Selling Toys

No, not kids' toys - big toys, you know, grown men toys. CJ got a Kawasaki motorcycle on the cheap, fixed it up, and now is looking to sell it. So far, we have it listed on Craig's List.

We've had some people interested, but nothing came of it. One guy needed his extra cash for a vacation and another guy decided he needed to make getting a pickup truck cover his priority. Oh well...I just wish it would sell before vacation - then we'd have some extra money to spend in Disney!

Little Things are Driving Me Nuts

I'm looking around this house and all I see are these little things - that look HUGE to me, that need to be taken care of. From fresh paint on the living room walls to finding a new cushion for chair in the dining room.

I am starting to feel claustrophobic...I need to organize and clean!

Thank Goodness for the Interwebs

I was instructed to find a gantry crane. I had never even heard of such a thing, until I found a site with them. CJ seems to ask me for the strangest things...

I am amazed at how fast things are found online.  I mean, it's scary! I still wonder how in the heck I ever managed to get by without the Internet.

I See it Every Day

Anyone who knows me knows I love Facebook and just about any other social media website. Because of my love for social media, I have many friends! Since I have many friends, I feel I have a unique view into today’s economy and the impact it has on our families. I have seen many of my friends lose their jobs and struggle to make it from day-to-day. It seems like every day, the discussions about job searching and mortgage paying increases.

A few of my friends have looked at low income housing as a way to save money until the economy turns around and the job market strengthens. Low income housing no longer resembles the projects that littered cities in the 1960s and 1970s. Many low income housing communities are well-kept, high quality apartments and houses that you can rent. Renting is a great alternative to buying during poor economic times because it allows you the ability to move once you get back on your feet financially.

We are a work from home family but CJ is considering going back into the workforce simply for additional financial stability. After looking at several low income housing listings online, I would not hesitate to move into one of these homes if it meant keeping my family fed.

Back to Life

It sure has been a while since I updated! The last time I was here was when I posted my favorite picture of Wyatt and then before that was about the coupon code I had for BabyStuffGifts.com, which is where I order all the adorable personalized baby gifts I give.

Nothing new to report. Just been working and trying to keep the peace here at home. I'm hoping once the weather breaks and spring finally decides to show up, there will be more to blog about!