PinnedMember-onlyThe Holiday SeriesIt’s An Invitation, Not a Summons All about invitations vs. expectationsaninjusticemag.com Stock Up On These Ingredients Now Before The Holiday Shortages Apple Pie Spice — you can purchase it in the spice aisle or make your own, it’s super easy and less expensivepomeroysays.medium.com 10+ Black Friday Money-Saving Hacks Many stores like Target, Kohl’s, and more are swimming in excess merchandise. This fall and Black Friday are the…pomeroysays.medium.comLife3 min readLife3 min read
PinnedMember-onlyThe Financial SeriesA Tale Of Two Cousins: One Rich and One Poor Some people are just handed everything, while the rest of us work our whole lives.medium.com Printable Grocery Deals Calendar Plan your stock up trips around the schedule the grocery store keeps.pomeroysays.medium.com Retail Regret: Costco Puts a Stop to Crazy Returns In recent years, retailers have cut back on what one can return. But Costco held out as long as possible. Then the…pomeroysays.medium.comLife16 min readLife16 min read
PinnedMember-onlyThe Family History SeriesMy Great Grandmother’s 100-Year-Old Cookbook Taught Me About Community Recently I came across my great-grandmother’s handwritten cookbook.pomeroysays.medium.com What My Bootlegging Grandfather Taught Me Quiet and unassuming, Grandpa Popeye (as we called him after the cartoon), would pull his 1985 Cadillac up to the pine…pomeroysays.medium.com 100 Years of Frugal Living Lessons Grandma Esther and Grandpa Sonny would have celebrated their 100th birthdays by 2021. Their frugal and full life has…pomeroysays.medium.comLife2 min readLife2 min read
PinnedMember-onlyThe Time Traveler SeriesTHE TIME TRAVELER SERIES IN ORDER: A Time Traveler from 1900 Would Not Recognize Today’s Weather I live in the midwest, almost to the US/Canada line. We have cold winters and mildish summers. Or had.pomeroysays.medium.com Even The Time Traveler Couldn’t Save Us Dearest Edith,pomeroysays.medium.com Letters From the Time Traveler: 2026 My dearest Edith,pomeroysays.medium.com Letters From The Time Traveler: 2030- Part 1 My Dearest Edith,pomeroysays.medium.comLife4 min readLife4 min read
9 hours agoMember-onlyToday I Felt Like a 1950s Housewife Making 10 Dozen CookiesMy family has had a cookie exchange for over 25 years. And I have participated most years. Some years I break the rules (by bringing homemade fudge instead of cookies). Other times, I follow the rules and make 9–10 dozen cookies. …Life5 min readLife5 min read
15 hours agoMember-onlyLetters From The Time Traveler: We Are All ConnectedDearest, I am here visiting Fort William Henry in Lake George. I think about my ancestors this time of the year. Lake George is an unusual place as the mountains seem to rise right out of the water. It is quite breathtaking. But the lake and the fort have a…Life5 min readLife5 min read
1 day agoMember-onlyHoliday Cheapskates and Freeloaders: 5+ Ways to Handle ThemRecently, I read an article in The Atlantic, that I could relate to. It starts: Dear Therapist, I have a situation with my brother-in-law. My husband and I have been married for 25 years, and his brother has been mostly single until recently. Because their parents are no longer alive…Life6 min readLife6 min read
1 day agoMember-onlyHow to Avoid Porch Pirates, Fires, Scams and More This Holiday SeasonThe holidays are a joyous time. But they are also a time to watch out for dangers lurking beneath the holiday joy. Here are the most common issues people face during December.Life8 min readLife8 min read
1 day agoMember-only20+ Holiday Gift Ideas For TeachersIt can be tricky buying for teachers. They always appreciate a homemade card or gift from you or your child. But what if you want to purchase something? Teachers get too many coffee mugs and school supplies. Here are some items NOT to buy: Alcohol. Mugs. Christmas ornaments. Generic “you’re the best or #1 teacher” knick-knacks. Candles…Life3 min readLife3 min read
2 days agoMember-only10+ Signs Someone You Know Is Secretly Living a Miserable LifeSo many people are good at hiding their misery. But there are some telltale signs of how they actually feel. One of my friends 45 year old Becca always had a sunny disposition. But I know her better than that. …Life6 min readLife6 min read
