Weekly Thoughts:
This Labor Day weekend, our big plans are to attend my son’s soccer tournament this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. At first I wasn’t excited, it was just a typical part of the routine. Then I realize how special these moments are! This is our time to be there for our son, watching him do what he loves.
I was sitting out on the sidelines, looking at the surrounding trees leaves fluttering in the gentle wind, when it hit me! I was going to have a great time! And so far I have!
If you have kids, realize that these are cheap forms of entertainment that could build your child’s confidence.
My Favorite Reads of the Week:
Well Heeled Blog: The Thin Line Between Minimalist & Moocher - Well Heeled makes an excellent point this article!
Everyday Tips and Thoughts: Heavy Drinkers Expected to Live Longer Than Non-Drinkers? – We all know that a glass of wine once a day is good for us… But Kris takes it a step further! Read this eye-opening article!
Financial Samurai: Spending Too Much Money And Course Correcting - Sam talks about feeling a bit guilty about spending more than he hoped for the last three months! This week he had a lot of funny and entertaining posts! You might want to check Sam’s entire week out!
Free Money Finance: Big Difference Between Average and Median Net Worths - FMF make a great point about Average vs Median Net Worths. Big Whales like Mr Buffett and Mr. Gates skews the Average number to such a degree that it’s no longer a good representation of the real average middle class folks.
Budgeting in the Fun Stuff: Fit in a Fun Friday – Daydreaming About $500 - This was a very fun post! I really did start to imagine what I would do with an extra $500… and it was surprisingly a lot. I wonder if I’m depriving myself?
Young and Thrifty: 6 Tips for Buying Organic On the Cheap - Young does a very impressive writeup on buy organic as cheaply as possible.
Bucksome Boomer: What’s the Definition of Needs? - Kay Lynn discusses why people view what are needs and what are wants differently!
Monevator: 101 ways to save money - This is a great list of tips and ideas! Very comprehensively done, and very spot on! This English blogger always produces quality material!
Little House in the Valley: Ten Signs You’re Not Prepared for Retirement - Humorous, but also hits hard at home. Very funny while making a great point!
My Favorite Weekly Post from Money Reasons:
Less is More On The Road To Accumulating Wealth, talks about spending less to save more!
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Thanks for the wrap mate! Hope the Soccer tourney turned out well! I lost in my 2nd match today, ran out of steam.
@Finance Samurai
Sad to hear that! Sounded grueling!
Hopefully, the soccer tournament turns out well (finger’s cross)…
Thanks for including my post! Enjoy the soccer match.
np! We lost our 3rd match.. but it was close! We tied and then had to do some kind of kicking a goal contest to determine the winner.
Thanks for the link!
My son’s team won their age group at his tournament, and team team my daughter played for did not fare as well. However, our Monday is wide open, and I am looking forward to a barbecue dinner!
Hurray! It’s great to hear some good news (well at least in regards to your son)!
We did decide to go canoeing this Monday. It was up in the air for a while.
Thanks for the mention! Hope you have an awesome Labor Day! It seems all my blogger friends are involved in the soccer scene…
@Budgeting in the Fun Stuff
We lost, but I still enjoyed it! My son played well!
You have a great Labor Day too! We’re going canoeing tomorrow!!!
I can tell you these years go by fast! I’m glad you recognized the special moments.
Thanks for including me in the weekly cache!
@Kay Lynn @ Bucksome Boomer
Yes, I’m lucky that I’m not in my 20s with kids… I probably wouldn’t value my kids the same way I do now…
Weird!! I just received a pingback now.. (it’s about 3 months overdue lol)
In any case, thanks for mentioning my post!