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The camera of my dreams
Canon Rebel T4i Here it is, folks. The Canon EOS Rebel T4i 18.0 MP CMOS Digital SLR with 18-55mm EF-S IS II Lens. My carrot, if you will. My motivation for getting closer and closer to my freedom day:...
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The real cost of keeping chickens
keep portland weird, plus chickens I live in Portland, Oregon, where everyone in this town plays the “I’m more sustainable than you” game. Let me set the scene: Person A: I brought my own reusable...
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In February of this year, I moved out of the apartment I’d rented 18 months earlier with my sister. And, as part of the usual moving out procedures, I received a security deposit back (because I’m a...
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Heading to #fincon12!
I’m headed to the 2012 Financial Bloggers Conference this weekend. I’m so excited that I have a buddy — you might know Michelle from seedebtrun.com — if you don’t, you absolutely should! She’s awesome,...
View ArticleFrugal and Generous?
The day before I left for #FinCon12 (which, believe it or not, I’m still processing!) I had lunch with a very good friend. She’s one of my favorite people in the world. She heard earlier in the day...
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Recap of the Financial Bloggers Conference
Or, how some of the people who live inside my computer are real people Last weekend, I attended #FinCon12. I hemmed and hawed beforehand — was I serious? Is this something I want to put my whole self...
View ArticleI took pictures at FinCon12!
There are no captions because I could not remember which people prefer to remain anonymous (well, I do know two people who would like to stay mysterious, but I honestly can’t recall who else is a...
View ArticleShould I think about buying a house?
My dad forwarded me an email that said he could get a home loan for 2.75%. He said, “for what it’s worth, your mom and I could help you and you could maybe qualify for a 5% down FHA loan.” My first...
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A quick note: I call you guys my friends from the internet, and I give your advice and opinions as much weight as my friends who I know in real life. So, thank you very much for your comments when I...
View ArticleAwesome Portland thing: Willamette Week’s Give Guide!
Part of the Frugal Portland philosophy is to always give to those in need. It’s important to me, and I don’t judge others who don’t share my philosophy. It helps me remember why money is important, and...
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The Frugal Portland Philosophy
The Frugal Portland Philosophy As I continue writing in this space, some of you continue reading. And for that, I am shocked, amazed, and most of all, grateful. Now that I’ve been writing week after...
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Conscious Spend: Visiting Nana in Tennessee
Thanks for the feedback on last week’s post — it was much appreciated! If you want a peek at my finances, I’m getting naked with them over at Consumerism Commentary. Check it out, and give feedback,...
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Conscious Spend + Frugal Living: A New Bicycle!
my new bicycle, locked up for the first time! Last weekend, I did something on impulse that I’d been considering for ages. I bought a bicycle. I grew up in a suburban neighborhood, so my childhood was...
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Frugal Shopping: Joining a CSA
Jeff mentioned the other day about preserving food without canning. Something about how they liked to make jam, but not eat it. It reminded me: I need to join a CSA this year! So, thanks, Jeff, for...
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Where do you buy your domain name?
Registering my domain name with Domain.com When I first started blogging, I was using the free WordPress. But when I decided I wanted something new, I came up with my url, and to my surprise, it wasn’t...
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Six ways to save on groceries
I spend about $60 a week on groceries for myself and any family dinners I host. I’m not breaking any records, I know, but I eat in a very particular, quite fussy way, and that ends up being a great...
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My Sky Mall Wish List
I was recently on an airplane, and it was time to put away my Kindle so that the plane could get to 10,000 feet without someone reading something or killing an angry bird, and it was my return trip, so...
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The best time of our lives
My sister and I were talking about having the cousins over, and she mentioned that they are so happy and cheerful. “They just finished their first year of college,” I replied. “They are currently...
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The camera of my dreams
Canon Rebel T4i Here it is, folks. The Canon EOS Rebel T4i 18.0 MP CMOS Digital SLR with 18-55mm EF-S IS II Lens. My carrot, if you will. My motivation for getting closer and closer to my freedom day:...
View ArticleHow Sometimes Being Irresponsible Pays Off
In February of this year, I moved out of the apartment I’d rented 18 months earlier with my sister. And, as part of the usual moving out procedures, I received a security deposit back (because I’m a...
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