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New Granddaughter Roundup

by joeplemon on August 28, 2010

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Yes, the title is correct.  Baby Eliza Nadine Plemon has been born since I wrote my last roundup – Sunday, August 22 to

Proud parents with Eliza

be precise.  You may already know the proud parents if you happen to remember my post “Debt Free  in One Year: a True Story” …  the one which won runner up in the FMF March Money Madness 2010.  Remember now?  Of course you do!  This is the same Jeremy and Erin from that post.  Jeremy was fortunate enough to be able to take a week off work, allowing him and Erin and Eliza to hibernate and bond this week.

You absolutely must click this link to watch the movie Jeremy put together documenting Eliza’s nine month journey.   It is slightly under four minutes and you need to be prepared: he is an artist and I promise it will blow you away.  It is made  entirely from still photos, 1,280 of them to be exact.  In his words, “9 months + 1,280 still photos + chalk + patience = a mini documentary of Erin and I having a baby. Shot with a Canon 30D and Canon 40D from January to August 2010“. [click to continue…]

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Thoughts About Marriage Roundup

by joeplemon on August 21, 2010

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If you haven’t read Khaleem Crumbley’s post Thoughts About Marriage on our Anniversary, then you need to stop reading this roundup this very moment and take time to read it.  While you are there, make sure you read the comments, especially his wife’s.  If you are already married, you will be motivated to fall in love all over again.  If you aren’t married, you will have a lofty goal to try for.  Now…go read it. [click to continue…]

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House Flip Update 3 Roundup

August 14, 2010

For you who aren’t aware of my ongoing house flip adventure, my wife and I are partnering with our youngest son to purchase a house at an estate sale, fix it up and resell it (hopefully at a nice profit).  Previous posts in this series, in chronological order are My House Flipping Experience: The Bid,  [...]

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Back to School Roundup

August 7, 2010

Yes, it is back to school time.  Have you purchased all of your back to school supplies?  If you haven’t already discovered all of the great back to school bargains, check out my first recommended post.  After reading Back to School Sales Aren’t Just For Kids I was able to secure a composition notebook and [...]

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Dream Home Roundup

July 30, 2010

Taking a cue from Joe Taxpayer, I am simply naming my roundup after my favorite post of the week.  In this case, Jeff Rose from Good Financial Cents wins the prize as he shares 23 amazing tips on how to save money building your dream home.  Even if building a dream home is not on [...]

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“What Are You Reading” Roundup

July 24, 2010

I am assuming that since you are reading this blog, you love to read.   So, out of curiosity, my question for you is this, “What are you reading?”  Don’t get cute…I don’t mean this very second…but what books are you currently enjoying?  Or maybe you just read blogs.  If so, what are your favorite reads?  [...]

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House Flip Update 2 / Roundup

July 17, 2010

Work has been progressing on our flip house, albeit a bit slowly.   We removed all kitchen cabinets and bathroom fixtures, along with all of the old paneling and ceiling tile, leaving exposed studs and rafters throughout.  The “gutting” process was pretty easy; the building back a bit more of a challenge.   Of course (in case [...]

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GRABBBR Giveaway Deadline is This Week! / Weekly roundup

July 10, 2010

Only three more days to enter GRABBBR Giveaway! Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my GRABBBR Giveaway host post: Belated Birthday Giveaway . The deadline for entering this  multi-host giveaway is 11:59 PM, July 13,  so you still have time to enter and win some great prizes.   Check the official GRABBBR page for more [...]

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Declaration of Independence / Weekly Round Up

July 3, 2010

With Independence Day upon us, I am printing the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence.   This elegant yet tense document was signed by men who were ready to lay their fortunes and their lives on the line for the cause of freedom.  I wonder if I would be so courageous. “We hold these truths to [...]

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GRABBBR Giveaway / Weekly Roundup

June 26, 2010

Personal Finance by the Book, along with five other Bible based Personal Finance Sites, have teamed up to offer a Mega-Giveaway.   This event is named GRABBBR (Giveaway Reaching All Bible Based Blog Readers) and includes Personal Finance Journey, Debt Free Adventure , Gather Little by Little, Provident Planning, One Money Design and, of course, [...]

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Father’s Day Bragging / Weekly Roundup

June 19, 2010

OK Call me nostalgic or sappy or both, but I just can’t bring myself to throw my special Father’s Day cards away.  At the risk of sounding like a braggart, allow me to share to of the things my kids have written in these cards from Father’s Days past.

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An Autumn Love Affair / Weekly Roundup

June 12, 2010

Today I am spending time with Mom and Step-father Bob as family throughout the nation gathers to celebrate the fact that each of them turned 90 earlier this year.  In honor of this celebration, I am sharing a story I wrote after their marriage 12 years ago.  I hope you enjoy it.

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