Rachel Campbell posted an article on Life in #3 - Nov 19, 2009, 8:40 pm
If you've noticed a huge absence of posts lately, it's because I've been blessed with a bout of morning sickness. For those who have not experienced it, there is no way to really describe ...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Wallet Wise - Nov 3, 2009, 11:35 am
If you've shopped at all lately- be it a grocery store, the mall or a discount retailer- chances are the Christmas decorations are up and staring you in the face. Although you might be thinking th...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Life in #3 - Nov 3, 2009, 11:13 am
Can you believe it's already week 2 of our Christmas countdown?! I hope you were able to accomplish the goals from last week, as there is much to think about this week. Here is the list: Divide Ch...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Pen Meets Wallet - Nov 2, 2009, 9:27 pm
Life never seems to stop throwing me curve balls, and this month a major event happened that prevented me from accomplishing my writing goals. On October 16th, I found out I'm pregnant! Joyous tho...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Life in #3 - Oct 28, 2009, 10:29 am
For those who regularly follow my blog, you may notice some sporadic posting in the coming weeks. Why? Because I'm pregnant! Yes! My husband and I are expecting our first child in June of 2010. S...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Life in #3 - Oct 26, 2009, 10:40 am
November will be here next week, so now is the time to get organized for the holidays. This year, I am preparing for Christmas by following the Christmas Countdown. It's a six week journey to have...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Life in #3 - Oct 19, 2009, 9:12 pm
For an easy, frugal and healthy meal, try Green Beans/Ham/Potatoes. My grandma told me about this meal, and it has since become one of our favorites. Ingreeds: 1 lb of green beans, fresh1 ham steak, ...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Life in #3 - Oct 19, 2009, 5:22 pm
Can you tell that it's fall, and we're eating comfort foods? Since we are trying to put off turning on the heat, cooking these heartwarming meals in the oven and over the stove will keep us wa...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Wallet Wise - Oct 15, 2009, 1:10 pm
One of the easiest ways to save money is through cutting back on groceries. Many foods and recipes can actually be purchased quite cheap, saving you money each week at the grocery store. Don't kno...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Life in #3 - Oct 15, 2009, 11:43 am
... easy to make and cheap to buy for. I wanted to make a "master list" of all my frugal meals I fall back on when the grocery money is low. This list is forever growing as I try out ... are on sa...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Pen Meets Wallet - Oct 14, 2009, 12:07 pm
I often frequent many writer forums across the internet, and there seems to always be a trend in conversation concerning Demand Studios. Most of them center on the outrageous rewrite requests and many...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Life in #3 - Oct 13, 2009, 2:54 pm
I know, it isn't even Halloween, and I'm talking about Christmas! Yes, it is time to start thinking about that eventful time of the year. With parties, family get-togethers, shopping and gift ...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Wallet Wise - Oct 12, 2009, 3:30 pm
My husband and I recently started using a finance binder to help us with our budget, saving and spending patterns. It has changed our financial lives in a tremendous way, and so I wanted to share it w...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Life in #3 - Oct 11, 2009, 8:05 pm
I'm not into complicated chili recipes that require pages of ingredients. So, using what I had on hand, I came up with this wonderful crockpot chili recipe. We enjoyed it tremendously, so it will ...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Life in #3 - Oct 7, 2009, 12:16 pm
As some of you know, my DH and I are going on a backpacking trip this weekend. Now, I love to hike and camp and get outdoors, but I prefer some comfort when I am sleeping on the ground. Hence why I ha...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Pen Meets Wallet - Oct 7, 2009, 8:57 am
Well, it seems eHow has done it again. I have only been writing for eHow for a total of four months, but this is the second large sweep I have seen. Seems like my theory on writing for eHow is probabl...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Life in #3 - Oct 5, 2009, 6:29 pm
I am not a fan of pumpkin pie, but my DH loves it. So I discovered this recipe last fall for pumpkin pie and have been baking it ever since. It comes out very nice and smooth and is super easy- I'...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Life in #3 - Oct 5, 2009, 6:14 pm
My very first bread I ever baked was banana bread with my old college roommate. I don't like bananas, but I fell in love with this bread! Since then, I have been storing bad bananas in the freezer...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Life in #3 - Oct 4, 2009, 10:07 pm
This week's two-week menu plan is a bit different from normal, due to the fact that DH and I will be taking a trip next weekend. Our plan is to backpack in Great Smoky Mountains National Park for ...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Cincinnati Hiker - Oct 1, 2009, 12:07 pm
With the cool fall weather, many people are finally able to go outside and take a hike. Some of you may be planning to take a trip or trek during autumn, and the one item that is essential during this...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Pen Meets Wallet - Oct 1, 2009, 11:00 am
It's the first of October! Last month really did fly by, and I feel as if this month will too. September was not the best writing month for me, I am sad to say. I had many projects I was working o...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Cincinnati Hiker - Sep 29, 2009, 12:13 pm
Now that fall has arrived, hiking and backpacking are back on the agenda again! With the cool weather and beautiful foliage of the trees, fall is the perfect time to get out into the woods before the ...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Life in #3 - Sep 24, 2009, 1:56 pm
A couple weeks ago, sausage links went on sale at our grocery store for one dollar, and I stocked up on them. Faced with way too much sausage and only two recipes that used them, I had to hunt for mor...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Life in #3 - Sep 24, 2009, 1:29 pm
When my husband and I first got married, I tried my hand at a home-management binder. It worked for a time, but gradually become inadequate as our lives evolved and no longer served our needs. Between...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Life in #3 - Sep 24, 2009, 9:05 am
Continuing on with the fall blog festival, I'll be sharing one of our favorite fall snacks! I mentioned in my last post about our fall traditions that we like to buy pumpkins and roast the pumpki...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Wallet Wise - Sep 24, 2009, 7:40 am
Recently I closed our only credit card, which was with Chase Bank. We had only gotten it on impulse in the beginning of the summer (before Dave Ramsey changed our lives, of course), and after paying o...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Wallet Wise - Sep 23, 2009, 2:23 pm
Fall has arrived, and with it, an abundance of vacationing opportunities. Cooler weather means less humidity and one last chance to soak up the outdoors before winter shuts in......
