ArchivesCategory: Nostalgia

I'm not much of a TV watcher, but one thing that does get me back in front of the TV is a notice that some new channels have  been added to my satellite-TV lineup. A few weeks ago, I found out that we had a new channel that aired cheesy "classics" like Dr. Quinn, Medicine Continue Reading

When I was growing up, my dad had a workbench in our basement. He used to build things there like frames for pictures I painted in art class, doll furniture for my sister's dollhouse, and even a set of Star Trek "phaser" guns when my brother was deep into his sci-fi phase.  (If I remember Continue Reading

With three kids in the house who range in age from 7 to 18, I've seen my share of lunchboxes come and go.   My younger son, in particular, is tough on lunchboxes.  We haven't even reached the all-important 100th day of school yet (and that day might be pushed back to April if it doesn't Continue Reading

With the Winter Olympics only one week away, it's time to consider the fact that watching all the fascinating sports will inspire you--or your kids--to try something new. Back in the 70s, my sister and I wanted to skate just like Dorothy Hamill.   (We won't talk about the haircut.)  Our parents had neither the budget Continue Reading

Are you a history buff?  Or do you hate history because you think it's all about wars and taxes?  There's way more to history than the ancient explorers and Civil-War battlefields.  The history of a particular business can be fascinating. Yes, history can also tell the story about how we shop--and how we save!  (And Continue Reading

How long has it been since you sent someone a handwritten note? I know that for me, it's been a while.  And I'm thinking that it's time to get back in the habit of writing a note instead of dashing off a quick email.  Let's face it--that mug of pens on my desk isn't doing Continue Reading

Yesterday I ran into my Big Kids' pre-K teacher.  She is a wonderful teacher; all the parents of children in her class agreed that it was like being in pre-K with your grandma. Preschool with Mrs. H was not all about learning to add and subtract or even write your name.  It was about playing Continue Reading

You never know what kind of surprises we'll have in store for you on Weird Holiday Monday.  There are savings of all kinds, and of course nothing but the best deals will do. August is American Adventures Month! Working on some last-minute vacation plans?  Think about this! $100 off flight + 4 night vacation to Continue Reading

Today's Weird Holidays include everything from accordions to skateboards!    That's just the nature of things on Weird Holiday Monday.  We take the less-mainstream celebrations and match them up with some great savings opportunities. COUPON TIME June is National Accordion Awareness Month! I had to share this picture of an accordion school not too far way Continue Reading

This morning I'll be enjoying some scones and tea for breakfast.  It's St. Patrick's Day!  My Irish-born grandmother taught me to make her famous scone recipe.  They're really easy.  So in honor of today's holiday, I thought I'd share this recipe here. 2 cups flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 tablespoon sugar 1 stick margarine, Continue Reading