Archive for June, 2007

Changes in Tuition Assistance

A few days ago I read on military.com the changes that Tuition Assistance (referred to as TA) is making some changes. One was they were going to not allow someone to use TA if they fail a PRT (physical readiness test) or if they do bad in other areas of their jobs (evaluations). Another change [...]

Friday, June 29th, 2007

Joining the Y

We finally joined our local Y last week. We debated doing so last year but never got around to it. My husband recently quit smoking and drinking coffee and needed to have an outlet so working out it is! The application fee was waived (since we are military) and the family fee is manageable. I’m [...]

Tuesday, June 12th, 2007

PayPerPost Secures Another Round

PayPerPost never ceases to be controversial and the announcement of securing $7 million in funding has simply brought on another round. I haven’t read many reviews, but I hope people can stop questioning various bloggers blog ethics. Since when is earning money selling your soul? I for one am very happy for Ted Murphy and [...]

Tuesday, June 12th, 2007

Yard Sales

A few weeks ago my Mom was here visiting. She helped me clean up the garage and we separated things into a junk (trash) pile and a give away (yard sale/consignment) pile. Of course that was a few weeks ago and nothing has been done. Last night I noticed the sign at the Y mentioned [...]

Tuesday, June 12th, 2007

Additional Expenses

We are having another baby! She is definitely a surprise baby and we are all excited. My husband has been thrilled since the moment we found out. My kids have been so excited too – they ask how the baby is feeling, how big the baby is, when she is going to get here. As [...]

Saturday, June 9th, 2007