Fighting Childhood Hunger One Snack At A Time

Our community was shocked when 60 Minutes aired a segment last spring on childhood homelessness and hunger. Shocked because of all of the communities across the country that are struggling, the 60 Minutes segment highlighted our hometown. As the families struggling to keep a roof over their children’s heads were …

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Insurance = Circular Logic = Frustration

Instead of spending the afternoon doing things I planned, I have spent it on hold with the insurance company (and now venting). Due to ridiculous circular logic, I am stuck with another $100 bill that I believe should have been covered by my costly insurance policy.   Insurance companies never cease to amaze me …

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Giving The Gift Of Redbox #cbias and #CouchCritics

The hustle and bustle of the busiest gift-giving season has passed, but gift-giving never really ends. One gift idea that never goes out of season is the gift of movies. Theater tickets are pricey, but there’s an alternative movie gift idea — Redbox rentals. Did you know you can give …

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How To Choose The Perfect Baby Announcement

You want your baby’s birth announcement to be perfect. After all, it is his/her introduction to the world. But there are just so many choices, and for a new mom perfection can be… well, stressful. With all the things a new mom has going on, the last thing she needs …

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Christmas Came Early Thanks To My JCPenney Secret Santa!

Remember my excitement about participate in a blogger Secret Santa? (If not, you can read all about it.) After much anticipation, my Secret Santa gift arrived. What would it be, the box was HUGE! Surprise, it wasn’t just one gift it was two. My sweet Secret Santa sent pre-lit Christmas garland and a cookie press. Not …

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