Comments on Pursuit of Peace: What Is Going On Here?

Derek & I only buy presents for our parents an...

2011-11-15T19:50:36.779-05:00

Derek & I only buy presents for our parents and each other. It's just too much money, plus everyone really has what they already need. Instead, with the money I save from now buying presents for everyone I've ever met, I am able to send gift cards to people who need it. That is something I much prefer than buying a gift for someone who doesn't need it and probably won't even like/use it.

Christmas time is tough, especially when finances ...

2011-11-08T16:39:24.982-05:00

Christmas time is tough, especially when finances are tight. We are finding ways to make it a great Christmas that doesn't cost too much. We sold things on Craigslist and used our rewards points on the credit card to help with the costs. But no matter what, your baby won't remember what he got, but the time he spent with his mommy will be priceless.

I don't even want to think of Christmas yet. S...

2011-11-08T16:25:55.109-05:00

I don't even want to think of Christmas yet. Sometimes I just want to skip it.

Last year I was able to get about 2/3 of Christmas...

2011-11-08T14:31:26.483-05:00

Last year I was able to get about 2/3 of Christmas shopping done throughout the year with Groupons and Half Off Depot and bunch of other daily deal websites. This year: not a single gift that way, so Christmas spending is going to kick my ass.

Feel better, please. We're here to listen, if that helps. I am, anyway.