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The Frugal Blog Week in Review: Jan. 27 to Feb. 2

Hello there! It is a quiet Saturday evening on the day before the Superbowl. my husband is getting the last kid to bed, I’m listening to my new Nora Jones music, and I am seriously thinking of taking a nice hot bath. Before that, though, I wanted to bring you the week in review for the Frugal Living Blog. I know you read every blog faithfully, so I’ll just assume you want to reread them all again. Saturday, January 27 Save on Paper: Take Advantage of Junk Mail In an earlier blog, Save on Paper: The Three Best Ways, I … Continue reading →

Pro Football Hall of Fame Contest

I’ve actually been to a Superbowl. Yep. In 1983, I watched John Riggins make that infamous 43-yard run into the end zone, and kill any hope the Miami Dolphins had of beating the Washington Redskins. It was very exciting, mostly because of the energy coming from the crowd. Because it was at the Rose Bowl, there were a lot of Hollyweird celebrities in attendance. I remember that Linda Carter (Wonder Woman) was even more beautiful in person, gracious, and quite a big football fan. At the time, I wasn’t. I was actually working a concessions stand, but took breaks to … Continue reading →

The Price of Fame

If you are like me, you often see celebrities and stars on television impeccably dressed, the women often carrying $3,000 handbags and the men driving cars that cost almost as much as some of our houses. And I admit, there are times I am envious. To be able to be famous and enjoy all the perks of it must be grand. But then, I realize that it is not always the case. I am currently reading the biography of Anthony Perkins called Split Image. I’m not nearly through, but from page one, the stage has been set. Actor Osgood Perkins, … Continue reading →

Public Discipline or Humiliation?

Discipline has taken a new form.  Nowadays parents have the option to go public with it.  Acts of discipline have been displayed for the entire world to see on social media outlets like Facebook and across the World Wide Web, such as You Tube. But is this really public discipline?  Or is it more like public humiliation? I know many parents who agree with those that choose to broadcast to the world some of the extreme methods of disciplining children.  Who could forget the father that shot his daughter’s laptop because of her disrespect and abuse of Facebook? There have … Continue reading →

The Dark Side of Recess

Have you ever wondered what really goes on at your child’s school during recess? At my daughter’s private school, parent volunteers aid teachers in monitoring the 200 plus kids who run around on the outdoor playground like wild animals twice a day. As a parent volunteer, I get to witness firsthand some of the shenanigans that take place during the students’ break from class. What’s more, I am also privy to the attention given to each child by adult supervisors when or if a problem rears its head on the playground. This gives me priceless peace of mind on the … Continue reading →

How Not to Get Burned on Your Beach Vacation

Memorial Day is the unofficial start to the summer season, which means tens of thousands of travelers will be driving, flying or hoofing it to the nearest beach to enjoy the sand and surf this weekend. But, what if you don’t have a ton of money to burn in the warm California/Hawaii/Florida/Texas sun? Here are some tips to help you spend quality family time at your favorite beach without breaking the bank: Bundle: Travel aggregate sites always offer red-hot deals this time of year. Popular websites such as Expedia and Orbitz are currently featuring major discounts to prime beach vacation … Continue reading →

In Memoriam – 2010 – Part 3

After the first two installments, here’s the final blog of famous people who died in 2010: July July 4 – Mitch Miller – Mitch Miller was a musician, singer, conductor, producer, and music executive that played a great part in American music during the ‘50s and ‘60s. He died at the age of 99. July 13 – George Steinbrenner – George Steinbrenner, “The Boss,” was the outspoken, controversial owner of the New York Yankees for almost 40 years. He died of a heart attack nine days after his 80th birthday. July 15 – Hank Cochran – Hank Cochran was a … Continue reading →

Gary Coleman Secret Will and Death Photos Sold

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When I wrote about child star Gary Coleman dying on May 28th, I had no idea it would turn into a continuing blog series. But, I love crazy Hollywood stories and it doesn’t get much crazier than this one, so I feel compelled to continue updating it. First off, Coleman’s parents, Sue and Willie, and Coleman’s ex-wife, Shannon Price, have been arguing over who has control of Coleman’s body. Coleman’s parents have since dropped the fight, but the funeral has still been postponed. Todd Bridges, who co-starred with Coleman and Dana Plato in “Diff’rent Strokes,” has told the media that … Continue reading →

More on the Gary Coleman Story

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Poor Gary Coleman – it seems that even death cannot separate him from drama. The former “Diff’rent Strokes” star was taken off life support last week after falling in his home. Today, the 911 call by his “wife” (and I put that in quotes – I’ll talk about that in a minute) was released and it almost made me sick to read it. Shannon Price called 911 after hearing a bang. She told the operator “He just got home, I heard this big bang, I went downstairs. Blood everywhere. I don’t know if he’s okay. I’m not down there right … Continue reading →

Gary Coleman Dead at 42

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News broke this morning that child actor Gary Coleman had suffered a brain hemorrhage after a fall in his home and was on life support. I had planned to blog about that, along with the passing of Art Linkletter, but before I could get the blog done, Coleman passed away at the age of 42. I’d like to say this is a tragic story, but most of Coleman’s life seemed tragic. He rose to stardom at an early age when he played the lovable Arnold Jackson, one of the adopted sons on “Diff’rent Strokes.” Just one line, “Whatchoo talkin’ ‘bout … Continue reading →