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Bigger Packages Are Not Always A Better Value
They must think we’re stupid. Or too busy to notice. Or so entrenched in the “bigger is better” mentality that we won’t care that we’re wasting money. Well, I’m not too stupid, too busy, or too...
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What’s the Big Deal About Names?
I don’t get it. I don’t understand why some people get proprietary about names. When I was pregnant with Son this topic came up quite often on a pregnancy message board I joined. People would say, “I...
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I Was Lucky. This Time.
Dear Petroliance, I am alive, and I am thankful. On Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 9:34 am I was driving westbound on C_____ Rd in P________, Florida. As I was approaching the Railroad tracks at D______...
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Wish I Had Some Pretend Money
Son is nearly four and has just recently started asking me to buy him things. Last week we were at the airport waiting for some relatives and he eyed the Dunkin’ Donuts kiosk a few feet away. “I want a...
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Why Life Insurance for Kids Isn’t Always a Bad Idea
While making the rounds of the carnivals I came across an article called Kids Don’t Need Life Insurance posted by Mom over at Wide Open Wallet. I knew before I clicked on the link that I was going to...
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Do I Have to Pay to Appreciate Them?
This note was in my son’s folder at school today: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5th – 9th If each...
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My Economic Stimulus Check Didn’t Arrive When Promised!
Every morning this week I’ve turned on my computer and immediately went to my bank’s website to see if our Economic Stimulus check was deposited yet (Is that anal? My friend says it is. I don’t think...
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Justify My Love
I have a difficult confession to make. There are certain songs that are iconic. They are perfect. They cannot be improved upon. I don’t like it when people sing them differently than they were sung...
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Old Navy and the Tragedy of the Turn-Cuff Socks
Dear Old Navy: My three-year-old son has wide feet. As a result many of the socks on the market don’t fit him correctly. When he was about three months old I discovered the joy that is the Old Navy...
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Monday Links-A-Lot
The Festival of Frugality was hosted at Frugal For Life this week. It included my article Stamp Prices Are Going Up, Even if You Don’t Care. More terrific articles to read: I enjoyed The Ethics And...
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