Everybody is touting big sales on all kinds of things, from that counter-top ice maker I have been considering to that Ninja Blender I have eyeballed for a few years to blow up Halloween costumes. But beware - keep your eyes peeled because the shipping on those sale items that seem like such a great bargain is turning out to be nearly as much as the price of the item. For example that ice-maker? On sale for $37. Good price, right? Shipping on that bugger is $32. What the he

I am in a weird state of mind today. I decided (since it's cold weather and I need to do indoor things) that I would get started on my downsizing project. ie: get rid of stuff and organize what's left. I chose to start on my office closet. What a can of worms I opened there. Here I sit looking at the stuff lying on the floor that fell when I tried to remove a box full of heavy stuff. I admit I have trouble getting rid of useable items. I donate lots of stuff but I throw away

I finally broke down and dug out the sweat pants. I only have two pair and so I alternate. This time of year, where I try to transition from shorts to sweats, is a difficult time. I struggle to stay warm enough to not ache from the cold seeping into me. I turn up the heat and it costs a bunch to run that furnace, it really adds up quick, so I dress like it's only 65 degrees inside, or less. Truth be told, it is probably only 69 degrees (Fahrenheit). Sometimes the thermostat o