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2020 Goals May Update

May Goals
  1. PROGRESS: This is subject to the Coronavirus. I have visited AAA, of which I am a member, to pick up maps to assist me in making my plans. At this time the states I hope to be visiting are Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri. In May I started my list of cities to visit and places where we will eat, tour, and sleep. I haven’t finalized that yet or made any reservations. Visit 3 states I haven’t been to before. I desire to visit every state in the United States in my lifetime.
  2. PROGRESS: I have completed 25 books toward the 30 I plan to read this year.
  3. COMPLETED: I am continuing physical therapy. However, my physical therapist had given me permission to attempt driving. So on February 19 my husband road along as I drove. We went on the freeway very briefly, mainly driving in town. Since then I have driven several times by myself This was probably my most important goal since it has given me the freedom that has really brightened up my days. Drive by myself.
  4. Due to the Coronavirus, this is on hold: To have the hearing in my left ear improved to 30% or all options pursued. Another result of my brain tumor surgery. I have contacted my surgeon and he doesn’t have approval yet to start scheduling the 115 surgeries he is behind on. So this may take a de months to happen.
  5. PROGRESS: We have planned out the front yard and the old lawn has been removed. The sidewalks were removed and forms put in. We will get the cement poured on May 5. In the backyard, the garden is almost done. Grapevines have been purchased but need to be planted. The radishes are up. We have hung sunshades on the patio. The sprinklers have been started in the front. Our garden is complete and we have already had 7 zucchini, 1 crookneck squash, and lots of radishes. Have our front and back yard landscaping completed so we can enjoy them.
  6. PROGRESS: My husband had made a little progress on this. None since then. Clean up/organize our garage so I can park in the garage.
  7. PROGRESS: I have lost four pounds. This would be exciting, but I haven’t been feeling 100%, eating less, so I hope that I can maintain it. Lose 10 lbs.
  8. COMPLETED: It feels great to no longer have any house or car payments. Pay off all debt. This was on my list for last year and I came close, but not quite.
  9. No PROGRESS: Begin and finish three baby quilts.
  10. PROGRESS: I have been in contact with a second cousin. This is really one of my last things on my mind, hence it is not going quickly. I have started typing up my history on one side. Ancestry: Tie at least 10 more people that are my second or third cousins to my family tree.

May was not as productive as I had hoped. I need to get going on the baby quilts since they are not something I can make in a day, especially since I send the quilts out for the actual quilting. I’m not giving up yet. If you have goals set, don’t give up on yourself either. We have the time to do it if we put in the effort.

Do You Have Too Much Stuff? How to Sell your Stuff On Facebook

How to Sell Your Stuff on Facebook

I remember after my father had died and my mom was getting ready to sell the house and remarry. My two sisters and I went through her cupboards with her, to declutter. We honestly didn’t get rid of enough stuff, but at the time I’m sure mom thought we had taken away too much. A lot was sold at a garage sale. Some items were donated and a lot went in the garbage. We girls went home with a bit of it ourselves. Everyone saves too much stuff. A lot of it has sentimental value only. While it meant something to my mom, I don’t think it will mean much to me after she dies, at least not more than looking at it and then deciding what to do with it next. The same applies to my stuff.

After realizing that I was building my own pile of too much stuff, I decided to start reducing it. Facebook sites became my new way of getting rid of stuff. Yes, I have donated certain items and trashed others, but I figured I could use the money to pay for my obsession of purchasing used books and toys for my grandchildren. So basically all those toys that my grandkids play with were free. And I hate putting on garage sales due to the work involved.

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10 Ways to Keep Your Book Obsession Inexpensive

Book Obsession Inexpensive

Getting books for free or super inexpensive has become a necessity for me. In my old age, I have become obsessed with books. Seriously obsessed. I have a selection of about six authors whose books I love. I love them so much that I have decided to read every book they have written if I can find them. I’m a bit embarrassed to say I have over 70 books waiting for me to read. However, I spend very little money to get these.

How does a person accumulate such a collection and not spend hundreds of dollars? This is how I do it. Keep in mind that if we are still under stay home orders, some of these options may not be available at this time. Also, note that I am a book reader, not a Kindle reader. I love to have my book in my hand when I read it, and have a bookmark to mark my place. I know, I’m behind the times, but I’m pretty sure I’m not alone. There is enough screen time in my life, without adding a Kindle.

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Learn and Earn Free Stuff

Learn and Earn Free stuff

Learn something new and earn free stuff in return, might be a new concept to you. But it’s possible to earn free gift cards and sometimes even win them. You can enter the daily instant win and also, earn points toward free or reduced-price gift cards every day. By entering the sweepstakes you could win things like $100 cash, $500 groceries, $2,500 gift card to a home improvement store, device docking station, etc.

All this is available by joining AARP. (aarp.org) Membership is available to those 50 and older. Is it worth the price of membership? Yes, this month I’ve already redeemed enough points to receive $40 in Panera gift cards. I don’t have to wait for them to arrive in the mail, I printed them out the same day.

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Confidence in your Insurance Company…

Confidence in your insurance company

There are so many types of insurance that can be purchased including life insurance, health insurance, homeowners insurance, renters insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, car insurance, and dental insurance. There are also so many different companies. And there are so many different terms to be aware of like deductibles, out of pocket expense, multi-policy discount, good driver discount, property damage coverage, uninsured motorists coverage, medical payments to others and so much more.

It is important to trust the insurance agent and the company that is responsible for the coverage and any payouts. You should also understand the terms in your policy. However, after you feel confident that you have the coverage you need and you have a plan in place to pay the bill, you can’t sit back and relax. The company may seem qualified but that doesn’t mean they are always right.

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