Category: Money-savin’

Before I go to sleep …

Posted on June 22, 2012 by

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You guys, I am committing the ultimate Mommy crime right now. I am not sleeping — or even trying to sleep — while the baby is sleeping. Just now, I got out of bed and crept to the laptop to write this post. I… Continue Reading “Before I go to sleep …”

Category: Hard times, It's all about me, Maternity leave, Mental health, Mommy confession, Mommy time, Money-savin', WAHM

Mommy confession …

Posted on June 2, 2011 by

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The other day I had a momentary flash of guilt when I spent $39. It was not even on me. It was not on shoes or clothes or nail polish or delicious turquoise tights or any of the somewhat extremely frivolous things I used to buy… Continue Reading “Mommy confession …”

Category: How things have changed, Mommy confession, Money-savin'

When mommies shop

Posted on February 18, 2011 by

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About a month ago, I was out running errands with Darling Husband. I insisted I wanted to go to Old Navy, because I’d gotten an e-mail about a big Kids/Baby sale. About 95% of Baby Boy’s clothes are hand-me-downs and items bought at the… Continue Reading “When mommies shop”

Category: How things have changed, Money-savin'

Freezer Feast 2011

Posted on January 19, 2011 by

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I am about to do the impossible. For me, at least. Our family is going to attempt to get through the next 31 days without buying (ALMOST) anything at the grocery store. This sounds crazy to me, because even though Darling Husband is the… Continue Reading “Freezer Feast 2011”

Category: Freezer Feast 2011, Money-savin'

Big changes are a-comin’!

Posted on December 1, 2010 by

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Oh, hi. I think I forget how to use a computer. I just untangled my fingers from the cord of the vacuum and managed to finally put down the Windex bottle. I have basically done nothing but dust, wipe, vacuum, organize, neaten, sweep, tidy,… Continue Reading “Big changes are a-comin’!”

Category: Happiness, Hard times, Marriage, Money-savin'

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