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May 19, 2009

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May 19, 2009

I Am the Anti-Bridezilla

Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve had the following ingrained in my head: Save Money! My mom only bought things on sale. I watched my parents pack their lunches as well as ours every single day. Sometimes I…

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May 19, 2009

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May 18, 2009

Now on to the Engagement

Dean and I are engaged! He had asked friends about diamond rings, but hadn’t gotten a very receptive response when he requested help. Poor baby! So he decided to take it directly to the source. “Look, I’ve asked some of…

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May 13, 2009

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May 13, 2009

Break-Up Vows

I had lunch today with a very sad friend who just broke up with her boyfriend. Here is a pact that her friend sent her. This is a must-read for anyone going through a raw break-up. I’m so sorry you’re…

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May 13, 2009

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May 12, 2009

Money, Money, Money

At first, I didn’t think I was going to find anyone. I started to worry. Then I thought, oh well, I don’t really need to sublet my place anyway. It’s not a big deal. It’s not a big deal if…

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May 12, 2009

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May 11, 2009

Dominic on Mother’s Day

This email is from my sister. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mommies! I received a wonderful Mother’s Day packet of cards and artwork that Dominic made for me at preschool. I most enjoyed his “interview” about his Mommy. I…

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