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Shopping Embargo of 2011

Happy New Year! Our 25 Days of Christmas is over and done. No time for a wrap-up post about it, but I will say that although it was successful I can see how it gets challenging as the kids get older! Perhaps next year I'll make it 12 Days of Christmas. :) Regardless, I think it showed us that … Continue reading →

Shopping Embargo 2009-2010

Christmas is over and we're in the throes of Boxing Week. The media has been full of images of people falling over themselves to snag some deals. I certainly understand why this happens. If you want to buy something (computer, Xbox, camera, wrapping paper for next Christmas etc) and have … Continue reading →

Shopping Embargo of 2009

This is the third year of the Fishbowl Shopping Embargo and I am keen to get it going again. If you've been around for awhile you're probably familiar with this already. My guidelines are still the same: Between January 1 and Feb 28, I will only purchase essential items for myself and for … Continue reading →