It’s not hard to wind up with underwater mortgages. When you have an underwater mortgage, it can feel like you’re sinking because you find yourself in a position where you owe more than you could currently sell your home for. How Underwater Mortgages Happen My husband and I bought our first and current house in […]
Operation Glass Slipper at Southdale Mall, March 9-10
Operation Glass Slipper’s 2013 Princess Event is being held at Southdale Mall, 3rd Floor, this Saturday, March 9 and Sunday, March 10. Operation Glass Slipper provides free prom gowns and accessories to high school girls in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area whose financial circumstances make it impossible to attend prom due to cost. Each girl is […]
Monkey House in White Bear Lake
Yesterday my husband and I took the kids to the new Monkey House in Maplewood, a “party and play center” near Maplewood Mall. I heard it had just opened up a few months ago and we were curious. Plus, we wanted a place for them to burn off their energy other than at home! The […]
Easy Quiche Recipe with variations
Easy Quiche recipes? Quick, easy and delicious. Who doesn’t like that? This is my go-to recipe for quiche (which I LOVE). Ingredients: Meat (if using) such as 1 can (3 oz) of bacon bits, 1 cup of cooked, cubed ham or bacon, or cooked sausage crumbles 1/2 cup chopped onion 8 ounces of shredded cheddar cheese 1 (9 inch) […]
Book Review: Pocket Your Dollars by Carrie Rocha
I recently finished reading Carrie Rocha’s new book, Pocket Your Dollars: 5 attitude changes that will help you pay down debt, avoid financial stress, & keep more of what you make. Carrie Rocha is the founder and owner of Pocket Your Dollars.com, a popular money site on the web based right here in the Twin Cities. I’ve been […]
Presidents’ Day Thrift Store Sales – Monday, Feb. 18th!
Today’s a great day to shop the thrift stores in your area! Presidents’ Day Sales – Monday, February 18th Savers and Unique Thrift Stores – 50% off clothing, shoes, accessories, and bed & bath. Excludes new merchandise (red tags). 9:00am-9:00pm. Arc’s Value Village – 50% off everything, excluding orange & white tagged items. 9:00am to 9:00pm. […]
FREE Bridal Showcase presented by Goodwill in St. Paul – Saturday, Feb. 23
Planning a wedding? Then don’t miss this FREE event presented by Goodwill in St. Paul on Saturday, February 23 from 9:00am – 3:00pm. Find the dress of your dreams at a price you’ll love! Bridal Showcase presented by Goodwill Goodwill Main Office 553 Fairview Avenue N St. Paul, MN. Find your dream dress for less: […]
IRS delays 2013 tax filing season: 4 tips from my tax preparer
We just got our family’s taxes prepared today – earlier than ever – because last month we got an email from our tax preparer about the IRS delaying the 2013 tax season (and subsequently, any refunds issued!). If you’re expecting a refund this year (like us), then get your taxes filed ASAP! I’m sharing what he wrote […]
Double Chocolate Mint Cookies Recipe
To me, nothing’s better than chocolate and mint together. I found this double chocolate mint cookies recipe online a couple years ago – this is my own tweaked version. Note: It’s hard to eat only one of these! Double Chocolate Mint Cookies Recipe The Ingredients 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), softened 2/3 cup sugar 1 […]
Kids and that Weird Phenomenon called “Eating”
Drat, kids and eating your food, what is it?! I was just enjoying some homemade ice cream cake that a friend had given to me when my 2-year-old Thor stopped by to climb on me, only to discover what I was doing. “Ehhh! Ehhh! Ehhh!” he said to me (that’s what it sounds like when […]
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