Tag Archive: Festival of Frugality

Sunday Roundup: Vacation!

Friday was the start of my vacation.  I’m terribly excited.   After a couple of months of long hours, launching a side business, and trying to keep up with my kids, I need a break, from at least my day job. We’ll be spending a long weekend with my parents, followed by 6 days at…

Festival of Frugality #287: The Independence Day Edition

Today, it is my please to host the 287th Festival of Frugality, the Independence Day Edition.   Yesterday, was Independence Day in the US.  It’s the day we celebrate throwing off the yolk of high-tax, no-rights tyranny and blowing stuff up. That’s not what this Festival is about.  As much as I love this country…

Sunday Roundup: Father’s Day

On Father’s Day, 3 years ago, my third and final kid was born.   My kids are all horrible brats and I love them dearly. I wouldn’t give up fatherhood for anything.  Watching my kids grow and learn, steering their development, and teaching them how to navigate life is the most fulfilling thing I’ve ever…

Sunday Roundup: Varsity Punk

I moved this roundup to Sunday to give myself a bit more time to track my weight-loss and push-up goals, since I weigh in on Saturdays.   Yesterday, however was super busy.  It was all good, but full. Starting Friday:  After work, I rushed my oldest to the B-squad wrestling tournament, where he took first…