The new year is quickly approaching, and it’s time to start thinking about what resolutions to make and also to make bets on how quickly those resolutions will die off. I suppose that traditionally, many people resolve to live healthier lifestyles and start working out. Gym memberships surge in January. So in case you’re looking [...]
Entries from December 29th, 2009
Picture People Package Deal – $9
December 28th, 2009 · No Comments · Babies, Frugality, Holidays, Kids, Retail, Toddlers
The mad rush to get those Christmas portraits done in time to send out Christmas cards is now (hopefully) over. But in case you still need to run out and get portraits or want to get portraits for the new year, the Picture People is running a (seemingly) great promotion – for $9, you get: [...]
A cheap snack hack – home made microwave popcorn
December 28th, 2009 · No Comments · Food, Frugality
In the cold (well, for the Bay Area) winter months, it is convenient to have a warm snack to feed the kids. Especially if, like us, you are total cheapskates, and never raise the thermostat over 63 degrees. Popcorn is universally beloved by children, and it is also nice and warm! Unfortunately, bags of microwaveable [...]