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  1. How to Deal When You Have More Month Than Money

    5/10/10 9:42am by sandhillsis
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    I look around and see a lot of people hurting financially. I hate that. Some have lost their jobs, others have made a financial mess for themselves, and both are in fear of what the future holds. At any rate, here we are. We need to skinny-up and get our own house in order before sending money to another person’s house.  Read more >

  2. Simple Budget Friendly Vacation Tips

    6/10/09 8:08am by sandhillsis in Simple Living Comments (2)
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    Are you planning a vacation this year? Where are you going? What are you doing? Do you have any simple tips to share? We just got back from vacating in the Black Hills of South Dakota. BEAUTIFUL. Here's a few of my tips: 1. Pick a family friendly destination. 2. Drive instead of fly. 3. Do some history recon of the area. 4. Choose housing that fits your needs and budget. 5. Eat in one meal a day. 6. Find coupons or ask or discounts. 7. Check out special events for the area. 8. Don't forget the camera. 9. Journal your days.  Read more >

  3. Boundaries. Do you have them?

    4/17/09 3:31pm by sandhillsis in Simple Living Comments (3)
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    I've thought about this simplify thing all day... I really think it all boils down to boundaries. If you have boundaries, you have already thought out what you'll do in most situations. At least it's true in my life. When my life gets too busy and complicated, it's because I've ignored my boundaries. What do you think? Sandhill Sis  Read more >

  4. What would you simplify first?

    4/16/09 11:50am by sandhillsis in Simple Living Comments (5)
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    Given these three areas in life: relationships, schedule, and money. What would you simplify first? What other areas would you visit? I would schedule, money, then relationships. Say nothing of my cabinets, closets...etc... Sandhill Sis www.reclaimsimplicity.com    Read more >

  5. How Kids and Money Can Mix

    3/10/09 8:55am by sandhillsis
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    Kids and Money  Read more >

  6. Too Much Month Left At The End Of The Money~Case Study II

    3/4/09 1:48pm by sandhillsis
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    ...it's a week until payday and I'm overdrawn. I can't believe it happened again! I don't know where all my money went. Can you help me?  Read more >

  7. Becoming Debt Free Q and A

    2/23/09 10:52am by sandhillsis
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    Thanks for your questions and comments on personal finance. Keep 'em coming, I LOVE reading them. The following email, struck me as universal and probably the most common question I get asked... I have to ask how were you able to live on the budget.  I try to stick to a budget, but stuff always gets in the way.  I'd love to know how you were so disciplined.  Read more >

  8. Debt Free Living~Key To A Simple Life (The Series)

    2/19/09 11:50am by sandhillsis
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    It was bound to happen. If I read enough books on money management, we would some day end up, debt free.  Finally we did.  Read more >

  9. A Post Valentines Day and Stimulus Bill Hangover

    2/15/09 9:54am by sandhillsis
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    I used to have a general rule about candy intake: pace yourself. I have abandon this theory, and have adopted the: eat it all and barely survive the natural consequences that comes with 24 hours of constant sugar intake theory. It happened last night. Ben woke me up from a great dream to say we had a puker. He is a sympathetic puker, so I made my way to the bathroom, where our oldest was heaving. Do you suppose it’s from all the sugar? “Yes! (heave) I’ll never eat candy again! (heave) It was stupid! (heave)” Poor guy, I hate it when the kids are sick.  Read more >

  10. The Felon That Didn't Go To Jail

    2/13/09 8:21am by sandhillsis
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    It seems no matter where I have lived in the country, strange things happen around me. A few days ago,  there was a traffic stop right here close to our wheat field. The suspect was cuffed but not stuffed. It was so strange. What was even crazier, the deputy that was on duty that night, left his car, the contraband, AND the felon lying in plain view of this Jane Doe Public. Needless to say, I was freaked out. I wanted to call the law, but the law was already here. What do you do? I did what I always do… and asked Ben what he thought was going on.  Read more >

sandhillsis

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sandhillsis
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About Me: 

 I am a lady of luxury who, most of the time, masquerades simply as a stay at home mom. I’ve been married to my banjo playing, soul mate, Ben, since 1995. We bypassed living in town for a simple life in an old farm house, that smells of two boys, and sits in the middle of a wheat field in Kansas.

Ben and I decided early on, one paycheck (whatever the size) is simply ENOUGH. (more...)

Come and visit me at http://reclaimsimpilcity.com  

Discover how rich and hilarious life can be when it's simple. Tales and tips on making money mind, riding the recycle, simple food, homegrown music, book reviews, gettin' organized and more. It's your life...simply reclaim it!

You'll probably need counseling when you leave, but it will be fun!

Sit Deep and Come Often!

Sandhill Sis

 

An interesting fact about me: I once tried to teach my billy goats Corky and Fred to ice skate. (We were going to be the 'Two goats and a gal' superstars.) They made it as far as the edge of the pond. Then their toes spread far apart and I had to roll them off the pond. By then my perfect hair and make-up was ruined and my dreams of being famous dashed.

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