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Small Changes Do Add Up

7/18/2010

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You've probably heard the saying, "Eavesdroppers never hear anything good about themselves." Well, the same might be applied to Internet eavesdroppers who go poking around to see what people are saying about their book. Yes, I'll confess, I've been poking. And that's what prompted this blog. First of all, thanks to all of you out there in blogger land who get what I was trying to accomplish with my latest novel "Small Change". I wanted a fun read that would encourage women to think about their lifestyles, where they're spending their money, and then make improvements one small change at a time. I understand that a girl can't please everyone. But to doubt my financial wisdom. Aw, that hurts. Okay, I'll admit that simply planting rhubarb in our flowerbeds won't save us if our economy is sliding south. That alone won't keep the wolf from the door. But it won't hurt, either. I'm convinced that incorporating edibles into your landscaping is a financially wise thing to do. So is having a small veggie garden in the back yard. I mean, why not? If you have a house with a patch of land, why not make that land work for you? You're going to be watering something. Make it something edible.  And why not find bargains at garage sales, clip coupons, and cut back on your spending? It does all add up. Really. I know this from personal experience. Over the years we have driven used cars no teenager would take as a gift, we've passed on expensive dinners out and found creative, inexpensive ways to have fun with friends. We've scrimped and saved on everyday expenses, pinching our pennies into submission.  And the money we saved kept us out of debt and helped us build for a financially secure future. I even sold treasures on eBay to help put our son through college. Yes, I am growing rhubarb and am proud of it. I also have a couple of fruit trees, a veggie garden, blueberry bushes, and strawberry plants, which make great ground cover. Oh, and I'm growing raspberries, too. (No, I don't have a huge chunk of land, but what I have I'm using to the max.) I have also just scrounged a new "back-up" espresso maker for when my current one goes belly up so that I can continue to make my own lattes when the girls come over for coffee. So go ahead, you doubters. Think I'm crazy. But I'm still gonna grow my rhubarb, find treasure at garage sales, and generally save money. And if you're in the neighborhood I'll feed you rhubarb muffins and give you chocolate mint tea made with my own mint. And maybe, if you see the light, I'll even give you a rhubarb start.
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5 Comments
Mary link
7/18/2010 05:53:21 am

I'm in your corner, Sheila. I picked up a few good ideas from Small Change and passed them on to my kids. Please keep doing what you're doing!

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Cindy
7/25/2010 06:03:49 am

I agree wholeheartedly with you about using our resources to the fullest and I love rhubarb!

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Michelle Marshall
8/19/2010 02:10:43 am

I read this book and loved it so much I have passed it around to my friends. I thought it was cute and thought provoking. I'm glad it didn't read like some investment manual or guide on how to save money. How boring!! However, it did provide some thoughtful ideas on how to save some money and have fun doing it. This librarian will be recommending it to patrons as much as I can!

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Nancy Schadd
9/4/2010 09:43:30 am

I love your books and haven't read Small Change yet but looking forward to it. Yes, keep doing what you're doing - - I love the ideas you have! We all can use some extra help to save some small change now.

Keep up the great work!

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— Debbie Macomber, New York Times Best Selling Author

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