Promoting My New Gig

First off, did you know you're a really smart bunch of readers? Thank you so much for sharing your frugal tips! There are many I had never thought of, and yet not one person told me to do something … [Continue reading...]



Give Me Your Best Frugal Living Tips, O Wise Readers

Now that we are mostly incomeless, seeing our bills staring us down is a little intimidating. There are still two more paychecks coming, so current expenses aren't a problem, but the ones looming out … [Continue reading...]



No More Swim Dresses

My best chance to ever wear a bikini was when I was a kid. I had no body image issues, and I was pretty fit thanks to a merciless workout of climbing, running and jumping all day long, and little time … [Continue reading...]



Haiku Friday: Birthdays

Today is specialSomeone close turns fifty-fourHappy birthday, momTomorrow is mineBirthdays just one day apart(Plus twenty-two years) I kinda resented having a birthday one day apart from my mom … [Continue reading...]



I’m Keeping Her Away From Cosmo While I Still Can

I'm sure Mira is a girly-girl in the making. For example, she has a strange fascination with shoes. Any shoe in our house is sure to be picked up and examined, and if she finds one that she thinks is … [Continue reading...]



Schooltime Once Again

On Monday I needed to call Cordy's school district to find out more about the summer program. I was told by her teacher at the end of the school year that she was accepted into the program, but no … [Continue reading...]



Each Time A Door Closes…

...another one opens, right? And hopefully it is a bigger, better door: prettier, shinier, brighter, more comfortable, makes you happier, pays better, offers more perks.Oh, that kind of wandered off, … [Continue reading...]