Beauty “Secrets”
Stop buying your favorite fancy cosmetics? I'm talking to both women and men here. (In fact, at Queercents, I may be a little more to men!) You can save money…
Lemonade Stand
June gloom seemed to set in. The first few days of the month were overcast, cool and foggy here in the Bay Area. But yesterday and today, simply gorgeous! In…
Timeshares: Good Investment or Travel Scam?
I'm vacationing for a long weekend in Los Cabos, land of the although we've parked ourselves at the Sheraton with Starwood points, we've met plenty of people taking in a…
How to Pay a Nanny/Babysitter
For LGBT Families Day, I thought I would answer, as a former nanny with 11 years experience, the burning question I see on Craigslist Childcare columns these days: What and…
Ten Money Questions for Megan Mullally
Most people will recognize Megan Mullally from her character on "Will & Grace" but Megan's life and creativity extend way beyond the clutches of Karen Walker. With this in mind,…
Money and Kids in LGBT Families
While I'm no expert in raising kids (my cats aren't too financially focused as long as they see food, water, and fresh litter), I do know that teaching kids about…
Blogging for LGBT Families Day: Making Babies
"The family is one of nature's masterpieces." -- George Santayana Today is the second annual Blogging for LGBT Families Day, where the LGBT community and allies come together in support…
Sleeping with Money: Self-Employment
I am excited to share my first contribution to the Sleeping with Money series and hope you enjoy the article. I have alluded to my relationship briefly in past articles.…
Hostelling Is a Fun and Money Saving Travel Opportunity
With the summer travel season upon us I wanted to write about one of my favorite travel related savings tips and hints. Hostels, most often overlooked as a lodging opportunity,…
Splurging: A Slice of Heaven in Rehoboth Beach
A week or so ago Kim & I were in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware for our usual May romp at the beach. I love the slower, empty pace of the beach…