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  Lately, I have…I have felt the overwhelming desire to save.  To run.  To get my money in a safe place (whatever that is)…so…I can pay my bills, and to continue life…as we (or I) know it. I have not worked consistently since the Fall of 2017.  Considering this, I think for the most part […]

Hi there!  So much has been happening with me, with my family.  Some good, some not so good.  But I try – I try to focus on the positive.  It isn’t always easy, but it’s what I need to do at times. Money and finances – at this time, it’s been…a struggle.  But with the […]

It all started in New York City.  March of 2004.  And it continued to Chicago.  And then Detroit.  After that, Orlando.  Then came Houston and Phoenix.  Atlanta and Miami followed.  New York/New Jersey, New Orleans and San Francisco.  Followed by Dallas, Orlando again and New Orleans again.  This year, we are back to New York/New […]

This week has been a trying time for our family.  A few things have gone on that made me want to throw my hands up, running away while screaming “leave me alone, please.”  We will get through it all, in fact at this moment things are calming down.  Or at least are starting to.  But […]

    You can’t have a fun and proper gathering without the right items.  With the proper planning, you can be assured you will always have the supplies to make your party or get together fun, and coordinated at the same time. Always be on the lookout for reduced price paper goods.  When you are […]

A good party and/or a fun gathering needs some drinks.  Not necessarily alcoholic, yet you do need to keep your guests hydrated with all the good food you are serving.  What you are offering does not have to be fancy, expensive or anything like that.  Simple is always ok. What I always have on hand […]

Any good party or get together needs to include sweets. Though my guests and I often eat too much food and are full afterwards, we always have desserts.  As much as we enjoy these things, usually what we have isn’t too elaborate, and doesn’t end up costing much either. (photo credit Walmart.com) (photo credit wired.com) […]

I enjoy entertaining. To me, nothing is better than sitting around with family and friends, enjoying each other and enjoying good food. Of course, me being me – I try to combine style and fun with low cost (yes, it is possible). Get together events do not have to cost a fortune. When I talk […]

I have been around cats for over fifty years. At the beginning, we had one cat. When Max died, we waited a year and then got Sam. As a newlywed, we got Harry, and she lived for nineteen years. There was a short period of time, about four years when we just had our Beagle, […]

Besides the five furries, our household consists of Jeff and I. Here are my tips for keeping laundry costs to a minimum…or at least as low as they can be. 1. One towel per week, for one person. If you hang them up decently after use, and they dry good – there is no reason […]