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Budgeting is a Bad Word
2008-02-12 14:00:00
I finally finished the online Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University and Total Money Makeover. Although the only debt we have is our slew of mortgages, and financially, we are doing fine, I couldn't pass up the free offer on the normally $100 course. Honestly, Dave has a lot of good tools and lessons...plus, he's funny. I've even downloaded the MP3 files of the course to my Zune in case I need a refresher or "pick me up" somewhere down the road. Dave covers the gamut of financial topics from buying things, selling things, paying off debt, saving, housing and even giving...great advice. Taking the course forced me to sit down and actually do a budget among other things. A budget should not be a set-in-stone strict "all or nothing" approach. It is a GUIDELINE that will give you limits on your spending...for your own financial situation. So what if you don't want to spend money on the course but still want to see how you're doing financially?Take the time to download th...
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How Do You Do Your Do?
2008-02-11 13:00:00
I am just not feeling well at the moment...in fact, I am sick. I just spent $240 on my hair. I haven't had my hair "done" in the last eight months. Up until today, I was a Supercuts kind of gal...dutifully using the newspaper coupons to get my hair done at the chain haircut place where no appointments are needed. I finally decided to try something different. I figured, if I've gone that long without a haircut, then I deserve something really nice, right?Well, I spent about three hours at this ritzy place with master and apprentice stylists. I should've known it was pricey when I didn't see the typical price list posted on the wall. There were also no gossip magazines but nice and stylish Vogues and some other fashion magazines I had never heard of. Sigh....So now I have rich brown hair, almost black with a red tinge and some totally fake-looking bleached out highlights to show for it. That's all I have to show for those three hours. My husband is going to kill me if h...

The Ugly Payday Loan
2008-02-08 13:30:00
Why is it that these payday loan places are littered outside every front gate? I just have to vent a little today. I just had an internet payday loan company want to advertise on my blog. I politely declined, but I wanted to say "Are you out of your mind?!!!" I am wondering if people realize, when they go to a place like this, they are paying over 500% interest on a short term loan!!! You can get a better rate from your neighborhood loan shark for God's sakes. With that being said, there are some things you can do NOW to keep yourself from ever walking into such a place again. I promise.Before you even get started, looking at your bank and credit card statements, you need to sit down and reflect on yourself...and your spouse if you have one. Women are intuitive, and if you listen to yourself, you will know what your true situation is. We usually know before any guy would...that we have backed ourselves into a corner. Ask yourself:Are you living beyond your means? Do you ...
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Be Your Own Retailer for Nothing
2008-02-07 13:00:00
We recently went to Busch Gardens and saw a few families running around with those Dr. Seuss "Thing 1", "Thing 2" and so on t-shirts. At first, they were kind of interesting and fun...until I saw the third or fourth family with the shirts...all in red. All exactly alike. But it got me thinking. What if someone came up with a neat way to make your own stuff, whether it's a t-shirt, mug, calendar, book...whatever gadget that can be personalized. And then, everyone in your extended family can order a set or copy...and, if your designs are original and fun enough, everyone else will buy it too...an instant small business with no upfront costs.You can do this right now over at Cafe Press. My brother, who used to be in a band, sold boxes of t-shirts and band groupie paraphanelia from this site. I thought it would be fun to maybe make a family history book at the site to hand out next Christmas. I am the keeper of all the old family photographs and wouldn't that be a surprise for...
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What Do You Keep in Your Car?
2008-02-06 15:30:00
It was a bit chilly this morning...enough to freeze my windshield in Central Florida. I came across a stranded motorist this morning, a young lady with a little toddler in the car. It wasn't a flat tire or something obvious, but she had called her husband to come get her. Here she was in her pajamas and a toddler in the car with no socks and nothing warm to wear for either of them. I immediately grabbed my wool blanket from the car. You see, many years ago actually, I was stranded on the road...and I never forgot it either. Before you happily get in your car tomorrow morning, keep these things in mind.Wear clean underwear. You know what I mean. You never know what can happen, so if you don't mind trudging down the road in your bathrobe and slippers, then by all means, wear what you want. But I at least try to look human and somewhat presentable when I go out...even if it is just up to the school, less than a mile away.Always take your cell phone. That way you can immedia...
