The Money Crusade

            We’ve all heard of Mary Kay.   Chances are, we’ve been approached by at least one representative at some point in our lives who tried to recruit us.   Well, I have a co-worker that is actually really good at recruiting people to join her in her Mary Kay adventure.   As I sat in the office listening to her talk up her “business” day in and day out, I decided that going to one meeting with her to get the “scoop” wouldn’t hurt.   This is what I found…             When you go to a meeting, you are surrounded by a roomful of women who are akin to cheerleaders mixed with unicorns on steroids.   Now, I’m not saying this is a bad thing.   The enthusiasm that the leaders have is beyond anything I’ve seen since I was a cheerleader.   Since I was a “guest”, I got to have the facial that they always advertise as a way to get into ...

     Here's a little about me.  I'm a single mom.  I have a decent job.  However, the area I live in is expensive.  I'm sure you're probably wondering why we don't just move.  Well, my kids and I have a good life here.  Over the years, I've learned how to make a dollar stretch while not forcing my kids to eat Ramen constantly (which they would probably actually enjoy). 1)  We don't go out to eat constantly.  We will go out to a nice restaurant maybe once every week or two.  However, we won't go during dinner hours when the menu prices are at their highest.  Instead, we will either go for lunch or during happy hour when the prices are lower and there are usually really good half price specials. 2)  When I buy meat at the grocery store, I buy the huge family packs.  They are usually cheaper by the pound and most of the time on sale as well.  When I get them home, I won't freeze the entire pack.  ...