If you’re a parent, you’ve probably seen your kid swallow some strange things over the course of their younger years. Heck, if your the parent of older children, you still may have. I distinctly remember former football player friends eating worms. Yuck! Yesterday I read an article about a three-year-old from Portland, Oregon, who swallowed…
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Site Changes
As you can see, it’s been a bit since I updated the site. There’s been a lot of changes in my personal life that will ultimately impact the content on this site. I’m now living life as a single mom of two. That’s brought about a whole new set of challenges in my life, as…
Patrick, the Elf on the Shelf, has returned
Now that Thanksgiving is over, we have a house guest to entertain. His name is Patrick, and he’s an Elf on the Shelf. Three years ago my mom purchased an Elf on the Shelf after I heard about them on Q97.9 while driving home after dropping my daughter off at school one day. I thought…
Why the Long Hiatus?
As you’ve probably noticed by now, it’s been very quiet around here. I’ve been busy working, which at various points has included five different jobs. Crazy, I know! I’ve also been focusing on my personal writing more. Over the past couple of months I’ve published one novelette, A Second Chance, and one short story, Sacrifice….
Wanted: Gluten-Free Food Recommendations
We recently made the decision as a family to start eating more gluten-free foods for a variety of reasons. Money-wise, it’s hard right now to switch to a completely gluten-free diet, but we’re doing the best we can and trying to introduce a few new gluten-free items each pay period. Fortunately for me, I work…
I’m Raising a Mini-Cheapskate…Or at Least I Hope I Am
The other day my mother and I, along with my three-year-old son, drove to Dover to see my younger brother. As we drove by Target my little man grew very upset. Target is his favorite store, and it’s been well over a month since we’ve shopped there. So his Nana made a promise to him…
Save-A-Lot Trip Savings
My husband made a trip to Save-A-Lot for a few items that I wanted him to pick up. Of course, there were a few things that he bought that weren’t on my list, but considering what he spent and what it would have cost him at Wal-mart or Shaw’s for the same items, I can’t…
Frugal Maine Mentioned on Podcaturday!
Early last week I called the Podcaturday hotline and left a voicemail message for author James Melzer who is marrying my BFF Jennifer Hudock tomorrow afternoon. (Congrats you two!) Yesterday, during the newest installment of Podcaturday, my voicemail was played. Unfortunately, that meant the whole world could hear me break into tears as I discussed…
Frugal Maine Has Arrived
After much internal debate with myself, I finally decided to launch this site, despite the nagging voice in my head telling me that I really don’t have time for it. I think that pesky voice is scared of failing. Actually, I know it is. Well, too bad!! I’m tired of letting that little voice hold…