As a parent, we often hear about the terrible twos. What all those so-called parent pundits—the authors, bloggers, podcasters and even my Super Mom besties—failed to warn us about is that first year after your teen comes home from college. You’re not really parenting anymore. You’re just … aware of his existence.
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Roped Off, Not Roped In
The children who had passed the swim test—the ones with access to the entire pool—kept drifting back toward the roped-off section. They had the freedom to swim anywhere. They could dive. They could explore the deep end. But they kept coming back because that’s where the fun was.
Carrying My Weight
I knew about the health benefits of GLP-1s, but I hadn’t heard of the economic perks of being on these meds. In my home, for starters, we have significantly cut our food costs.
Sorry to Bother You, But You Owe Me $30K
By SaveYourSelf.biz I’m a bitch.I’m annoying.I’m getting on your nerves.I’m bossy. I don’t care what you call me. In the unminced words of Issa Rae, “Run me my money.” You owe me $30,000.You owe me $80.You owe me $2,500. Enough with the excuses. Run me my money. I recently overheard two women talking about money.Continue reading “Sorry to Bother You, But You Owe Me $30K”
Floating Mother’s Day May 2021
This post is reprinted from Mother’s Day 2021. Enjoy. By SaveYourSelf.biz Taxes Teacher Appreciation Week x 2 (I’m head of my son’s PTSA, plus my spouse is a teacher at another school) Birthday (son) Birthday (puppy—yes, we’re those people who celebrate our human with fur) Mother’s Day: Other Mothers Mother’s Day: Me This is what early May looks likeContinue reading “Floating Mother’s Day May 2021”
Supporting Women, One Compliment at a Time
I recently complimented another woman on her romper. Her response was much more than I bargained for.
Please Pass the Hot Sauce
What kind of crazy world do we live in where someone is afraid to offer you hot sauce for fear of offending you?
Traveling First Class With a Scarcity Mindset
A scarcity mindset isn’t a personal flaw—it’s often a learned survival response, shaped by upbringing, systemic barriers or past financial trauma.
Nope! 10 Things I Am No Longer Doing With My Money
This year, instead of adding more financial rules, I’m releasing the habits, beliefs and behaviors that quietly keep women stuck—especially the activities rooted in shame, silence and exhaustion.
Me, Myself & I
In September, I had a lovely, nice-sized house with plenty of room. It was just me, my husband and our doggy daughter (our human son was away at college), so feeling crowded had never been an issue. By December, however, the walls had begun to close in—fast. Same house, same layout and design,…