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Life Lessons of a Military Wife Carnival #6
2008-02-05 13:51:00
Welcome to the February 5, 2008 edition of Life Lessons of a Military Wife Carnival ! I hope everyone is moving right along this year. I'm guessing many of you have had the election and getting your tax paperwork in line on your minds. I know I have been! Go grab your cup of coffee and enjoy this month's articles. As always, thanks for participating and sending them! Daily Lifeblue skelton presents Day Zero Movie Trailer posted at Blue Skelton Publications, saying, "Here is a movie trailer for a new film called Day Zero which is a movie about what would happen if the draft was reinstated. Day Zero follows the lives of 3 friends as they prepare to go to war."Wenchypoo presents This Just In: 6 Foolish Ways to Go Green posted at Wisdom From Wenchypoo's Mental Wastebasket.Sabine Pyrchalla presents Resources for Military Families « U.S. Army PCS posted at U.S. Army PCS, saying, "I know for myself - starting to feel "at home" and finding all the resources you have gotten used to, ...
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Kindergarten or College Grad - Find Out Here
2008-02-04 13:00:00
Movie ReviewsI had to laugh at this one. Actually, I stood up and cheered! My college days weren't all for naught. I DID get something out of the whole experience. Click on the graphic and plug in some of your favorite blogs...you may surprise yourself...and the blog owner! The gadget simply figures out what reading level your blog is on. Now if only the thing could churn out some earth shattering news or ideas...or even something tasty to chew on, I'd be first in line! Have fun with it:-))
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Before You Switch Your Credit Card Yet Again
2008-02-01 13:00:00
One way or another, we are all tempted by low teaser rates on credit cards. Many of us do have some credit card debt and wouldn't it be nice to not add more on top of what you are paying. Or at least that's how we like to rationalize it, don't we? Before you switch over to that zero interest credit card, or shop around for a new card, keep these tips in mind.How long does the zero rate last and will you change your spending habits? It does no good to switch your balance over to another account..and then continue to charge it up! Divide the balance by the number of months. Vow to pay that amount each month. If you can't do that, then you would be better off with a low interest loan from your credit union instead.See what the APR is once the zero interest period ends. Most of these teaser zero interest cards jump to some skyhigh rate after the "getting to know you" period is over. Are you prepared for that?Decide NOW how and when you will pay off the balance. Six months ...
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Exercise Without Exercising
2008-01-31 14:40:00
You can actually get some exercising done without setting time aside and without going to the gym or wherever. You can even lose pounds and inches and not even realize it. I'm not talking about some kind of miracle mumbo jumbo, just an alternate way of doing things in your daily life. Here's the scoop.Plan ahead a bit...and get on the road to a "new you" with minimum hassle and a just a bit of planning:Park at the end of the parking lot. Stop looking for spaces right at the entrance. There is also the added benefit of keeping down the number of possible door dings to your car, and most likely, you won't have to hunt for parking either.Keep it parked far away. If you are in a place with errand running in one area....just keep your car where it is!Take the stairs. Stay away from elevators and escalators and anything mechanical. You really can get a great workout, even if it's only for a few minutes, walking up a flight of stairs...or two.Do two things at once. This may se...
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These people are going to need a very big shovel!
2008-01-30 13:31:00
As many of you know, I am a big fan of financial guru, Ric Edelman. His advice is timely, and he doesn't mess around! He gives great all-around financial advice, and when it comes to smashing debt, he is blunt enough to make you cry! When I get a chance, I like to watch CNBC's "The Millionaire Inside". They like to get a panel of experts together and have at it. I was absolutely ASTOUNDED by the trouble these folks are in...and I mean trouble. It got me wondering...How in the world did they let it get that far? What did their parents teach them and what effect, good or bad, did it have on these people? Do I see a bit of myself in any of these people? What is the country's future if we keep going on this path? How do they get started fixing this mess? Are they going to take the advice of the experts on the show?Anyway, if you didn't catch the episode last night, I think they will eventually post it here. In the meantime, read some of the good advice and points these e...
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Non-stick Pans and Canaries - Urban Legend?
