My wife and I have very different perspectives on when to visit the doctor. She tends to go shortly after the onset of symptoms. I tend to give my body a few days to fire up the immune system and recover on its own as well as avoid the cost and … [Read more...] about How Much Does a Sick Pet Cost?
I admit, I’m a social media junkie. I spend quite a bit of time each day rolling through my Facebook feed, seeing what my friends and family are up to as well as documenting my own happenings. When used correctly, it’s a great way to stay in … [Read more...] about Using The Power Of Social Media for Good
There’s a challenge going on within the Kernin household, and I want to let all of you Clever friends in on it, and get your thoughts as to who’s going to win. If I win, it would mean we don’t have to shell out close to $150 to replace a small … [Read more...] about Money Saving Challenge: Clean it or Buy New?!?
As I packed the car, I reminded myself that I promised I would never do it again. My family and I are returning today from a mini-vacation to our favorite water park destination. When we last visited in January, We spent close to $50 on crappy food … [Read more...] about Return To The Water Park: Getting Value For Our Meal
I had a serious case of sticker shock at a bar in downtown Chicago when a bartender told me that I owed $8.50 for a rum and coke. I’m from a smaller town where I’m used to paying half that on the rare occasion we go out. I’m the kind of … [Read more...] about How Much Cheaper Is It to Drink at Home?
My neighbor mentioned a few nights ago that on his list of things to do for the evening was to take a look at their water heater. Apparently it wasn’t working, and they had no hot water. My neighbor is the kind of guy that will take a look at … [Read more...] about Clever Dudes Are Self Reliant: Water Heater Edition
I’ve been spending a fair amount of effort recently observing human behavior and really wondering, “What is wrong with people these days?†Although there are exceptions, it seems that most people are content to bury their heads in their phones … [Read more...] about There IS Still Kindness In This World
The process for finding the best deal for our family summer vacation entailed all the usual steps: Surfing the websites of hotels at our destination, comparing prices, amenities, and packages as well as calling them directly to inquire about any … [Read more...] about Keep Searching For Vacation Savings After Making Reservations
