Happy Birthday to me, Penniless Dad and Penniless Niece
Yes, we all share a birthday. My husband turns 24 today, I turn 22, and my lovely niece by marriage turns 8 (I think). Well, that’s one frugal thing- save money on birthday parties by sharing a birthday. That is what we usually do, but this year there are other plans because of my dad’s […]
Happy Birthday to me, Penniless Dad and Penniless Niece
Yes, we all share a birthday. My husband turns 24 today, I turn 22, and my lovely niece by marriage turns 8 (I think). Well, that’s one frugal thing- save money on birthday parties by sharing a birthday. That is what we usually do, but this year there are other plans because of my dad’s […]
I failed at grocery shopping.
I lost my receipt. So no, I won’t be able to tell you exactly what I bought for the next two weeks, so this will be an approximation. Oh, and another big fail. I didn’t send my husband with lunch today. I had nothing ready made (not even bread or crackers) and I was way […]
My First Blogging Award- And my nominees
I received my first ever blogging award from fellow blogger Felissa Hadas. Its little thoughtful gestures like this that really brighten people’s day. Just letting someone know that they make you smile, as this Sunshine Award implies is a great way to encourage people to keep on doing whatever it is that they’re doing, letting […]
My First Blogging Award- And my nominees
I received my first ever blogging award from fellow blogger Felissa Hadas. Its little thoughtful gestures like this that really brighten people’s day. Just letting someone know that they make you smile, as this Sunshine Award implies is a great way to encourage people to keep on doing whatever it is that they’re doing, letting […]
Scams and “Special” Offers
“Jason, we’ve got a really amazing present for you. A genuine cubic zirconium tennis bracelet, perfect for showing your beautiful girlfriend just how much you love her.” “Um… I’m married.” “Not to worry, Jason, my friend. This beautiful faux gold, genuine CZ bracelet will sweep the love of your life off her feet, and its […]
Scams and “Special” Offers
“Jason, we’ve got a really amazing present for you. A genuine cubic zirconium tennis bracelet, perfect for showing your beautiful girlfriend just how much you love her.” “Um… I’m married.” “Not to worry, Jason, my friend. This beautiful faux gold, genuine CZ bracelet will sweep the love of your life off her feet, and its […]
Buying Bulk- When it Pays and When it Does Not
This post and the next few were written while I was sitting in the emergency room with my son for 28 hours, so I apologize if they’re a bit long winded… Everyone knows that when buying food or similar, when you buy more, its cheaper- right? Wrong. Sometimes it pays to buy larger quantities, but […]
Buying Bulk- When it Pays and When it Does Not
This post and the next few were written while I was sitting in the emergency room with my son for 28 hours, so I apologize if they’re a bit long winded… Everyone knows that when buying food or similar, when you buy more, its cheaper- right? Wrong. Sometimes it pays to buy larger quantities, but […]
Health and Cost- Which Supersedes?
Sure, we all know that our health and life are worth more than all the good in the world. But in practice? We like our home, it is a decent price and in a great community. However, having a baby hospitalized with viral pneumonia and our older son also hospitalized at this age with the […]
