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Friday Fill-In

PUBLISHED: August 22, 2014 | By Hilary Erickson

Yipes, just today I am feelin' the school year kicking in.  Last week I kind of took it "off" since P had such an issue seeing me at school.  That Continue Reading

5 for Fitness

PUBLISHED: August 18, 2014 | By Hilary Erickson

3 Good things: 1.  I wore my BodyBugg all week.  I think it lies.  I'st still sayin I'm burning 2300-2500 calories/day.  It seems like on the days Continue Reading

Doing graduate school debt-free isn't for everyone, but if you think it's CLOSE to possible, I say to give it a try. Maybe my story will inspire you a bit!

Graduate School Debt Free

PUBLISHED: August 16, 2014 | By Hilary Erickson

This isn't a post to say LOOK AT US!!!  And there are absolutely no secret tips -- but hopefully this inspires someone else to give doing graduate Continue Reading

Favorites Friday: 17 Years

PUBLISHED: August 15, 2014 | By Hilary Erickson

I want to bring back Favorites Friday because there are SO many wonderful things that I LOVE using out there. But today, I want to talk about Continue Reading

July Blog income -- the actual nitty gritty of numbers of hits and $ earned. What I'm doing right (and wrong).

Blog Income: July Blog CFO Update

PUBLISHED: August 15, 2014 | By Hilary Erickson

**For your convenience this page contains affiliate links.  Please check my disclosure here. I didn't want to do this entry.  July was a tough month. Continue Reading

Batman and Robin Costumes

PUBLISHED: August 14, 2014 | By Hilary Erickson

Batman and Robin costumes!  What a great pair for a father/son duo!  We have used it a couple of times with great success. Continue Reading

An August Meal Plan for hot summer days when kids are hungry after school.

August Menu Plan

PUBLISHED: August 13, 2014 | By Hilary Erickson

It's back to school, which brings HUNGRY kids!  Time to make some great dinners for your families! Here's what I have on tap: Continue Reading

5 Things I did Good, and 5 things I did not so good on this week, for fitness.

Five for Fitness August 11

PUBLISHED: August 12, 2014 | By Hilary Erickson

I have a serious goal of getting on track with my health this year (meaning this school year).  I let it lapse last year, I think that's easy to do in Continue Reading

Sleep: 5 Tips For A Better Night Sleep

PUBLISHED: August 11, 2014 | By Hilary Erickson

Sleep.  Everyone gets it; it spans cultures, races, socio-economic levels.  We all get sleep.  Problem is, we just don't get enough.  Do we? Studies Continue Reading

What's up in our wacky family THIS week.

Fill-in Friday: 8/8/14

PUBLISHED: August 8, 2014 | By Hilary Erickson

Life is moving SO fast. My baby is in Kindergarten, and my bigger baby is in high school. I think the world turning way too fast is setting in hard Continue Reading

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