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Every morning I wake up with a head full of things to do. I scramble around trying to put them in lists of importance all while trying to keep the peace within my little brood (trying to recall everything I've learned and read about parenting at the same time.) I love being a wife and the quirks that come with having my man forever. I love to be creative and thrive on crossing off my to do list. I strive to find balance and put first things first which brings me PEACE & JOY and allows me to sleep so much easier when I do. I think that one of the secrets to being HAPPY in life is to find that balance. I'm learning how to be kinder to myself and learning patience in progress. Everyday, through the thick and thin of life I'm trying to turn my heart towards heaven and remember what's really important.Oh, and I love to eat, so much so that I love to exercise too.

2.27.2009

Less is More



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I've got frugality on my mind. With this move comes a heightened responsibility to make every penny count. Overnight I've become a little more thoughtful about what I'll swipe my card for. We're not paying much more for our new mortgage payment but we are going to pay like we're paying a 15 year loan. Anyway, regardless of that I'd still like to:

::take the family on a big vacation, maybe to Disney Land or whatever we'd like to do
::save for 6 months of living expenses for an emergency
::go on date nights every week
:: and raise 4 happy content kids.

Can it be done? I think so!!! I think it requires more planning, thinking, and creativity on my part. I'm also trying to adopt some minimalistic attitudes. There's plenty people blogging about it, and I'm reading and taking mental notes.

I found this post on a blog I LOVE!

This post was in Zen Habits, GREAT IDEAS on this blog!!
Why a Minimalist Lifestyle Appeals to Me
Less Stuff = more TIME with FAMILY + more MONEY in MY POCKET.
With our house almost all the way packed I've LOVED having less. I don't know if I'm ready to keep my mattress on the floor but I'm definitely making a change in our next home.
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2 comments:

  1. Marilyn2/27/2009 11:05 AM

    the minimalist, clean, stress-free lifestyle really appeals to me as well. Sometimes I think I would just like to start over with a blank slate...but I should be careful what I wish for, huh? :)

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  2. Lisa Christine2/27/2009 10:18 PM

    A minimalist lifestyle is the way to go.

    I don't like 'stuff'. In fact, I have issues about 'stuff'. Clutter makes me uncomforatble....seriously. Great post. I'll have to check out the links.

    Good luck with your move!

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