Give Me Back My Five Bucks

Well I’m back from the cruise. Actually, I’m in Seattle right now with my sister. Not sure what we’re going to do today. Probably not much – maybe hit up some shopping. BF gets here tomorrow morning to meet us, and I’m excited to see him. The cruise was pretty fun. Lots of old people though, and you can tell that everything was catered to that age demographic. Also, the scenery going up to Alaska was just okay. I mean, don’t get me wrong, it’s beautiful … but I see that kind of thing every time I take a ferry … Continue reading →

I have a weird urge to make a bracelet out of gimp. I don’t know why, because they’re ugly as anything. Do kids even make gimp bracelets anymore? I remember it being all the rage 15 years ago during summer camp.

Someone commented a while ago about how they thought of me when they read a post on Stuff White People Like (#128 Camping) I forgot to comment, and now I don’t even know what post that comment was in – or who wrote it! So anyway, to that person who wrote that comment- no worries! :) I totally heart SWPL, and I bought the book last year. I’ve also had a linked to their website on my sidebar for quite a while. If you’ve never been to the website before, they quote “this is a scientific approach to highlight and … Continue reading →

I’ve never done this before, but here is a list of my Top 9 traffic referrals for 2009. Thank you all so much! Saving 4 Later Frugal Dreamer Ugly Debty Stacking Pennies Budgets Are Sexy I’ve Paid For This Twice Already Over the Cubicle Wall Always The Planner Flirty 30 (Something)

So I’ve decided that I want to give my sister a few hours at the spa for her Christmas present. The only other time I’ve been to the spa is about this time last year, so I think it will be a really special treat for the both of us. I’ve been pricing out places, and I really don’t want to go somewhere like Aveda or a place in an okay-sounding hotel. Know what I mean? I want to go somewhere fancy, so she can have a great first-time spa treatment. Obviously there are some places that are too expensive … Continue reading →