2008-01-29 14:00:00
I'm sure you've already heard about the lady with the canaries who killed them off by using non-stick, sometimes known by its brand name Teflon, cookware. I know that's why I haven't bought any. If it could kill a bird, what could it do to me and my family? I know birds are sensitive, but I just couldn't get over that minor detail. I happened to do some reading here and there..more here than there lately, and found out there are some myths and things are not totally what they appear to be.The bottom line is that, yes....non-stick cookware can be dangerous, BUT only if used improperly. Good Housekeeping ran some tests and found out that the coating of these non-stick pans tends to disintegrate at a certain temperature. So, for those of you who like to fry or cook on high heat...nay, nay...don't do that. In their tests, safe temperatures ranged from about 200 deg F to about 470 deg F. When you start getting hotter than that, things start to go badly and the chemicals tha...
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The Only Salad Dressing You'll Ever Need - No More Storebought!
2008-01-28 13:43:00
How many of those packaged salad dressings and bottles do you go through a year? You probably get complacent and think you have to get these things. They are convenient. They are tasty...or at least you convince yourself of this. Do you know, you can have a better, cheaper and more satisfying dressing that can be changed many different ways to match your meal? My German oma taught me this goody a long time ago, and it is my most requested item from everyone who eats a meal out of my kitchen.This vinaigrette is versatile and EASY. The basic ingredients are as follows:Olive or salad oilVinegar (apple cider, red wine or balsamic)SugarSaltAnd those are just the basic ingredients. You always want to remember to do about three parts oil to one or two parts vinegar. For a medium bowl full of salad, I use about three TBS of oil and 2 TBS vinegar. I add a few shakes of sugar and a dash more salt. That would be about 1/2 tsp to 3/4 tsp of each. Go ahead and taste it. You'll see w...
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Cooking for a LARGE Group - aka "The Soccerteam Dinner"
2008-01-25 14:45:00
After offering all this time to help, I was finally asked to cook a meal for our exchange student's soccer team. I immediately said yes, then panicked about it immediately afterwards. While I was racking my brain, I could not think of an instance where I cooked for more than 10 people...and these were big strapping boys....over 20 of them. Am I nuts? What was I going to make that would be easy, filling, smell good and would be easy to transport? Be sure to hang onto these two recipes. I ended up making the first one - to rave reviews. The second recipe would've worked out as well I think. I always make the second one when making a meal for someone homebound and unable to cook. It also works fantastic for a leftover.I knew I wasn't going to be home all day, so that threw out the chicken and rice recipe. That one you have to start almost three hours ahead of time. It's mostly baking time, but still, if you're not home, it's obviously not going to work. Where's my cr...
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New Car Dream Wish List With Technology Available Today
2008-01-25 14:21:00
Every once in awhile, I catch myself day dreaming about my car of the future...near future of course. Forget that I refuse to pay full price for a brand new car and forget that I just got a new car a few years ago, hence the refusal to ever pay for a brand new car again. But, that's what dreams are for, right? I mean, why don't most cars have the things on this list? The technology, for the most part IS available today, or at the very latest...tomorrow. Cost shouldn't be an issue, cause if the cars had all this stuff, more people would buy the thing! In light of my latest interest and car troubles, here is my list.Okay, the car, or probably a van or SUV-type vehicle, cause a car is just too small, would need to have:Some kind of microchip in the key FOB so you will never lock your keys in the car again. Somehow, that darn key would know that it's sitting on the floor or carseat somewhere, INSIDE the car and not allow you to manually lock the car doors.Self inflating tires...
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The Shallow End Was Over Four Feet Deep
2008-01-23 14:02:00
Yesterday, I listened to a travel writer peddling her new website. Did we really need yet another travel website? According to her, we did. She recently went on a vacation where she had some pool troubles.You see, she had booked this resort that touted itself as family friendly and then she got into the much anticipated pool to find the shallow end was over four feet deep. I guess normally, this would not be a problem, but on this trip, she had two little toddlers with her. The poor dears ended up clinging to her the entire vacation time she was in the water. She couldn't swim. She couldn't relax and the pool, which was supposed to be the highlight of the trip, became a big headache for her.Did this ruin her trip? No, it did not, because she, like the rest of us, made do with the resources she had...BUT, perhaps she wouldn't have picked that particular resort had she known about the pool. How many times has something similar happened to you and your family? I personally ...
