Just a quick rant against some of you parents out there. I know you have the dire need to "be different" than everyone else and avoid boring names like Bob and Joe for your kids, but please think long and hard about what you're naming them and what … [Read more...] about Parents, please think about what you name your kids
Here's the "secret sixth" book giveaway in my week of book giveaways! It's specifically for my loyal weekend readers (considering I almost never publish on weekends). The book is "Codependent No More & Beyond Codependency" by Melody Beattie. This … [Read more...] about Book Giveaway #6: “Codependent No More & Beyond Codependency” [Enter Here]
I'm sure many of you have experienced (or forced the experience upon others) of "splitting the check evenly" among all your fellow diners. I know J. Money (formerly J. Savings) did recently. Well last night we were involved in a check-splitting … [Read more...] about Dining as a Group. Paying as a Group.
No, this isn't an article about Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards that force automakers to make more fuel efficient cars. Instead, it's my own personal story of how I was forced to get my best-recorded mileage in my Honda Ridgeline … [Read more...] about Forced to get better gas mileage
I have 5 awesome books to give away, so I've decided to give away one per day this coming week. You'll be eligible to win all 5, if somehow the random number picks your number each time (highly unlikely, but possible). Here's the list of books. I … [Read more...] about Get Ready for a Week of Book Giveaways!
This weekend, we drive yet again to Pennsylvania to visit family. Next weekend, we go to visit friends (pregnant and due in August). And then again to visit friends and family. We've already gone there a couple times this summer already. It's not a … [Read more...] about Weekly Roundup: Tired of Pennsylvania Edition
