Everyday Life
Dishwasher for Dummies
We had a dishwasher growing up and it was always my job to unload it after they got washed. And just like any chore I hated it after several years of having to do it all the time. My mom was always in charge of FILLING the dishwasher. She had this WAY that she did [...]
Kirby Vacuums – Not a Fan of Their Sales Approach
How many of you have had your doorbell ring and had a person offer you a free carpet cleaning? How many of you got suckered into it, not realizing that there was a HUGE CATCH attached to the whole thing? Well, yesterday around lunchtime my doorbell rang. The funny thing is that I was still [...]
We All Have Mononucleosis
Can you believe it? My children and I have Mononucleosis (other wise known as “mono” or “the kissing disease”). The only thing I ever knew about mono was from kids in high school who had gotten it and missed like a month of school. For us, it all started back in March when my son, [...]
Are you a Sucker for SALES?
The other day I brought my son to Toys R Us to spend a gift card that he got from his uncle for his birthday. I was excited for him. Even as an adult, I still love Toys R Us. Walking in and seeing all of the fun things and thinking about what my children [...]
Our Saturday Outing in Chappaqua, NY
We really enjoy spending time together as a family, especially after a long work week. Friday evenings and Saturdays are always set aside for us to do something special – preferably with the least amount of money as possible. I often look online for hiking spots and local parks for us to visit. We even [...]













