Birthdays and the compact
You win some, you lose some. For all my mothering and motherhood skills, I suppose I have a trick or two to learn from Thrifty Mommy, though I’ve come a long way.
I’ve been trying to adhere to the Compact, as well as I can. Basically, I’m not supposed to buy anything new except medicine, food, and underwear. Glasses, I suppose. For the eyes, not the drinks. For the most part, I’ve been doing well. About a month ago, I spotted a platform bed in shambles on the street. I borrowed a friend’s car and schlepped the pieces back to my …read more




