What question perplexes me most on forms and questionnaires? The question I find most difficult to answer is what major city do I live closest to? As a child through my pre-children years, I would have had several answers: 0-4…
Category: Musings on the Home
Wondering about InBoxDollars?
My rule of thumb. NEVER pay anyone any money for anything on the internet. Period. All of the “Buy this book and you will earn $1000 per month” offers are ridiculous. You shouldn’t spend money to earn money! I do…
A Stitch in Time
I sewed a button on my husband shirt last night. It was a long involved process. First, I had to find the sewing kit. The shirt was easy to find as my husband has reminded me every morning for the…
Why I Am a Toyota Mom…not sponsored
Until 2006 I was a Ford mom through and through. I purchased a Mustang when I was a new graduate from college. I purchased a Ford Taurus in anticipation of the birth of my first child. When I could no…
My Job Chart: Teaching Kids to Work
If you are like me, you will have days where everything works like clockwork. Kids get to school on time. Work assignments and meetings go as planned. Dinner is on the table. Chores are done. And then there are the…
@CityMommy Is Looking for New City Leaders
As many of you know, I am the Co-Leader for DC CityMommy. I Co-Lead with Rachel. I joined CityMommy about 2 months ago. I love helping the DC CityMommy grow. We’re a vibrant community of moms…looking to meet other moms…discuss…
Blogging for a Living?
Two years I started writing a blog. It was part of my grade for a graphic design and writing class. On the blog I commented on design elements that intrigued or repulsed me. Yes, repulsed. I have strong feelings when…
Cast Your Vote: American Express Members Project
The call was brief. A caller from a cancer organization called a few minutes ago. When she was done, I politely said that I had already committed to giving to other charities. I told the caller “Thank you.” This type…
‘Twas a Blur But We Got It Done
I am hazy about last week. We got it all done, but it is a blur. I had two ominous deadlines looming… Taxes — Are you like us? Did you leave your taxes til the last minute? I must admit…
Blockbuster Express Triple Play: I Know What I Am Doing This Weekend!
Last month as many of you know I discovered Blockbuster Express kiosks. I found one at my local K-Mart. For years I was a regular Blockbuster Express movie renter. But, one kid, two kids, and three kids with sports, activities,…
