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What Am I doing?

This week we finished the pergola over our patio. FINALLY!!! This project took much longer than anticipated, but mostly because I just got too busy hanging out with our little guy and having fun to finish. I’ll have a full write-up on this soon, but for now, here’s a teaser pic:

 

We are helping move some great friends to our neighborhood this weekend, which is awesome. It’s great to have friends within walking distance, which is rare these days. Sunday I’m hoping to hang the gate on our fence so my dog can stop greeting our neighbors with her tongue.

Carnivals:

No Carnivals again this week. Seriously? Ok, this will not be empty next week!

Mentions:

There are other, very cool blogs who have been generous enough to mention iHeartBudgets on their sites. The list seems to be growing week by week. Anyone else who loves me as much as these people do, feel free to mention me as well to join the elite list below!

Work Save Live mentioned me in Carnivals, Mentions, and Weekend Reading #31

Street Smart Finance mentioned me in 6 Must Decisions for Your Financial Success

One Smart Dollar mentioned me in Personal Finance Week in Review for September 23

Skeptic Finance mentioned me in Weekly Favorites

Club Thrifty mentioned me twice in The VIP Club – Weekly Roundup 5th Edition

Modest Money mentioned me in End of September 2012 Blog Update

Money Smart Guides mentioned me in The Round Table – September 28, 2012

The Free Financial Advisor mentioned me in Blog Post of the Fortnight by Femme Frugality

Canadian Budget Binder mentioned me twice in Mr.CBB’s Weekly Blog Post Picks September 28,2012

Thanks for the love, glad you enjoy reading my junk! If I missed anyone, feel free to send me some hate mail

What’ I’ve Been Reading:

Every week, I do some reading on the web. I come across articles that are entertaining, educational, or just plain awesome. I think the readers of iHeartBudgets will enjoy these articles as well.

See Debt Run – The Surprisingly Dangerous Life Of A Suburban Wife And Mother

Money, Life and More - How I Bought A House On A Whim and Why You Shouldn’t

Thirty Six Months – 7 Creative Ways to Pay Off Debt

Consumerism Commentary – For Financial Freedom: Reduce Expenses or Grow Income?

Making Sense of Cents - Cutting Expenses

Canadian Budget Binder - Multi-tasking Saving or Wasting Time For Employers

Modest Money – The Real Costs of Running a Blog Business

Average Joe – A Two Letter Key To Financial Success

20′s Finances – My Wife Voluntarily Took a Pay Cut

Club Thrifty - Why Being Out of Style is Cool

Frugal Rules – Are Credit Cards Really That Bad?

Work Save Live - Stop Buying the Hype: The Average Rate of Return isn’t What You Really Earn

L Bee and the Money Tree - The Great Gift Cards Debate

Money Smart Guides – Sick and Tired of How Much Romney Paid in Taxes

Married With Debt - Wealth Has Little to Do With Income

The College Investor - Two Quick Ways to Stay Frugal After Reaching a Goal

Weekend Advice

Fall is in the air, and it’s about to start getting colder and colder out. Take yourself and (if applicable) significant other on a nice stroll with a cup of hot cider or chocolate this weekend, and just enjoy the changing season. You won’t regret the time spent away from your technology and noise of daily life.