Posts by Maddy123

I sell books on amazon all the time. It's super easy to sign up. Sometimes books I have posted for sale have sold the same day. Othertimes, the listing runs out with no sales. I have not made tons of money doing it, but I don't devote...

Those of you who love keeping a clean house ...share your secrets!! My house is ok but I wish it were superclean and totally organized.

A few years ago when we got our breadmaker I worried that it would just be some useless appliance taking up space. We use it a lot, though. I agree with those who said that homemade bread makes a meal more special. If you make...

I like the idea that others had of giving her a few and then telling her you need to sell the rest to trade up. Maybe ..."Using cloth diapers has worked out great for us! Here's a few to get you started! I need to sell the rest...

Wow, tough situation. I would take this as a serious warning that you need to take action. Can you discuss it with your vet? I understand why you do not want to find a new home for your dog, but what happens if there is a next...

This is one of those personal things that only you can decide. For me, I would stick with a smaller-but-not-too-small house and have a lot of money in the bank. Larger houses cost more to heat, cool, etc. so the cost doesn't end with...

I posted earlier about planning to sah and continue to volunteer in my kids' school, etc. But just to chime in on the "sahm / work" continuum, before kids and when I first had children, I was a working mom. I have a PhD and...

A friend of mine always says that serious decluttering is the world's cheapest remodel. I think there is some truth to this! It is easier to keep the room straight when it's well decorated. But take clutter out of any room and it...

My youngest is in school now, and I have no little ones at home. But I am very involved in my children's school (gradeschoolers) and have no plans to work anytime soon. I enjoy the calmer lifestyle that I have as a sahm. I used to work...

Wow, having the nerve to tell you to save a certain amount per month, etc. is SO rude! Saying that such behavior is inconsiderate is a big understatement! Usually in situations like that, people understand that you contribute what you...