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Archives for 2013

San Francisco Bay Area

Hiking the Sequoia Audubon Trail in Pescadero

I’m baaack! After working 12 days straight with the exception of the 4th of July, I had to step away from the blog and social media for a while. I was also pretty exhausted and cranky. But now I’m ready…

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Is Emotional Cheating Worse Than Physical Cheating?

I am so excited to introduce you to Yvonne Chase, a fellow blogger from the SITS Girls network. The first time I happened upon her blog, I immediately emailed and asked if she would consider guest posting. Yvonne is a…

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Amy at The Bloom-Print Project

Thanks for bearing with me as I wind down an intense period at work. I am counting down the hours until 5pm Friday! I am exhausted, sleep-deprived and desperately in need of a vacation. I want to introduce you to…

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Make New Bloggy Friends

It’s time to find new blogs and make friends. I love connecting with more people in the blogosphere! You can choose to follow the cohosts in whatever way is best for you! Bloglovin happens to be my favorite follow method,…

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Money Monday: The Rigors of Getting a Mortgage in this Economy

My friend Affinity who wrote this fantastic post on retiring early, agreed to write another post on getting a mortgage in this challenging environment. She made the move from San Francisco to Oakland and had this important advice to share….

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Blurbs for the Brain: Mommy, Are We Rich?

A round-up of thought-provoking ideas or research I’ve come across while reading newspapers and magazines. Wall Street Journal – the Journal Report – Wealth Management How do you keep heirs from losing their work ethic? Eleanor Blayney, consumer advocate of…

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Status Update: How Many Hours Until Happy Hour

Life’s been unbelievably crazy, as always. I’ve been going to sleep late and waking up early, I’ve got so much to do. This is my busiest time at work. Even though tomorrow is a holiday, I’ll be back in on…

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Money Monday: Missed Housing Opportunity

I have a set of housing criteria which filter out some real housing gems. One of these criteria is a parking spot which this condo in the Inner Richmond does not have. It’s already in contract and I swear if…

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I’m Getting an iPhone!

I’m finally taking the plunge and buying an iPhone! You are probably asking why it has taken me this long. I have a Blackberry. Not only do I have a Blackberry, but my company pays for the device and my…

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The Road to Mediocrity

Dean and I hopped into a taxi last weekend and asked the cab driver to take us to an address he clearly did not know. In fact, we did not know the location either, only the address. The cab driver…

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