m glad it’s done!
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I’m happy using just about any shampoo but I have this fabulous-smelling conditioner that I adore. Makes my hair smell so good. It makes me feel good when I am busy and turn my head and just catch a small whiff of my hair.
