I’ve got a meat guy, a fish guy, a bread guy and two vegetable gals who are at the farmer’s market every week during the summer. I’m a fussy shopper, and I patronize local shops. They give me the best quality ingredients, but I never thought it was a great way to save money … […]
Times are tough, and as a result, more families are eating in to save money. But let’s face it: Preparing meals for kids — three times a day, seven days a week — well, that’s tough, too. Luckily, many North Shore restaurants offer programs that allow your children to eat for free so you can […]
We’re all looking for a few ways to nip and tuck financially, so I offer you this suggestion: In between trips to the nail salon, treat yourself to an at-home treatment. But before you break out the polish, consider the pros and cons. Pros: • You don’t have to shave your toes unless you […]
“Mommy, I want to be a boy.” Did my 8-year-old daughter just ask me to begin the gender reassignment process for her? “For Halloween, Mom! I want to dress like Daddy!” Whew. I have a love/hate relationship with Halloween. LOVE stealing Milky Ways out of my kids’ candy cache. HATE coming up with costume ideas. […]
