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August New Year's Goals Check In

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It's that time of the month... time to check in on goals you know? :) Have you been sticking with it or have your goals fallen by the wayside? Here's where we at Thriftism stand: Take 6 Courses Online (3 of 6) Teach English: Foundational Principals (Completed FEB 2016) Teach English: Theories of Second Language Acquisition (Completed MARCH 2016) Teach English: Lesson Design & Assessment (Completed MARCH 2016) I started an algebra and Happiness course, but didn't keep up with the coursework. I will try again this month. Check out Coursera for a wide variety of free courses or Duolingo for language learning. Install Kitchen Backsplash and Cabinet Pulls INSTALLED!!! We finally put our backsplash up in May. We have to grout one more section, but it looks pretty sweet. See the how-to videos below if you're looking to put up backsplash in your home.  We also put in all the cabinet pulls. It sure is nice to have a handle on the drawers. :)   ...

July New Year's Goals Check In

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It's that time of the month... time to check in on goals you know? :) Have you been sticking with it or have your goals fallen by the wayside? Here's where we at Thriftism stand: Take 6 Courses Online (3 of 6) Teach English: Foundational Principals (Completed FEB 2016) Teach English: Theories of Second Language Acquisition (Completed MARCH 2016) Teach English: Lesson Design & Assessment (Completed MARCH 2016) Signed up for marketing class and pre-calc. I'm trying to brush up on my math skills so I could possibly become an online tutor to earn more cash. Install Kitchen Backsplash and Cabinet Pulls INSTALLED!!! We finally put our backsplash up in May. We have to grout one more section, but it looks pretty sweet. See the how-to videos below if you're looking to put up backsplash in your home.  We also put in all the cabinet pulls. It sure is nice to have a handle on the drawers. :)              Construct Capt...

June New Year's Goals Check In

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It's that time of the month... time to check in on goals you know? :) Have you been sticking with it or have your goals fallen by the wayside? Here's where we at Thriftism stand: Take 6 Courses Online (3 of 6) Teach English: Foundational Principals (Completed FEB 2016) Teach English: Theories of Second Language Acquisition (Completed MARCH 2016) Teach English: Lesson Design & Assessment (Completed MARCH 2016) Looking at taking a marketing class Install Kitchen Backsplash and Cabinet Pulls INSTALLED!!! We finally put our backsplash up in May. We have to grout one more section, but it looks pretty sweet. See the how-to videos below if you're looking to put up backsplash in your home.  We also put in all the cabinet pulls. It sure is nice to have a handle on the drawers. :)   Construct Captains Bedframe  The main frame and drawers have been constructed. Now we just have to add the facing and get drawer pulls. I'd say about 60% done. This...

April New Year's Goals Check In

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It's that time of the month... time to check in on goals you know? :) Have you been sticking with it or have your goals fallen by the wayside? Here's where we at Thriftism stand: Take 6 Courses Online (3 of 6) Teach English: Foundational Principals (Completed FEB 2016) Teach English: Theories of Second Language Acquisition (Completed MARCH 2016) Teach English: Lesson Design & Assessment (Completed MARCH 2016) Looking at taking a marketing class Install Kitchen Backsplash and Cabinet Pulls We have the backsplash... No more progress here. (again) Construct Captains Bedframe  The main frame and drawers have been constructed. Now we just have to add the facing and get drawer pulls. I'd say about 60% done. Read 12 Books Down by the River - Robyn Carr (75% Complete) Friday Night Lights (30% complete) Still more magazines... Visit London Planning is in progress. I have finished 3 counties or shires or whatever they are called.  So much to d...

March New Year's Goals Check In

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It's that time of the month... time to check in on goals you know? :) Have you been sticking with it or have your goals fallen by the wayside? Here's where we at Thriftism stand: Take 6 Courses Online (1 of 6) Teach English: Foundational Principals (Completed FEB 2016) Teach English: Theories of Second Language Acquisition (In Progress Week 5 of 6) Teach English: Lesson Design & Assessment (In Progress Week 3 of 6) Install Kitchen Backsplash and Cabinet Pulls We have the backsplash... No more progress here. Construct Captains Bedframe  The main frame is constructed. Now we just have to assemble, add the facing, and make the drawers. I'd say about 25% done. Read 12 Books Down by the River - Robyn Carr (75% Complete) No other books, but lots of magazines... Does that count? Visit London Planning is in progress. I am making a to do spreadsheet, but only have one of the counties down. Hopefully by this time next year I will have at least one guid...