Meet Architect Barbie
My first foray into professional blogging was a website devoted to “young women in architecture” that I created as a college student. Throughout high school I had been the only girl in the various drafting and … Read More
Thoughts
Find me at Frugal Mama
I was honored when my friend Amy, creator of Frugal-Mama.com, asked me to guest post on her site while she and her family move out of state. Today you can find me doling out frugal home … Read More
Cutting out cable
Looking over my finances and paying some bills yesterday afternoon prompted me to finally take action on the cable TV expense that has been causing me angst ever since I left my job. Over the past … Read More
Thoughts on Extreme Couponing
I finally had time to watch the first episode of the much buzzed-about TLC show, Extreme Couponing. It left me with mixed feelings–mostly a very uneasy feeling, which surprised me. I think overall the show is … Read More
Red dye allergies are real
Red dye (also known as FD&C Red 40) has been in the news over the years as researchers explore a possible link between food coloring and hyperactivity in children. While the FDA reviews research data to determine whether … Read More
Hard of Hearing: My experience with hearing loss and the Lyric extended wear hearing aid
Few people outside my tight-knit circle of family and friends know that I have a hearing impairment. For better or worse, it has been a closely guarded secret ever since I first became aware of my … Read More