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I’m hosting a contest! Hooray! The fine folks at Novica provided me with a $25 gift certificate to give away. I’ve worked with Novica a number of times in the past and I am unbelievably excited to host another giveaway for them. Novica’s products are created by talented artisans from around the world. They sell a HUGE … Read more
For over a year I’ve been on the lookout for a storage solution for my son’s toys. We originally bought a shelving unit with multiple compartments but it was difficult to actually keep the toys corralled on the shelves. It seems a lot of my son’s toys are round and spherical in nature, which led … Read more
As I was waiting in line at my local TJ Maxx I watched a woman scurry over to the checkout counter. “Can I leave this here?,” she asked, rolling an oversized piece of luggage into a corner next to the carts. A few minutes later she reappeared. “Can I leave this here too?,” she asked … Read more
As we all know children cycle through toys quickly. I’m always on the lookout for gifts that my son will continue to treasure for a long time to come. I recently dug through the mound of toys in his playroom in an effort to move some out of the way and bring others to the … Read more
Temptation is probably the worst part of the holiday season for me. I am enticed by the scrumptious food displayed on holiday tables, seduced by the brightly colored boxes filled with decadent chocolates and lured to the deeply discounted promotions constantly appearing in my inbox. Some time in early October the unsolicited catalogs began arriving. … Read more
I could use a little reader advice. Here is the scenario. I currently have a two year old son and would like to get pregnant again. It took nearly a year to get pregnant with my first child so I have little hopes that it will happen sooner for us this time around. I don’t … Read more
Last month I published a brain dump of sorts. This month I am back it with a new set of random thoughts and ideas. This morning I attended an open house for a preschool just down the street from my house. I am considering sending my son there next fall for two days a week and … Read more
A few posts that I really enjoyed reading: How Clutter Affects Your Brain (and What You Can Do About It) Living With Less. A Lot Less. Holiday Shopping. We Can Do Better. Giving by Spending (carefully) The art of forgiveness 20 Great Lifehack Lists Everyone Should Read Happiness Is a Choice, Not an Ultimate Goal
I’ve been writing about personal finance for the past seven years and in that time I have blogged a lot about saving money. In fact the topic has popped up so often on this blog that I created a separate category for it. While I certainly encourage others to save money I do not think … Read more
While many people are out shopping the day after Thanksgiving, you can often find me at home, digging through my closets, bookshelves and drawers. The goal is simple: to find better homes for all of my unwanted items and to make room for any new items that might make their way into my home. Since … Read more