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The Wounded Soldier of Today
2008-01-22 13:00:00
Most of us still remember the scandals and the outright mess that was happening within the Army healthcare system, particularly at Walter Reed Hospital. We heard wounded soldiers, some severely disabled seemingly thrown out with the trash. I know that sounds harsh, but that's what it amounted to. I remembered thinking...how is the military going to clean up this mess? How are they going to revamp a way to care for these soldiers..sometimes indefinitely? Why am I even talking about it? I think that every military spouse should be familiar with the system. It is actually comforting to see what is being done now to change it...which you won't find in the news unfortunately. We also need to get with the program because we, that's you and your military spouse, may find yourself confronted with the system some time in the near future. No one likes to talk about it, but it is a reality, and the more you know, the easier you'll find to deal with it should it happen to your fami...
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Do I Want It or Need It?
2008-01-18 14:00:00
Remember when you were a kid and said, "But mom, I NEED that!"...Funny, we still do this today. I can't tell you the countless times I've told my husband I have to go to the store because I NEED something...correction...it should be because I WANT something. So how do you really distinguish what you need or want besides running through the basic food and shelter thing or the list of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, at least the basic ones?Follow these steps before making a purchase, and you'll get a better clue if you really need it...want it...have the money for it...can really use it...or are you throwing your money away or worse, getting deeper into debt? Let me tell you, it was pretty disheartening watching the news this morning. I think I counted the word "recession" at least 20 times in a one hour newscast. Our houses are full of junk and stuff we don't need or want. We Americans have let this "credit monster" gain such control of us....that we are starting to flounder....
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An Elusive Travel Website for Military - Big Savings!
2008-01-17 13:42:00
As many of you know, I have a relative, Arno, who works for one of the airlines. He has been to every continent on our green earth and is pretty close to visiting four or five dozen countries by now. He manages to get around. I guess that's one of the perks you deal with when you have passengers screaming at you and lost luggage and flights that don't want to leave on time. Speaking of perks...He did tell me about one site that caters to airline employees. They get discounts on travel packages, hotels, rental cars...every time I turn around, he is telling me of a new place that gives him a discount...including Amazon.com and some other shopping sites....hey....what about the rest of us?I was pleasantly surprised the other day, when he told me about a site that gives huge discounts to travel industry personnel AND those in the military. Of course I checked it out right away. A 7 day cruise in Tahiti for around $500 per person? Was that a misprint? Apparently...no. The dis...
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Welcome a New Neighbor Tomorrow
2008-01-16 13:46:00
I can still remember the day we sat in our new house, with no furniture, exhausted from cleaning, when the doorbell rang. There was my neighbor holding a large plate of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies! We made our introductions, exchanged some phone numbers. She offered to be of assistance whenever we needed anything and went on her way. I was literally changed by this event. It is now many years later...and I still look back fondly on that day...and won't ever forget it.I was cleaning, up to my eyeballs in dirt and was just tired as all get out. My kids were getting on my nerves and my hubby was already at work. I kept saying...one more thing, one more thing. The kids were so hungry, but I didn't want to stop just yet...and they were little back then too. And then my neighbor appeared.Through the years, we exchanged cookies on holidays, waved to each other in the driveway, called upon one another when we needed help. But for the most part, we didn't interact on a ...
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S-t-r-e-t-c-h Your $$$ in 2008
2008-01-15 13:00:00
There's something about a new year that causes you to be motivated...kind of like starting out on a clean slate. I like to start off the year....every year, with a brainstorm of money saving ideas. I add a few new ones every year. It's kind of become a game for me, and the neat thing about it, is that you're saving oodles of money here!As you start 2008 , see if you can implement any of these strategies:Try to stay away from processed foods. Processed foods and ready-made foods carry a higher price tag. You can easily find recipes on line that replicate some of those cream soups, bread coatings, snacks and cookies...just about anything out there. What is the trade off? Obviously....time. But, with that being said, pick one or two expensive processed foods you eat...and cut them out. You'll find you probably won't miss them.Save gas by consolidating your errand running. With gas prices continuing to rise, this one just makes sense.Pick one "luxury item" to try to go wit...
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Gonna Be a Commander's Wife?
