Monthly Archives: January 2011

Suck This

Posted on January 24, 2011 by admin

His:Came across an article in the NY Times – newsflash! Orthodontics cost a fortune. This, just days after taking three kids to the dentist who warned that we better break our sons of their finger-sucking habit or they’ll look like … Continue reading →

Posted in braces, budgeting, finger sucking, orthodontics, Pacifier Fairy | 2 Comments

Dreams

Posted on January 17, 2011 by admin

Hers:Happy Martin Luther King Day, AFP readers! In honor of this national day of service (and in light of our previous post) I talked to my sons about the Big Brothers/Big Sisters organization, and how they are collecting used clothes, … Continue reading →

Posted in day of service, fondue, Martin Luther King | 1 Comment

New Year’s Diet

Posted on January 7, 2011 by admin

Hers:Bring on the Cheez-Its, bring on the chocolate, bring on the red wine. I’m not worried about the stuff that stays on the hips. It’s the house I’m worried about. Our home can stand to shed a few pounds. Maybe … Continue reading →

Posted in clutter, home organization, loving hugs, new year's diet, purging, Vietnam Vets | 3 Comments

Portrait of a Recession

Posted on January 3, 2011 by admin

His:What better way to ring in the New Year than to look back at 2010, specifically our expenses. Admit it, who doesn’t want to know what their counterparts are spending? Well you won’t find full disclosure here (what?! You think … Continue reading →

Posted in annual expenses, budget for 2010, comparisons | 5 Comments