Monthly Archives: August 2010

jody & jodie [day 86]

On our way to the campsite in Oklahoma, we passed this little store… I had to stop.  Her name is Jodie?  I have the boy spelling of the name, so I figured this had to be a woman.  Uncommon shoppe? … Continue reading

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paper vs. plastic paper [day 85]

Paper plates.  Can you call them that anymore?  Most of them are made from paper with plastic coatings, foam or plastic.  I choose not to use them most of the time, but going camping, I figured that’s not a bad … Continue reading

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speak your mind [day 84]

Just say it!!!!!! Okay, I probably speak my mind more than the average Joe(D), but that seems to work a whole lot better in keeping harmony at work and at home.  I used to feel like I had a piece … Continue reading

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school supply update [day 83]

I was able to find a lot of supplies at thrift stores and I also pulled from the stuff we still have from last year.  Again, this was a lot of work.  I see why people just buy new stuff … Continue reading

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just curious, because I don’t get it [day 82]

Glance at the photo.  What is the first thing you saw?  I saw Gucci underwear. I found this on a Facebook ad a few weeks ago.  Do they know that this handbag looks like underwear?  Was that intentional?  Is it … Continue reading

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I’m back… with another green bag [day 81]

So I’ve been trying to decide if I should do blog posts for all the days I was gone or do them all together.  I’m actually on day 85 now.  I think I will do the individual days, as I’ve … Continue reading

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no electronics [day 80]

I’m doing no electronics for 3 days.  No computer, no phone, no camera (that’s the hardest) and no plug in stuff. 3 days of books and art supplies.  🙂  See you in three days!

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superstores… superhoards [day 79]

It pained me greatly, but I had to go to WalMart today.  Not for me, but for work.  There was no part of my being that wanted to go in there, but I had to get bringer cards printed, and … Continue reading

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what is it? [day 78]

You know, there’s just not a lot to blog on with the no shopping challenge.  So how is it going?  Really well.  I guess I don’t like to shop too much.  Don’t get me wrong, I’ve had my days of … Continue reading

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green & clean plan [day 77]

I guess you could call it shopping.  I shopped around for renewable energy plans and solar energy systems over the past two weeks.  Here’s what I found. My utility provider is Stream Energy.  My one year contract was up last … Continue reading

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