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Wallet Wise - Sep 23, 2009, 1:08 pm
I mentioned in a previous post about the benefits of stockpiling and how it could save your family a tremendous amount of money. In order to save really big, however, you must have a large stash of co...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Pen Meets Wallet - Sep 23, 2009, 12:22 pm
I just checked my Suite 1o1 earnings, and to my delight have discovered that I've reached payout for the month. With the carryover from last month, my earnings to date are $10.20 for 11 articles! ...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Life in #3 - Sep 23, 2009, 11:29 am
As the weather slowly begins to cool down and the nights come sooner, fall brings several traditions that my husband and I enjoy. One of these is visiting our local farmer's market for pumpkins, a...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Cincinnati Hiker - Sep 23, 2009, 10:40 am
Originally submitted at REI Guaranteed leakproof, this REI wide-mouth water bottle in fun transparent colors is a must-have for camping or campus! REI Nalgene Everyday Wide-Mouth Loop-Top Tritan Water...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Life in #3 - Sep 22, 2009, 2:47 pm
The first day of autumn has arrived, and I've been busy putting up my fall decorations around the apartment. Most of the decor is from last year, which was our first fall together as a married cou...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Life in #3 - Sep 21, 2009, 9:08 pm
Whew! I am glad this will be the last menu plan of September! This was my second time planning out a two week menu plan, rather than a once a week plan. Because of the extra week in September, I reall...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Pen Meets Wallet - Sep 21, 2009, 12:26 pm
September is officially the first month my articles have earned over $10 on eHow. And with more than a week and a half to go, a lot of additional earning potential still exists. I am so excited! With ...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Life in #3 - Sep 19, 2009, 5:08 pm
Today I bought and planted my garden mums! I was so excited to tour the nursery and pick out the perfect flowers for my small garden. A few of the mums for sale were beginning to show color, but I wan...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Life in #3 - Sep 18, 2009, 10:50 am
This recipe is from the September Issue of Family Circle. I was excited to try it out, and just as I expected, it yielded fantastic taste bud winning results. My husband and I both loved it, and the b...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Wallet Wise - Sep 18, 2009, 9:06 am
For the past year, I have routinely planned our weekly meals in effort to save money at the grocery store. Only buying what we need, rather than filling up our cart with impulse buys, has really helpe...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Pen Meets Wallet - Sep 15, 2009, 4:47 pm
I've been writing for DS since the middle of July. Up until now, I've had little complaints in regards to writing for this company. Writing for DS has provided me with quite a bit of extra cas...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Wallet Wise - Sep 15, 2009, 10:15 am
If you've recently graduated or entered college, chances are you took out a student loan in order to afford it. With the sky-high prices of higher education continually on the rise, it's no wo...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Life in #3 - Sep 14, 2009, 6:41 pm
Last week I devised my very first 2-week menu plan. In effort to cut down time spent on menu planning and also time spent grocery shopping, I decided to switch to this two week plan. After all, fewer ...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Life in #3 - Sep 12, 2009, 7:40 pm
Fall is on its way, even though daytime temps continue to soar. Before we know it, Halloween and Harvest season will be here, bringing with a feast of activities. I've decided to take advantage of...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Pen Meets Wallet - Sep 2, 2009, 9:40 am
Another month come and gone! I was able to write much more this month than any other, meaning my earnings shot up. Here's a snapshot of what I earned on each site (note: eHow has not updated for t...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Wallet Wise - Sep 1, 2009, 10:54 am
Recently I have read two terrific books with an emphasis on frugal living and smart spending. Both uphold the mission of Wallet Wise, and teach valuable saving and spending habits. The Duggars: 20 an...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Wallet Wise - Aug 31, 2009, 11:01 am
One way to potentially save a lot of money with little effort is to start using homemade cleaners around your home. Not only are they EASY and CHEAP to make, homemade cleaners are typically non-toxic ...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Life in #3 - Aug 31, 2009, 10:24 am
This week's menu includes what I paid for each meal. Since I already had some of the ingredients on hand in my pantry, it does not accurately reflect the total cost of the meal- merely the total c...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Wallet Wise - Aug 28, 2009, 4:59 pm
As more and more consumers struggle with debt, lost income and troubled mortgages, couponing has re-emerged as lost art. With the advent of electronic and printable coupons, younger couponers are on t...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Pen Meets Wallet - Aug 28, 2009, 10:49 am
If you write for eHow, chances are that you've recently had one or more of your articles deleted in what is known as an 'Article Sweep'. Getting that message in my inbox was disheartening ...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Life in #3 - Aug 24, 2009, 4:32 pm
This week's menu is a bit crazy. With my hubby working extra evening hours and his starting classes back up, portable meals made ahead of time are a must. I'll be out of town two the days as w...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Pen Meets Wallet - Aug 24, 2009, 3:42 pm
With the economy still in a slump, many people have opted out of their daily newspaper delivery service. I, however, am among the few who have chosen to subscribe to my city's newspaper for the fi...
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Rachel Campbell posted an article on Life in #3 - Aug 23, 2009, 6:12 pm
I've recently been captivated by a certain family- The Duggars. You may have heard of them and seen them on TV. Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar have 18 children. Yes, that's right- 18! How do they...
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