While most people were out celebrating New Year's Eve, I was having a mini-meltdown. We'd had a wonderful Christmas and then... something about the coming new year just filled me with dread. After having a good cry and discussing it with my husband, I narrowed the reason down to the fact that the first few months of every year are Very Very Hard for me. That's because my husband's a tax accountant, and it doesn't take long for those long Busy Season hours to kick in. Starting early February I'm virtually a single mom, responsible for getting kids ready and to school every day, doing my own … [more...]
Hey all! Ok. I have been slacking on the posts. So I thought it was time to jump back in and get things going again! Through the holidays and into the new year, I made a commitment to myself for 2012. This will be the year to not sweat the small stuff. Because, in reality, does all that little stuff really matter? Does it matter if the clothes are folded wrong or dinner is on a little late? Does the email really need sent to express your opinion just to express it? Do the kids really have to have a spotless room every waking moment? Holidays tend to bring out tensions in … [more...]
I have been following along with a neat program put on by Yelp!. They have been doing a Golden Ticket Hunt to encourage people to shop local and look for a golden ticket to win prizes. That reminded me to share some great places for shopping local. Cincinnati Area Check out Family Friendly Cincinnati - They have compiled this great Family Friendly Cincinnati Shop Local Guide PDF that includes special offers for people that use it. Over the Rhine Gateway - There are some nice places to shop in OTR and they have assembled a great guide to check out as well! CincyFavorites - And if … [more...]
The Moral: Make the Call
The kids were really bummed that no one back home (Wapakoneta) was doing Thanksgiving this year. That meant, they wouldn't have one. So, I volunteered to cook for them. I invited my niece over and my sister - though my sister made tons of excuses and I wasn't expecting her. Then, the day before, when I was preparing to go grocery shopping, I thought I should call her and check so I had a head count to know how much to buy. While sitting there, I decided I should be the bigger person and invite my mom down, thinking she wouldn't drive all this way. My mom and I haven't been on the best terms … [more...]
Last week, I posted about shopping online. Many of you have had great online shopping experiences! This week, I thought I would share some complimentary sites that will help you get a better deal. So check these out: Freeshippingonline.org - Shipping can sometimes cost you more than the item you want to buy alone. When planning your purchases, be sure to stop here first! This site notes discounts on shipping and free shipping that online stores have to offer. If you really want to save on shipping, Free Shipping Day this year is Dec. 16. ebates.com - As long as you are going to … [more...]
