I had a busy week last week. It was my wedding anniversary, a birthday party, and we had to go to the city twice to get my brake lights fixed so I couldn’t get a lot done. Even though I didn’t complete some of these goals, I did manage to work on new ones. I’m […]
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Free Stuff for Kids at Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods
My daughter and I frequent Trader Joe’s every week and Whole Foods once a month for specialty items. All this time, I didn’t know about their kid’s programs until now. Both Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods have a mascot in the store. Trader Joe’s has a stuffed pink owl and I don’t know what Whole […]
When You Can’t Afford Cobra Insurance
When you lose your job, you also lose your valuable health insurance. Although Cobra insurance is great for continuing coverage, especially if you have a pre-existing condition, it is outrageously expensive! You now need to pay the portion that your former employer covered and that’s why the amount is so high. When you have a […]
5 Goals This Week
I’ve been inspired with goal setting from MoneySavingMom. In fact, I wouldn’t have been able to finish my book if it weren’t for goal setting. I’m learning that my goals have to be specific and have a time frame in order to be completed. Of course, I don’t always reach all of my goals 100% […]
Ashton Kutcher’s Humble Beginnings
Have you seen this video of Ashton Kutcher’s speech at the Teen Choice Awards this year? He actually gets serious for once, with a poignant, motivational speech worthy enough to belong in a TED conference. He reveals his real name and all of the low paying jobs he has done to get to where he […]