Uh-huh. You read that right. I took my car in to get an oil change and tire rotation yesterday only to discover it needed $600 worth of work done on it. Eek. It was due for a fuel filter replacement and transmission flush to the tune of $200. And then I was told I needed
I think the thing I’ve loved most this past month is budgeting! Yep, you heard me. All things budgeting. Or allocating, as they say over at fabulous finances. I’ve tracked a fairly loose budget over the past couple of years and have always had a good idea where my money is going, but this month
I’ve been tagged by the fabulously talented Jen over at a thousand words whose challenge is to share 6 random things about me. Well here goes: 1. I hate fruit. Hate it. I aspire to be a fruit eater–it was one of my summer vacation goals, in fact–but it’s just not happening. I can maybe
About 10 minutes ago I was sitting outside–wine in hand, with Chase playing in our newly fenced-in backyard–and I gaze to the right and see this: And I notice–for the first time–there are tall yellow flowers in the brush. I couldn’t help but wonder–and I can never “couldn’t help but wonder” without it being in
I’ve received another reader request–this one from my good friend Kadi–who writes: “I’ve been trying to think of a way to store guests’ shoes neatly when they come over (especially in the winter or spring when they NEED to take off snowy or muddy shoes). Well, when we have more than a handful of people
The winner of the We Have So Much Money We Don’t Know What To Do With Ourselves Award goes to the people who had this beauty of a home built by NorthPointe Construction in the Southbridge Blue Ridge Addition of Waunakee, WI. At 5,786 square feet, this traditional-style home features an indoor basketball court, backyard
This beautiful Parade home was another favorite of mine. Built by Hensen Builders in the Southbridge Blue Ridge Addition of Waunakee, WI, this home is a monster at 5,819 square feet. It has all your standard ginormous home features in addition to a lower level exercise room w/rubber tile flooring, theatre room, and wine cellar.
I’m honored to say I have received another reader request! This time from Nestie newleywed Markakis. She and her husband are settling into their new home and are looking for some tips and advice for organizing her kitchen pantry and I’m happy to help! The first thing that came to mind after reading Markakis’s email
Now, I recognize a post about my newest designer handbag is coming off the heels of a post regarding making a concerted effort to spend less money–but hear me out. I actually ordered this bag several weeks ago in the midst of handbag hunting for a colorful summer bag. Although I fell in love with
Inspired by blogs like Fabulously Broke In The City, Debt Hater, and Well-Heeled, With A Mission, I’ve decided to make a more concerted effort to curb my discretionary spending and stick with a budget. I’m doing just fine financially, but you know what–it can always be better! So for now I’m putting myself on a
mother, maker, decorator, and drinker
of the wine here at All Things G&D.
Thank you so much for joining me!
