We’ve reached those hazy, lazy, crazy days of summertime and ACKK, now we are halfway through “The Thirteen Weeks of Summer“. 6.5 weeks down and 6.5 to go. Several things have happened. To summarize. 1. I fell off the cash wagon this week. (Wow, how I wish there actually was something called “the cashwagon”.) It…Continue reading The Halfway Point Update and Revisions
Savings, Crow, a Foot and hopefully Chocolate Chip Cookies
This is my mom. She is the smartest woman on the planet. The slightly hysterical look she has in this photo is because I am goosing her to provoke the correct timing on the smile since our camera has about a minute and a half delay. She is also the best baker EVER. Her chocolate…Continue reading Savings, Crow, a Foot and hopefully Chocolate Chip Cookies
Shopping the Low Ryder Way: Register Here
Are you interested to learn how to get all your toiletries and household goods at the drugstore for almost NOTHING? (It’s not by going to Wal-mart either!) I’m conducting workshop on Monday, July 5th (Drugstores) from 7-9 PM in Waxhaw. (Last week, June 28th, we talked about the basics of grocery store couponing. There were…Continue reading Shopping the Low Ryder Way: Register Here
July Menu Plan
I posted a plan last month and realized that I probably should have posted a running “actual” to show the ebb and flow of our menu over time. I think I will do that for this month, so you can check back to this post any time you are curious to see what we are…Continue reading July Menu Plan
Week 4 and 5 Update
Rather than continuing to search high and low for the cord that connects the camera to the computer, I am simply going to upload a picture from last year’s beach trip since the photo is in no way connected to this post anyway. It is only to lure you in. Here’s the update from the…Continue reading Week 4 and 5 Update
No Saving for a Rainy Day
I am including this lovely picture of the beach to sweeten up the fact that this post may be hugely unpopular. So look at the photo when you start feeling lots of ire. Okay, so I have mentioned in a few previous posts that J and I don’t really save money. Many of you have…Continue reading No Saving for a Rainy Day
Why Cash?
One of my problems with the cash system is the cash. I was told that this system would give me a greater sense of loss and help me keep up with my money. But I have a fear and likelihood of actually losing it–as in, money falling out of my wallet, pocket, purse, or a…Continue reading Why Cash?
The Longest Day
Well, I brought my computer thinking that the relaxing environment of the beach would afford me lots of time to pursue my new blogging hobby with lots of creative posts. But so far, it seems to have wiped my brain clear of thoughts all together, so if I disappear for a few days here and…Continue reading The Longest Day
Summer Activities
Since J is home all summer long, we have to make sure that we have activities that keep us busy and prevent us from driving each other crazy. For this reason, we like to have a daily activity for each day that helps both us and the kids. Last summer, when we still only had…Continue reading Summer Activities
Summertime Memories: Standing Under a Waterfall
I started to do a post about scheduling daily activities for your kids to keep you and them busy during the summer, but as I began, I remembered that I had some pictures from when J and I were kids that I wanted to include. Looking through these pictures has brought me great joy and…Continue reading Summertime Memories: Standing Under a Waterfall