Cool Article

I've never been a coupon kind of gal. Our local grocery stores never do double coupons, and I always forget my coupons at home. The Man sent me a great article and it linked to a site called CouponMom which seems pretty neat. I am going to actively try couponing to see if I can save money. I hear of women taking 70-90% off their grocery bill and I'm just floored!
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/SavingandDebt/FindDealsOnline/TakeABigBiteOutOfGroceryBills.aspx?page=1

Desperate Times Call For Desperate Measures

Well, maybe not desperate measures, but different measures for sure. I'm actively trying to figure out what to do with this thing called "unemployment." Even though my Master's is in Education, I find myself more and more hesitant to go into the education field as a normal teacher. I just don't know what I want to do, except I'd love to teach college-level education courses. I've had one offer but most of the work was on the weekends, and I just can't do that when my husband travels all week.

I have to figure out what I can do from home to make enough money to pay for The Princesses tuition and anything else we need at this point. I think a semi-mindless job would be ideal, and a lot less stress than teaching! With a husband that travels, it's very difficult to be a working parent and spend 50 hours or so working each week., along with raising two kids. I was a single mom for years and I swear, I don't know how I did it. With The Rockstar still being homeschooled, I've got to find something either very part time or something at home.

My brain is working overtime in this capacity, but I know whatever I decide will have to pay our bills. I'm kind of glad our situation (read: Having hardly any money!) has pushed me to pursue something that interests me and that will help me pay our bills. While I decided I wanted to be a stay-at-home mom and wife for a long time, when desperate times arrive, I'm ready to take them on and do what I can to make life easier for us as a family. It's tough, but hopefully I'll find something that can work for me!

Cardiology, Money, and Trips

We made it to Hema's annual cardiology appointment this past week in Houston. Everything is fine, thank God. She has had a narrowing of one of the major arteries in her heart but that narrowing has remained the same in size. So, we're on bi-annual visits to her cardiologist from now on! He also gave a "gentle discouragement" for her participation in any kind of karate/tae kwon do. She was slightly bummed, but it's for safety. When your chest is sensitive, nothing like that is a great idea. He suggested tap dancing and I realized he doesn't know my daughter too well. As long as he knows her heart, we're okay!

I am lovin' me some Dave Ramsey. I think he's awesome and I love his principles for money. He had a woman on that paid off $31,000 in debt in 14 months! And, she only makes about $40,000/year! I just think he's inspirational. I love anyone that lights some fire under my butt for things like that.

Lastly, we're almost certain we'll spend part of the summer in Houston and in Galveston. We also may spend some time in Ohio (Greenville, Sandusky) so that is awesome! If I know you from AAA, maybe we can meet up? Let me know!