The facts: I hate laundry and anything associated with washing, drying, folding, and ironing(!) clothes. I love my cluttered, messy, piles in every corner laundry room with a passion. I value “alone” time in my laundry room. I know “alone”…
Category: Musings on Family Shopping Time
All I Want for Christmas…
My friend Elizabeth is giving away a $250 Toys R Us Gift Card today only. Enter now! But, come back and read my post, please? Pretty please. Elizabeth’s favorite toy was the FP dollhouse. I didn’t have one, but I wanted it! As kids,…
Musings on Finding a Strong Character for Girls
When my girls were younger, both joined Girl Scouts. It was a group activity where they developed friendships and learned about subjects ranging from horses to insects to helping otheres. The troops were open to girls in our elementary school.…
Staples + Husband + Black Friday = Bargains!
Laptop. Laptop. Laptop. Can you tell I want a laptop. I covet laptops. I drool over netbooks. Heck, I’d even love an iphone. Apologies to my “Little Engine That Could” Samsung Rogue phone. “I’ve seen an iphone. You’re no iphone.”…
Chanukah Gift Ideas
Oh!Nuts Company — all Kosher nut company. Great for Chanukah gifts. . Delicious. Mama Doni — released a CD called “Chanukah Fever.” She’s a Weird Al Yankovic type singer with a band (from NJ). Funny songs. I’m not Jewish, but I learned about…
Christmas Gift Ideas and Traditions
Cost cutting stocking stuffers Shop the Walmart after-Christmas sale for bath products, small toys, and Christmas-themed items. Save for following Christmas. Target $1 or the Dollar Store are also good, but be aware of small pieces, lead paint, and choking…
When Will Their Feet Stop Growing?
As a child, I remember wondering if my feet would ever stop growing. I wore a British Size 7…which was a European Size 39…which was a U.S. size 9. My friends all had smaller feet. Add in my wide feet and…
Review & Giveaway: Movie Tickets!
As a child I can count on two hands the movies I saw: – a Bond film in the 70s – Jaws — scared the life out of me – Airplane — my grandmother took me as she thought it was a…
Black Friday and Me
I have a checkered past with Black Friday. I love it and hate it at the same time. The love is the deals. The hate is getting up early and braving the DC Metro traffic and the crowds! Did I mention…
Review & Giveaway: Money Savvy Pig Savings Bank — My Blog Anniversary
I want to teach my children about money, but as in all matters of parenting I’m wishy washy from time to time. Sometimes I get it right… I wrote about teaching teens about money management here. But, what about kids?…
