Saturday Roundup

This weekend, my wife is spending three days scrapbooking, which makes it a great time to visit my parents and let my niece and nephew entertain my girls for me.

Best Posts

Following your passion doesn’t always pay the bills.  Sometimes, there is a tangent that can cover the mortgage while still allowing you to do what you love.

Not everyone enjoys it, but cooking isn’t hard.   It’s not even a talent, but a skill that can be learned.  Winging it, or creating your own dishes is a talent.

Did you know the spork’s predecessor was invented thousands of years ago?

Here’s a site to help you avoid conflicts with local customs when you travel.

Potluck game night.  I think we need to make this happen at our house.

Carnivals I’ve Rocked

6 Ways to Stretch a Meal was an Editor’s Pick in this week’s Festival of Frugality.  GenX Finance rocks.

Cheap Drugs – How I Saved $25 in 3 Minutes was included in the Carnival of Personal Finance.

Questions From a Reader was in the Carnival of Money Stories.

Thank you!

If I’ve missed anyone, please let me know.