Following an Envelope Budgeting System »

I was asked off the blog about my blog’s mention of a budget so I thought I’d describe it here. The vast majority of our spending problems revolve around our day to day spending or variable part of our budget. These are numbers that change every month and don’t include bill payments. Variable expenses include [...]

Ode To Husbands and Donuts »

I’ve put on 15 pounds in the last year. My whole life I’ve been a skinny mini but since having wee boy 4 years ago and consequently kicking cigarettes 9 months earlier, (plus now being in my 30′s) I guess my metabolism has changed. Add to that the fact that I’ve worked at home the [...]

Beware of the Zone – A Reminder For Distracted Moms »

As a writing wahm I often get very enthralled in my work. I’ve positioned the Wee Boy’s computer right beside mine. Yes, I know he’s four and yes he does have his own computer. We work together a lot as cubicle mates and he’s becoming very computer savvy, yes he is. I think he might [...]