Quick Update...

So I haven't been able to post nearly as often as I had intended. It seems like I had more time for things like blogging when I was working 50-60 hours a week. Who knew being unemployed carried such a full schedule?


Now, before you moms out there get all crazy, I realize that being a stay at home parent IS work. I'm finding out first-hand just how much work it really is.

I start school on Monday, which is something I haven't said in over 11 years. I wish I could say I was nervous, or was excited, or...or...something. Truth is I'm indifferent to the whole thing. I'm finishing my degree online, just like the commercials say. I doubt I'll be doing it in my pajamas like one particular cutie in an ad told me, but I shall do my best to enjoy the full experience of getting a college degree from the comfort of my home (and one hand in my pants, like Al Bundy)


I am working on a series of posts tentatively titled, "Lessons in Frugality". The plan is for these posts to focus primarily on little things to help save a buck here and there. For instance, I've started making our own liquid laundry soap (it totally rocks, btw) and I plan on doing some cost analysis for common household goods and the best places to buy them.

I do NOT, however, plan on becoming one of those coupon-nut jobs. I don't have the time for it, nor do I find the idea of sitting on 873 bottles of shampoo for the next millennium particularly appealing.


Nay, I just want to help the average Joe (or Jane) out there save a few bucks without sacrificing comfort. Or if my advice does change the comfort level, to what degree it does will be noted. (personal experience can, and will vary of course)

Tomorrow I'm off to get a new Springfield Armory 1911-A1 in a gun trade (my latest money-free obsession) so I'll be sure to throw some pics of it up soon. Until then, good morrow, sir! (or ma'am)