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Target Freebies and Deals: Insider Tips from The Target Lady
***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – scroll down to see who won!*** Target Gift Card Giveaway (Closed) Today is special for a couple of reasons: it’s…
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How We Decluttered Over 100 Items From Our Home
Nothing motivates you to declutter like publicly announcing a goal to get rid of 100 things. Even though our move isn’t until mid-December, we moved through the house…
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Halfway Through Our Weekly Baby Photo Project
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Back to the Drawing Board: How to Redesign Your Strategy
Here’s a little behind-the-scenes Friday story from our house-hunting adventures. Remember when we discussed how we wanted to share our house hunting experience while still respecting the privacy…
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Garden Ridge Window Shopping: Home Decor Finds
I’d heard endlessly about the wonder that is Garden Ridge, but until yesterday I’d never set foot in one. A new location finally opened near Richmond, and I…
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Declutter 100 Items Before You Move: A Step-by-Step Plan
The 100-Item Pre-Move Declutter Challenge I’m setting a personal goal: before moving day I want to get rid of at least 100 things. I plan to donate, sell,…
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How We Sold Our House Without a Realtor
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