Editor’s note, this post was orignially entitled ”Are Dwell & Playboy Selling the Same Thing?”
I subscribe to two magazines - domino (a home design magazine) and Glamour. I really enjoy getting tidbits about fashion, makeup, and interior design - even though I realize that my life will never be able to live up to the glossy standard portrayed on […]
The joys of home ownership are never-ending. We had a pretty miserable weekend in these parts.
It rained.
All weekend long.
The ground is so saturated that it can’t hold any more water. So now it’s in our house.
Evidently, it started Thursday night with a string of thunderstorms. I was made aware that we had a problem when I went […]
Matt and I typically don’t eat a ton of junk. I’ll be the first to admit that we’re far from health nuts, but when I cook, I try to prepare balanced meals. For example, my tator tot casserole recipe calls for a big bag of frozen peas and when I make tacos, I typically use […]
I am BankerGirl. I write about my finances and my career (and occasionally, my students) and try to stay out of dabbling into things too far outside of those categories. I like to write short, concise pieces that inform and entertain without requiring too much research or legwork on my part (mostly because I’m very […]
After a ridiculously long winter, spring has finally arrived in the Midwest. There are only three or four perfect days (i.e. 71 degrees and sunny with zero humidity) per year in this part of the country. Typically, Matt and I like to take advantage of such days by enjoying a bike ride or a scenic […]
I am currently teaching a section of Organizational Management at a local university, and tonight my class talked about motivation theories (how supervisors and organizations motivate employees). Based on the research, I don’t think that any single theorist has it down pat, but I do find one possible application to blogging rather interesting.
According to Robbins […]
When I woke up this morning, it was minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit - the local weatherperson said that it felt like -12 with the wind chill. I don’t care what the wind chill factor is - once the air temperature is in the negative range, it’s just plain cold. Brrr!
Last fall, the cold set in […]
I am one of the few people I know who likes the car buying process. I enjoy marching into a dealership armed with information and prepared to strike a bargain. How do I do it with such confidence? Follow these tips and you’ll be able to negotiate anything from a salary increase to the purchase […]