I've decided to do a five part mini-series about how friends can help friends for free. On the surface, it's a common sense series of posts but a concept I think a lot of us need to be reminded of, especially single folks who have families far away like...
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Friends Help Friends Free: Trading Favors
I've decided to do a five part mini-series about how friends can help friends for free. On the surface, it's a common sense series of posts but a concept I think a lot of us need to be reminded of, especially single folks who have families far away like...
CBC Radio 3: Rocking Free Independent Music
During my long drive northward on Christmas, I was listening to the CBC, which is pretty much the only radio station I can pick up for a couple of hours while I'm driving in the woods of Maine. I happened upon a program with a guest from CBC Radio 3. The program was...
Champagne and Corndogs: A Look At 2008
What a lovely year it's been, 2008, but I must say, I'm happy to see a new year come. Here's a look back: In Februrary (on the 17th actually), Breaking Even became a daily blog. A commitment yes but one I've never regretted. In April, I turned 27,...
Too Cute Tuesday: No-Sew Handbags
This may be the best Too Cute Tuesday project ever. It may even surpass the duct tape wallet in awesomeness. I involved my friend Dorrie again, asking her if she had any ideas for this week. She sent me a link to a Martha Stewart craft that involved making hand bags...
Shameless Promotion: Post Wii Christmas Edition
So it's back to the grind today. I had such a nice Christmas and got the super-popular Wii (with Wii Fit) from my family. We had such fun playing it that I went to bed last night with the step aerobics music in my head. You know you have a problem when... This...
Focus On A Small Business: Growing Smart
The following is the last post of a four-part series called "Focus On A Small Business". I'm profiling local small business owners Renee Johnson and Chris Roberts, owners of Barkwheats, an organic dog biscuit company. I took them out to lunch...
Focus On A Small Business: Getting The Word Out
The following is part three of a four-part series on calling "Focus On A Small Business". I'm profiling local small business owners Renee Johnson and Chris Roberts, owners of Barkwheats, an organic dog biscuit company. I took them out to lunch and...
Focus On A Small Business: Learning More
The following is part two of a four-part series on calling "Focus On A Small Business". I'm profiling local small business owners Renee Johnson and Chris Roberts, owners of Barkwheats, an organic dog biscuit company. I took them out to lunch and...