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My Love-Hate Relationship With Yard Sales

I hate having yard sales. Every summer I struggle with the question: To have or not to have??  I contemplate the pros and cons.  Pros: Getting paid to get rid of stuff I no longer want or need.  More space, less clutter, and the feeling of relief and accomplishment that comes with it.  Cons:  A week of sorting, pricing, boxing, hauling up and down stairs.  The waste of a Saturday.  My husband complaining about having to help.  My mother-in-law dropping by and getting upset when she sees that I’m selling the cowboy boots she bought for my son 5 years ago.  And …

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The Balancing Act: Work or Play?

When I’m working, I feel guilty for ignoring the kids. When I’m with the kids, I feel guilty for blowing off my work. Time becomes a little blurred, and before I know it, it’s 5pm and I need to scrounge up some dinner. The house is a disaster and I wonder what I accomplished all day. Does any of this sound familiar?