“That’s So Gay” Commercials
As queer folks, we already know that we're the butt of many a joke. We might be the well-toned, designer-clad butt of the joke, but we're still a source of…
Should we have another child? A decision influenced by economics and other factors.
For various reasons (just one being economic), Jeanine and I have been talking lately about whether we will have a second child. I think the decision to add to our…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: Credit Cards and Cash for Clunkers
Sometimes when I'm reading articles to use in the roundup, a theme emerges and today it just happens to be wonderfully alliterative. A lot of people seem to have credit…
Selecting a 529 college savings plan
The other day I did my research on 529 plans and yesterday I spoke with my financial advisor. The first thing I learned was that California doesn't offer a state…
Dating On A Budget: Absolutely Free!
After traveling for a month, I was definitely in need of a free date with my honey. I wanted to save cash but still have a lot of fun. …
Did Money Kill Jenny? Only This Woman Knows
I couldn't resist using this as the title of this post only because after musing upon it for a while while kayaking the other day I wondered if it was…
It’s worth dressing up a dresser
Last spring I decided to upgrade my old dresser. It was from Target, and chosen swiftly during the sea change that is post-college life. Darkly paneled, with brushed steel handles,…
Cash For Clunkers Is A Lemon
What brought this train of thought about was Nina's post and then Alex's post on the "Cash For Clunkers" and a bit of a rant but I really hate it…
Fee Free Weekends in National Parks
On August 15 - 16, 2009 the United States National Park System will offer a fee-free weekend at over 100 National Parks. This is an incredible savings as the fees…
Bike Commuting: Maintenance Resources
So last week I gave a basic overview of how to fix up a bike, but if you need a little more here are some additional resources for curing what…