I have a nine-year-old son. When he was younger and more dependent, I dreamt of the days when he would grow up and spend his time at home doing one of three things:
1. Running carefree outdoors
2. Reading
3. Conversing intelligently with his dad and me about current events
Of course, now that he’s old enough to know [...]

It’s the beginning of a new year, and I’ve succumbed to the dreaded New Year’s resolution trap. My husband and I have vowed to save more and spend less. Like all resolutions, I’m starting with lots of excitement and the determination to pay off every debt I have by December 31st, 2010. We’ll see how [...]

I actually had to break the “no work talk at home” rule last night  . . . (okay, when don’t I break that rule?) . . . to go on and on about the marketing brilliance of Target Corp. Have you seen the latest headline? Target is testing the warehouse club shopping concept, without the [...]