2008-01-14 13:54:00
We've all had an encounter with at least one - a higher ranking NCO or officer's wife who literally wore her husband's rank. She was the one who came waltzing into the office, expecting all the soldiers to jump. She also comes to every function and interjects herself in about five different ways. She is someone you obviously don't need to emulate, lest you become the most disliked or talked about couple in the unit, because yes, it will reflect negatively on your husband and his time in command.Remember, you and your husband will be under the microscope..the higher the command, the bigger the magnifying glass! Even if your spouse is about to take a squad or platoon, it would be good sense to follow these tips. This is your chance to have a positive impact on peoples' lives, to do good and to be remembered. I still remember myself, and can actually say some of these ladies have influenced my lives...that's some heady stuff.Be prepared, don't go into this blind and make a...
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Free Music Online...That's Perfectly Legal
2008-01-11 13:43:00
I got a "trial by fire" so to speak when I got my Microsoft Zune for Christmas. I like to listen to a few podcasts...the financial gurus Dave Ramsey and Ric Edelman being my favorites. I guess my husband saw me wasting too much time on the computer listening in, so now I can get their latest talk shows and listen to them on my outings around town...very handy. And then when I saw the music...my hubby had uploaded all my favorite hits from the 80s and 90s! What a great feeling to listen to all that old stuff. Now my kids happen to get Zunes too from Santa. They,for the most part, don't like to listen to that "old lady stuff", so we looked at alternatives to get them their favorite songs. They have been diehard XM Radio Top 20 listeners for about 6 months now. It's funny to see the "almost tweenies" get into the latest songs and artists and such, mouthing the wrong words and keeping just a step behind the beat.After dutifully downloading a few songs from the Zune Marketplac...
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Free Personalized Menu and Fitness Plans
2008-01-10 14:00:00
Normally, I like to stay away from processed foods. For the most part, they do have a lot of additives (ie junk that makes them smell and look good) and then they sock you with a higher price on top of that indignity. But, with that being said, you know I'm going to point out a silver lining here. I found a site that has been a big help in my menu planning, and now, they also have a daily fitness plan to get you moving and keep you on track.I'm talking about Kraft Foods. I signed up for their seasonal magazine, which is full of recipes, menu and snack ideas, plus what's new at Kraft. The magazine comes in my mailbox five times a year. I rip out the pages of recipes I want to try, and dutifully keep track of these recipes like this. I know, I know...a few pages are marketing fluff, but for the most part, I've been pleasantly surprised.One of Kraft Foods updated features, is their customizable Meal and Fitness Plan. You get recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts an...
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My Run In with the "No Flat Tires"
2008-01-10 13:00:00
It looked good on paper. It really did. When I splurged a few years ago and bought my top-of-the-line Honda Odyssey Touring Van, I think I added every gadget there was to add....including those nifty tires that never go flat. The gist is that you can get a "flat tire" but still keep driving on these babies...up to 50 MPH for something like 50 to 100 miles.Even though I do know how to change a tire...and I can even do basic car maintenance such as changing the oil...I always had this unnatural fear of having to change a tire under pressure. Maybe it is my introverted personality and not wanting to be judged in public, but I used to really fear having to stop in traffic with a van full of young children, and in a dress or worse, looking like a slob (my neighbor takes her kid to school in a bathrobe), having to change a flat tire with everyone speeding by and no one stopping.So, when I saw this particular option, I didn't think twice about adding it on. In fact, I think with the ...
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Thrifty Travel Is Within Your Reach
2008-01-08 13:00:00
Now is the season for cheap airfare, hotels and even cruises. I have a friend who always does their yearly Disney cruise this month, just for that reason. You can't get it any cheaper in any other month. How do you usually go about shopping for your next vacation? If you've got some time on your hands, it will pay off to take a few extra steps.Be your own travel agent. As you find new hotel, airfare, rental car and travel destination websites, bookmark them. Be sure to watch the travel section in your newspaper and keep a small notebook of company names, deals and trends.Don't forget about your club memberships. I'm talking AAA, the warehouse membership stores (Sam's and Costcos as an example), AARP and other organizations you are a member of, including some of your service clubs and professional clubs.Check the airfare trends. Get a good idea ahead of time what prices typically are at the time you want to travel.Read up on reviews so you don't pick the dirty hotel...
