July, I Hardly Knew You

For someone who tries to keep on top of things you'd think I'd have a better handle on the date. It has been an extraordinary month of busyness with a side of outright terror (when we lost Tank).

But now the month is closing in on me fast and I hardly blinked. Before I go any farther, let me remind you that Back to Basics (the blog) and The Frugal Way (Facebook page) is having a contest to get more people to come by, join up, and visit. There are prizes, guys! Cool stuff too. Stuff you'll use.

I didn't realize it until just now that the contest is nearing the end. This is it! THE LAST WEEK!! 

Please, please, please Like my page, follow the blog, and if you've already done those two things, be a dear and mention it on your blogs so that other people can join in.  Thank you!!

These are totally non-promo sites. I'm not trying to sell you anything. And I have no ulterior motives. Getting back to basics is my one true passion. I love to save money, find easier ways to do things, and share the tips and freebies I find along the way.

If you feel the same way, please stop by and subscribe to my blog and Facebook page. I truly want to build a community of like-minded friends, but I can't do it alone. Spread the word and comment often.

This Friday, I will close down the contest and choose winners--to be announced July 31. There's still time to tell your friends.

This week, I have another guest blogger on Back to Basics. Raelyn Barclay will be joining me for the first in a series of fun activities for kids. If you have a few 'tax deductions' hanging around your house, you'll want to tune in. Raelyn is an expert on keeping kids busy and happy.

If you'd like to be a guest blogger on Back to Basics, visit my info page for details.

So what's new? Now that we've passed the half-year mark, have you gotten as much done as you thought you would? What's left on your to-do list for 2012?