Well it’s finally here! Christmas Day! Time to go to see friends and parents, watching the kids unwrap presents, and eating good food! What a tough last few years! I can honestly say I’ll be glad when 2009 is over. Here’s to 2010! Hopefully, employment and the stock market will be up! I just… Continue reading Christmas Day 2009
Working on Christmas Eve
Wow, this Christmas went really quick for me. I didn’t even get all the presents I wanted to get my kids. Subconsciously I think I’m still reeling from the cost of our 7 day Disney vacation. I’ll be at work tomorrow, so I thought the following pic is appropriate (I’m on-call Christmas Day! yay :():… Continue reading Working on Christmas Eve
Frugal Idea: How I Take Money From My Kids!
I’ve mentioned in the past how my kids get a weekly allowance based on their ages (son, age 9 = $9, daughter, age 6 = $6). It’s been an inconvenience getting their allowance money to the bank. It’s never been a fun task (unlike counting the money in their piggy banks!). So now I’ve decided just to take… Continue reading Frugal Idea: How I Take Money From My Kids!
Inventions That I’d Like to See – Solar Trains
When thinking of solar power, I always try to think of large flat area for the solar panels to sit and make electricity. I personally think my place of employment should have car port type structures out in the parking lot, with solar panels on top of them. This way it would be a win-win,… Continue reading Inventions That I’d Like to See – Solar Trains