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Roasting a Chicken IS Therapy
2008-01-07 13:00:00
There is a very short connection between your brain and your nose, if you haven't noticed this already. Remember when the smell of bacon and eggs used to rouse you out of bed? Freshly baked cookies remind me of my childhood. Did you know roasting a chicken can bring instant therapy and healing?This is actually an excerpt from Jacey Eckhardt's book, The Homefront Club, a book written by a military spouse with lots of light hearted stories and advice."Having a really wish-we-never-moved-hate-this-stupid place kind of day? Then roast a chicken. I always do. It's better than Prozac for the unsettled soul. And a roasted chicken takes no culinary talent whatsoever. Rinse the bird off. Dig out its entrails. Stuff the cavity with an onion or a cut lemon and some rosemary and thyme. Add a little salt and pepper. Roast at 325 deg for 25 min per lb. Baste. Because as you go about your chores, as you dig away your life, the scent of Roast Chicken Love will fill your house. It ...
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No More Cereal for Breakfast
2008-01-04 15:00:00
My family is in a breakfast cereal rut. On weekends, I do play a little Martha Stewart and make eggs to order or a breakfast casserole, but during the weekdays, it just ain't happenin! There really are some other quick and healthy and breakfast ideas that your kids can really sink their teeth into. Here are a few ideas:Toasted bagels with cream cheese. For some reason, my son wants these things every morning for the last week. We went to a nice breakfast at a friend's house, and that's what they happened to have. Go figure.Hard boiled eggs. Boil a dozen before you go to bed and then refrigerate. My kids like to take the egg slicer, slice 'em up and put them on a piece of toasted bread spread with a thin layer of mayo.Fruit salad. Make a bowl the night before. This one's more for me than the kids, but it's refreshing and eye-opening eating a bowl of fruit with a dollop of vanilla yogurt in the morning. I use mostly strawberries, grapes, pineapples, kiwi and then add ...
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The New Military Brat
2008-01-03 15:00:00
Since I am one myself and raising two, I consider myself somewhat of an expert. Ha, got you there, didn't I! I am no expert, but I do know at least a little bit about the subject. So, of course I started thinking again...not too dangerously, just enough to wonder how things have changed and how this vagabond but structured lifestyle is going to affect our two boys.Don't ask me what got me looking, but somehow, I found a library book entitled, Military Brat s by Mary Edwards Wertsch. I put it on hold and got it last week. I did a double take when the librarian handed me the thing....it's heavier than a dictionary! My first thought was, "Man, how can there be so much be written on the subject?" and my second thought was "Oh God, this stuff must really be dry". Well, much of the stuff is psycho analyzing bullsh*t in there and yes, it is dry, but it got me thinking about my own life. On a positive note, the book has many stories and quotes from military brats, and it made me ...
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The Quest for a Great Hair Cut
2008-01-02 17:00:00
Thank-you Tootie for this article! I think we all can totally relate! Somehow I managed to survive our recent military move, including the packing, the sale of our home (finally!), and even navigating around our new base. But, there's only one thing that I've dreaded more than anything else: finding a new hairstylist. Not just any hairstylist ? a great hairstylist. The irony is that I hardly spend any time doing my hair. In fact, aside for a quick blow dry in the morning, I almost completely neglect my hair altogether. But, I know a great hairstylist can do great things cutting my hair ? and thus cutting my number of bad hair days, at least in half.It took me a couple years at our last base to find a great hairstylist. For a while, I went to a lady who gave a pretty darn good hair cut, but I had to endure an hour of painful conversation to get it, which made me lukewarm about the whole ordeal. Then, at a friend's recommendation, I went to another lady and finally fo...
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Life Lessons for Military Wives, Carnival #5
2008-01-02 00:00:00
Thanks to my two diehards who sent in their articles this month. They were enlightening and fact finding, and I enjoyed reading them. I would love to have more people participate if possible! Please consider sending in links to your blog articles...they are worthy! I am also considering starting a podcast...a bit more light hearted, maybe? If anyone has any tips or advice, please do drop me a line. As usual, I ate too much, and partied...not so much, but glad to be back home and back to the routine! Stop by and read the carnival articles below:Welcome to the January 1, 2008 edition of Life Lessons of a Military Wife.FinancialWenchypoo presents Revised: Cheap Eating with Cost-Per-Serving posted at Wisdom From Wenchypoo's Mental Wastebasket, saying, "Re: food finances and how to truly stretch your food dollar."Wenchypoo presents The Beginning Frugalite Coupon Primer posted at Wisdom From Wenchypoo's Mental Wastebasket, saying, "Great advice for ANY wife, not just military on...
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