Over the course of a single week, the weather has gone from suffocating and record breaking heat to what Gus calls “perfect football weather.” Which of course when translated by yours truly means “freezing. my. ass. off.” Last night we braved the coolness, plopped our butts on the cold metal bleachers to take in the junior varsity football game my boys were playing in. This particular game was of utmost importance to them because it […] Read the Full Article »
Pick Another Checkout Lane, Honey – We’re tightening our belts
Since Gus and I are embarking on a new life together – the economy sucks as bad as it does AND our dreams of owning a lake house grow, I’ve decided to attack our budget in ways I can – because I like control like that! After being SO inspired by my blog crush and forever inspiration, Kim Rowley and her $6 Target Trips – the lady on Today Show who purchased darned near $300 […] Read the Full Article »
Thugs Multiply In Tough Times
My brother got married Saturday. It was a happy day! For the first time in umm ever, my whole family was dressed up. I was so proud to show them off. When we were leaving the house, we noticed a seemingly ‘normal’ looking pair of guys looking at a car we have sitting near the road with a “For Sale” sign in the window. We paused in the drive and told them if they had […] Read the Full Article »