I’ve never purchased a used car. I’m not saying this to sound superior. On the contrary, it is just that I have found buying a new car to be preferable. Over the years, I have saved a lot of money…
SCHOOL: The Tale of Two Homecoming Dances
One year, we had the tale of two school dances. That year one daughter was at a public high school, while the other daughter was at a private high school. I don’t need to tell you that the two dances…
SPORTS: Musings on Family: Sports and Activities
I am guilt personified. If there is something to feel guilty about, I will find it. I will seek it out. I will claim that guilt as my own. And sometimes I manufacture guilt out of thin air. I have…
ORGANIZATION: Musings on Home: Building a New Home, then Renovating a Home
3/20/2013: My builder was a cheapskate. There was no doorbell. Really. He installed no light fixtures in any of the rooms in my home except for the dining room chandelier. Ridiculous. As a new home buyer, I never thought to ask…
CHARITY: Giving Back and Social Media
4/24/2014: I was one of the first people in my community to embrace social media. I live in a rural community where 3-5 years ago people were hesitant to use email and certainly would not log on to Signupgenius.com to…
REVIEW: Review: 2006 Toyota Sienna
PROS…as of 2014 Passenger side sliding door in the 2006 Toyota Sienna is great for kids. Easy to get in and out of van. Also great for carpool drop off and pickup as my kids can easily get out of…