Why Not Consider. . . Wednesday: Makeup Edition

Before I had children, one guilty pleasure in my life was going to Bloomingdales, Bendels, or some other shopping mecca and investing in expensive makeup and skin care products.  I would often work long hours, and was just too exhausted to try on clothing or shoes.  However, I found I could get that same shopping [...]

Why Not Consider…Wednesday: Application Tips for Independent or Private Schools

If you are planning on applying to an independent or private school, here are a few tips to make sure you do all you can to ensure that your child has a better chance of being admitted. Start Early: Make a List of Important Dates and Note Key Pieces of Information We recommend starting to [...]

Why Not Consider Wednesday: Why You Should Be Tracking Your Spending Part 2

Why You Should Be Tracking Your Spending- Part 1 discussed using a spreadsheet to track your spending and to make projections about what you may spend in the months to come so you could have an idea of what your expenses might be for the year.  In order to facilitate this process, we have put a [...]

Why Not Consider Wednesday: Coupon Binder

Those of you who have been following our posts on shopping- either at grocery stores or at CVS and Rite Aid have noticed that we like to use coupons.  Manufacturers coupons can be an invaluable tool to help you get items you want and use for cheaper, but you have to be organized if you [...]

Why Not Consider Wednesday: Why You Should Be Tracking Your Spending

How I became a Recessionista Before the Recession Started. Last January, I decided to create a spreadsheet to track how much money we spent. While my husband initially rolled his eyes at my project (especially when I asked him every day- how much money he spent in each of the categories I created) we both [...]