Turns out we're going on a trip next year. Stacie and I will be going to our first NASCAR race! We'll be attending both the Nationwide and Sprint cup races at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Charlotte, NC. While I never grew up as a racing fan, and even … [Read more...] about Weekly Roundup: NASCAR Edition
After just getting off my soapbox about buying $1,500 televisions, and our own reasons for not buying, I decided to spend $1,500 of our money. But it might surprise you to know that it wasn't any material goods that I purchased. In fact, I … [Read more...] about I chose to pump $1500 into the economy today
As a quick note, I've posted 10 more ING Orange Savings referral links that will earn you $25 for an initial $250 deposit. You can remove that $250 immediately, and the $25 after 30 days. That's an immediate 10% gain! Plus, you get a great savings … [Read more...] about More ING Referral Links Available!
I hate chain letters. The ones with either a joke, or an urban legend easily debunked at Snopes.com, or with a series of pretty pictures with a prayer at the end to make you feel guilty for not passing it on to everyone in your address book. But I do … [Read more...] about Ways to Tell You’re Old
I've complained and complained all spring and summer about these vicious retaining walls I've been building around our property and I think we're finally done (for this year at least). Any other walls will be minor, such as around our A/C unit as the … [Read more...] about Finishing Our Retaining Walls
When all the news reports came out a few weeks ago about the dangers of radon-emitting granite countertops, we got worried. The previous owners installed $4,000 worth of granite in the kitchen and we had no idea if we were poisoning ourselves or … [Read more...] about Testing Your Home and Granite Countertops for Radon Gas
J. Money at Budgets are Sexy wonders what salary it would take before he thought he was rich. For him, $150,000 per year would make him feel like Mr. J Moneybags, but I have a different perspective. When I was young (like 20 years ago), six … [Read more...] about Am I rich? Do you think you’re rich?
The Washington Post had an interesting article highlighting how China's outsourcing appeal is dimming in the wake of rising energy prices and a few other economic and social factors: Soaring energy costs, the falling dollar and inflation are cutting … [Read more...] about Bringing the Jobs Back Home
