Author Archives: lifeissmashingalways

I just got finished taking one of those silly Facebook surveys. You know, the ones that have you list your favorite type things, have you done this, have you done that. And I started thinking about more of these type questions… My favorite movie of all time is Austin Powers Goldmember. I wear a size […]

I am always looking for ways to get a little more money into my life, and so I have launched a little side business called Lisa’s Laundry. This small venture is a laundry-at-home service. I will pick up and drop off laundry at the client’s requested location. I am offering very quick turn around. I […]

I like to entertain. It is always a lot of fun to have people over, and those visits usually include food (and plenty of it). Typically, we eat so much that we are usually full, but there are always desserts. I make a few different things that come out pretty good, despite minimal effort. Making […]

As you know, we recently came back from a Cruise. It was wonderful – everything about it was perfect, and we had no complaints. None at all. What we did have was tons of compliments, and many favorite things. One of the best things we had while cruising was the Rum Cake. Eating the small […]

Yes, I am. I have the best friends and the best family, and I feel very fortunate. You see, yesterday was a Pay Per View Day. That’s a day that the WWE broadcasts a special show, a PPV. While we have had a few minor parties, last night was one of our original, old school […]

I need to save money. As we are just about to plan our next cruise, barely a week after returning from the first one – it’s more important than ever. I have been thinking of a few things that can help me to add to my bank account (or at least have that same bank […]

I’m a Cat Mom. I have known this for many years. With the exception of a few short years between 2003 and 2007, I have always had a cat wherever I lived. Now, Jeff and I have five. These three above are Beavis, Stanley and JB. So, you know you’re a Cat Mom (or a […]

Indulgence – indulging in self; satisfaction, gratification, fulfillment… I write a lot about saving money. It means a lot to me, because since I try to be careful (frugal) with my money, it enables me to spend on things that I find to be significant. I spend my pennies (and considerably more) on things that […]

I like to do a lot of things that cost money. And because I choose to do these things and spend money (instead of saving) I don’t consider myself cheap. I consider myself frugal. Our money goes towards traveling and experiences that will give us memories. And believe me, I have many. Because there are […]

This picture is a pretty accurate description of kitchens I had back in the 1980s. Brings back such memories. That being said, I am always on the lookout for tips, tricks, helpful hints – you know, hacks. These few have always served me well. I like to make meals with meat that either needs to […]