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Tithing – We’re Not Required To Tithe In The Age of Grace

spending money
I've suffered a lot of guilt in my life over tithes until a couple of years when I learned why it's not necessary to feel guilt or fear. I was raised in a religion that demanded 10% of one's gross income, or God's punishment would rain on any who dared disobey. I spent years literally wracked with guilt and fear, because I truly had no extra money to give to any church. Let me tell you of an experience I… Read the rest

I Went Against My Own Rules of Frugality and Got a High Maintenance Haircut

spending money
One of the ways I've saved money over the years is by keeping my hair long.  I've had my hair cut about four times in the last fifteen years. My hair is naturally straight as a board and won't hold a curl so I usually wear it in a ponytail, french braid, or twist it up into a bun on the top of my head. On occasion I'd do something fancy like a french twist.  Even less than that I'd… Read the rest

Blast from the Past – December 2008

Blast From the Past
Welcome to Blast from the Past, a monthly series here at Out of Debt Again. In December 2008, I had been blogging for just over one year. Here are some of the things I blogged about during this month two years ago: On the second, I recommended that you Give Your Company A Good Name. It means a lot and can make a difference in whether your business succeeds or fails.  I shared a little question and answer quiz to… Read the rest
Authentic Handmade Navajo Indian Hummingbird Earrings

I Finally Found a Gift for My Boss that She Likes

Just Stuff, spending money
Every Christmas my boss buys me a gift, gives me a gift card and also gives me a gift and a gift card for my husband and my two sons, AJ and Big A.  Of course I feel obligated to reciprocate, but she's not very easy to buy gifts for. One year I gave her a bath tub pillow along with some homemade bath salts. While Len Penzo says you should never give bath salts as a gift, I say… Read the rest