So most of you by now know I have a newspaper job full time, I do some writing part time for other people, and I maintain this blog. I probably spend about ten hours a day typing on average. (Though I do make myself do something outside everyday too to balance this...
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Book Review: A Million Bucks By Thirty
I entered a contest to win the book "A Million Bucks By Thirty" a few weeks ago. When I didn't win (and had totally forgotten about it), the author of the book contacted me, asking if I'd like a copy to review. Free books? I'm down with that! This is the second book...
Making Money On The Side: Body Shop At Home Consultant
My friend Jessica wanted to host a make-up party but was worried her apartment was too small to have ten women over. My old house was like this and before I even thought about it, I said, "Well, you can have it at my house!" (Technically Sean's house that I live in...
Shameless Promotion and The Periodic Table
Remember the periodic table? I sure do! A few years ago, in what feels like a complete other life, I taught high school chemistry. That's right. I didn't follow through (at least not yet) in a teaching career for a few reasons. 1) I was young at the time and...
Lame Things That Your Friends Do That Cost You Money: Part II
Continuing with yesterday's theme (basically my excuse to dispense useful advice), we all have been in situations with our pals that make us think twice. A few more lame lines and how to counteract without being a jerk (oh and since I haven't gotten permission from...
Too Cute Tuesday: Plant Stands
I've always wanted to be the kind of person who loved plants. There was the aloe plant sophomore year of college that I somehow killed (it turned orange before dying though so I like to think it was a somewhat evil plant). There was the spider plant that my...
Heart Your State Parks: Eleven Reasons To Give Them A Shot
Sean and I had a great time at Moosehead Lake and were amazed to discover it's only 2 hours and 30 minutes from our house to Greenville. Maine is such a geographically diverse state. Where we went was so different than our normal routine that Sean said "This is like...
Cheap Tricks From Domino Magazine
You regular Breaking Even readers know both my weakness for magazines (their glossy pictures, their easy-to-read articles) and my love of decorating so I really do love a good decorating magazine. I'm a Domino subscriber for a few reasons 1) I like their modern...
Are You A Happy Camper?
In an effort to be spontaneous (and a profound need to get out of town), Sean and I made reservations at the last available lot at Lily Pond State Park near Moosehead Lake. It's a two and a half hour drive from our house and we'll both leave work a little early...