So it's yet ANOTHER snow day here in the City of Brotherly Love. Unfortunately for my kids, they're now home-schooled, so they don't really get snow days! However, I know that lots of my parent friends are starting to go crazy, since the kids have been home so many days this winter. Even in this age of technology, where kids have multiple video game systems, 400 … [Read more...]
Cookies Are a Girl’s Best Friend
February 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
There are few things in life that I love more than a Double Stuf Oreo. Sure, there are Mr. Cutie and the Cutie Kids, but after them, a Double Stuf dunked in milk ranks right up there. Unfortunately, when I bring Oreos into the house, everyone turns into a crazed animal who apparently hasn't eaten in days! More than once, an entire package of Oreos has disappeared … [Read more...]
Craigslist–Shangri-La for the Frugal Minded or, Print Classifieds Are Dead to Me
February 25, 2010 By 2 Comments
Anyone trying to live more frugally owes it to themselves to check out their local CraigsList site. CraigsList is a one-stop local shop where you can buy second-hand goods, buy a car, hire a wedding photographer, find a job, and about a zillion other things. Any time I'm in need of anything for the house, CraigsList is my first stop. I'm a big fan of secondhand … [Read more...]
