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When I was young I thought that money was the most important thing in life; now that I am old I know that it is. -Oscar Wilde

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Link Love/Week in Review 5/17/13

Posted on May 17, 2013 by budgetandthebeach

Happy Friday everyone! What is everyone up to this weekend? I have a couple parties I’m invited to on the beach. I also might be going to a Stinky Cheese and Wine party on Saturday, where everyone brings a cheese … Continue reading →

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How I ended up back in LA

Posted on May 15, 2013 by budgetandthebeach

When I posted this article about my worst job experience (living in LA the first time), a lot of people asked in the comments section just how the hell I ended up back here again, when my first experience was … Continue reading →

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Do I buy a new car?

Posted on May 13, 2013 by budgetandthebeach

Last Friday I met my friend Candice from All that Glitters in Santa Monica for her birthday lunch. On the way over there my air conditioning started blowing hot air…the same thing it did when my car broke down on … Continue reading →

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Link Love/Week in Review 5/10/13

Posted on May 10, 2013 by budgetandthebeach

Happy Friday everyone! If you haven’t already, please check out my giveaway celebrating my one year of blogging with Budget & the Beach! This is actually turning out to be a very expensive month! I’m still continuing my shoulder rehab … Continue reading →

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Confessions

Posted on May 8, 2013 by budgetandthebeach

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I’ve been wanting to do a post like this for quite some time, but held back in fear of possibly looking negative…but I kind of think that’s ridiculous, since I’m human and all…and there might be some of you out … Continue reading →

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Ever been bullied into buying something?

Posted on May 6, 2013 by budgetandthebeach

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Have you ever found yourself in a similar situation… One of the things on my to-do list recently was to get my carpet and couch professionally cleaned. I usually have the carpet done 1-2 time per year, and it runs … Continue reading →

Posted in Life Tagged pressure to buy, sales people

Mother’s Day Savings & Other Tips w/ ShoptAtHome.com

Posted on May 2, 2013 by budgetandthebeach

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 The following is an interview with Melissa Hathaway, Senior Marketing Analyst at ShopAtHome.com. What are your favorite ways to save money? Coupons, coupons, coupons!  Before I started shopping online, I was addicted to the thrill of the hunt on the clearance racks.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Life Tagged coupons, mother's day, online shopping, shopeathome.com

One Year Blogiversary, Giveaway & May Goals!

Posted on May 1, 2013 by budgetandthebeach

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I’m so excited because today is my one year blogiversary for Budget and the Beach!! Budget & the Beach got started because I needed an outlet to openly discuss my spending and saving habits, my journey on the rocky road … Continue reading →

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The Worst Job I Ever Had

Posted on April 29, 2013 by budgetandthebeach

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This story was inspired by John at Frugal Rules’s post today. In 1996 (when most of you were just infants), I worked at a regional cable news station as an editor in Seattle. I was part of the original start … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Work Tagged jobs, worst job

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