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Free Weather Activity Pack: Crafts and Skill-Building
***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – scroll down to see who won!*** We had a tough time choosing a single prize to offer readers for the…
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Holiday Decorating for Our First Christmas in the New House We put our Christmas tree back up a few days ago, despite the boxes and general unpacking chaos.…
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Discover Virtual Gifts: Digital Presents for Every Occasion
Pottery Barn Gift Picks: Thoughtful Finds for Every Budget We’re continuing our virtual gift-shopping series with part two, this time exploring a selection of stylish and affordable finds…
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Christmas Gifts for Everyone on Your List
We’re still in unpacking mode, but wanted to share this year’s virtual gift roundup featuring budget-friendly picks from Crate & Barrel. This is the first of three posts…
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Moving Into Our Second Home: First Day Highlights
We’re about a day behind schedule because our home internet didn’t get set up until late yesterday. Tuesday was our first full day in the new house, and…
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Monday the 13th Superstition: Is It Really Unlucky?
Our Moving Day Snowstorm and the U-Haul in the Ditch You don’t know the half of our moving-day adventure. We briefly shared empty shots of our old place…
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How Much Profit Did We Make Selling Our First House?
Are we kidding? Not at all. We sold our house for roughly $5,000 more than we paid back in 2006 during the housing bubble, even though we invested…
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Inside Our New Home: Tour and Renovation Reveal
Hello from Panera—our temporary office until home internet is connected. We stop in for hot chocolate, use the free WiFi, and put together updates when we can. We…
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Saying Goodbye to Our First Home: Last Day Tour
Old House Vacant and Ready: Before-and-After Photos and Moving Day Notes We promised photos of our old house emptied and ready for its new owners, so here they…
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