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A few of my friends know I write a blog about personal finance. The other day one of them asked how I stay on the same financial page as my husband. In my mind the answer is simple. In order to stay on the same page you have to communicate often and in detail. Okay, … Read more
My husband and are in the process of attaining a chair and ottoman for our living room. Our possession of these objects came about rather strangely. We were sitting in the living room of our friend’s home when they mentioned their desire to replace it. Without hesitating for a moment my husband asked if we could have … Read more
I am a massive fan of the cooking show Chopped. I don’t watch much TV these days (I’d rather spend the time with my son), but Chopped is one show I make an effort to watch each week. I’m genuinely amazed at the meals the chefs prepare from a bunch of random ingredients. I dream … Read more
My dad is always joking about winning the lottery. For as long as I can remember he’s said, “when I win the lotto I’ll pay off your house and your brother’s.” In all the years I’ve never stepped back to reflect on the sentiment of his statement, but tonight my mom pointed out the selflessness … Read more
My three month old son is the 95th percentile for height. I’m not surprised by his length, though many people I meet out in public seem to be. I’m over 6 feet tall and my husband is nearly 5’11”. He fit into newborn clothes for two weeks, size three month for about 30 days, size … Read more
I’ve been able to stay home with my son since he was born just over three months ago. Despite feeling a bit sleep deprived this has been the most amazing time in my life! What has been most surprising is how much I’ve learned from watching him grow these last three months. Here are five … Read more
Imagine you’re in the grocery store and you hand the cashier a coupon for a particular product, but the register doesn’t recognize it. Do you tell the cashier not to worry about it and move on or do you ask her to call a manager to help you resolve the issue? How large does … Read more
The latest issue of Newsweek magazine has an interesting article about a person’s ability to delay gratification. A group of neuroscientists and psychologists asked volunteers if they’d prefer to take $20 now or wait for more money from $20.25 to $110 at some point in the future. The scientists discovered that the brains of those … Read more
The most amazing women in my life hosted a baby shower for me this weekend. I am rich in friends and family and all of my favorite people showed up to celebrate this special occasion. Words cannot express how much love I feel for these folks. If I were stranded on a deserted island many … Read more
My biggest concerns about losing my job are losing really great health insurance and my current, flexible work arrangement. I can stay on COBRA for 18 months, but I’ve looked into the premium payments and they are unbelievably expensive. We were already looking at a increase with the addition of the little one. When my … Read more