Thoughts, Tips and Tales
I started a personal blog to share my thoughts and bring a lift to other people. Reading a "lifestyle" blog can be like enjoying a letter from a friend or indulging in a good conversation. It connects you with another human being who has the same types of joys, doubts, thoughts, questions and problems as you do. I hope that reading my blog will brighten your day!Subscribe to Blog via Email
-
Recent Posts
Most Popular Posts
- Sixteen Super Fun Fundraising Ideas
- Do-it-Yourself Cooling Towels for Summer's Hottest Days
- A Great Way to Make Safe Craigslist Sales Transactions
- Holland America Cruise Line: Pros and Cons
- Compliment Event Fundraiser: Make Money and Boost Morale
- Decluttering Continued: An Inexpensive Way to Organize Outdoor Flags
- FlyLady's Simple Tips to Help You Become a Neater Housekeeper Really Work
- Why I ♥ Yard Sales
- 29 Unique and Interesting Library Activities: Way More than Books
- 90th Birthday Party Gift and Decoration Ideas
Categories
Archives
Free 30-Day Amazon Prime Trial
Monthly Archives: October 2014
The Lamest Newspaper Feature Ever
The primary newspaper for the Charleston, South Carolina area publishes what seems to me to be the absolute dumbest weekly feature ever.
Paul Revere May be Gone, but the Music Lives On
Paul Revere, leader of the good old ‘70s rock ’n’ roll band Paul Revere and the Raiders, died last weekend. Wow. I remember the Raiders’ wacky Colonial outfits with the three-cornered hats, and their smiling faces. We used to groove … Continue reading
Super Thrifty — But These are the Things I’m Willing to Splurge On
Even the thriftiest person has some indulgence they’re willing to spend their hard-earned money on. It might be a small thing like Starbucks coffee, a special lipstick or a hobby item. Or something bigger. I come from a frugal family … Continue reading
Posted in exercise, fitness, massages, scrapbooking, splurges, thoughts tips and tales, travel, Zumba
Tagged massages, scrapbooking, splurges, thoughtstipsandtales, travel, vacation, Zumba
13 Comments
Internet Dating Scams
Let me tell you about a common online dating scam. It happened to me and it could happen to you… This really good-looking man wrote me and poured on the flattery. Endlessly. Seriously, it was just ridiculous. (Red flag) He … Continue reading
Public Restrooms: Way Too Many Ways to “Go” and Wash your Hands Afterwards
Wow – public restroom facilities have changed over the past ten years! Back in the day, you went to the bathroom, pushed down the handle on a do-it-yourself flush toilet when you finished and pumped soap from a dispenser built … Continue reading
Highs and Lows of September
September’s been sort of a crazy, busy month. And it sure went by fast! Good things 1) Have been spending a lot of time at work planning and coordinating about 14 different Combined Federal Campaign (annual government charity drive) fundraising events for … Continue reading
Posted in car, fundraising ideas, life, thoughts tips and tales
Tagged car, fundraising ideas, thoughtstipsandtales
Leave a comment
Sixteen Super Fun Fundraising Ideas
If you have a work-related charity drive and want to sponsor activities to raise funds, improve morale and entertain employees, here are some ideas. We’ve held these events where I work, and I volunteered to run most of them. … Continue reading
Winner in the “Name my New Car” Contest
Last week, I offered a $10 Amazon gift card to the person who submitted the best name for my new silver car. Thanks to everyone who entered my first blog contest — you had some great ideas and it was … Continue reading
Posted in car, contest, thoughts tips and tales
Tagged car, name my new car contest, thoughts tips and tales
3 Comments