Monthly Archives: September 2007

Thoughtful Gift Giving this Holiday Season

My first holiday catalog arrived yesterday. I’m sure I would have received loads more if I hadn’t significantly reduced my catalog haul through Greendimes. I’ve already started a little shopping list for gifts and my kids have both started mentioning … Continue reading

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Living with Less

Dick Gordon interviews Chris McNaught on The Story today. Chris made the decision to rid himself of unnecessary items in his home and live with just 500 things. We’ve definitely simplified, and I continue to get rid of all that … Continue reading

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A Giving Party…in the works

Did anyone catch Oprah yesterday? Her guest was Bill Clinton, promoting his new book, “Giving.” The show also featured the founders of Kiva.org, and I just recently heard a story on NPR about this organization that allows everyday people to … Continue reading

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Happy Labor Day!

It’s Labor Day weekend–school is back, it’s finally not 1000 degrees in North Carolina, and I’m starting to get that feeling that fall is just around the corner. If you have plans to tackle a home project this long weekend, … Continue reading

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