The Year I Learned How To Save Money

This was a serious penny pinching year for me.  We move from California to Michigan, not only starting a new life in a new home, but a new job as well…more like 3 new jobs…all in one year! Each job better than the one before, each job a stepping stone to something better. I really …

What Shopping in 2009 Taught Me

My girls got some great gifts this year for Christmas.  I have deemed it, “The year of the doll” because most of their gifts were dolls or were doll related.  They got the Disney Princess Sparkle baby dolls, at least 5 Barbie dolls each, one got a stroller and the list goes on. I did …