Save Money by Keeping Up with Your Stuff
August 2, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under save-money, saving money
How many times have you bought something because you had to replace something you misplaced or lost? It could be your sunscreen, sunglasses, ink pens, markers, car filters, and tools.
When I was teaching, I was constantly amazed at the things that the middle school students would leave in my classroom. For some reason, I found that middle school students left more things behind than elementary students. What’s worse is that the middle schoolers would not claim their lost items. It seemed like a mark of shame to claim their stuff. Each day, I would walk around my classroom and collect the pens, …read more
Miss Me? I Miss You!!!
September 6, 2008 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Uncategorized
Our huge transition is almost complete. We are living in our new area in Eastern NC. We downsized, sold stuff, given away stuff, packed, and traveled back and forth between residences. We have begun our new jobs. Life is still crazy and I just have to say that I miss you all!!!!!
I am no longer the stay-at-home mom I used to be. My days used to be full of cleaning, laundry, paying bills, playing with my little one, and managing the household. Now I’m in a full-time ministry position where I’m helping troubled youth. Thankfully, our children get to hang …read more
An Update on My Life
August 16, 2008 by Karen Weideman
Filed under odds and ends
As most of you know, I will be moving soon. I hope that you’ve enjoyed the great articles we’ve had from our guests.
As far as my life . . . My husband and I have been finishing up some home repair projects, packing, and decluttering. We had a birthday party for the kids and we’ve been out of town twice in the last week at our new location.
Sometimes I just want to do nothing all day long, but I know I can’t do that. Time is ticking and there is lots to be done.
I’m very pleased that we have gotten rid of so many things. I continue …read more
5 Things About Me
January 29, 2008 by Karen Weideman
Filed under odds and ends
I was tagged today by Chris. I’m supposed to tell 5 things about myself, which should be pretty easy. You may already know this stuff about me though.
1. I am married to Gerald and have two children. Gerald and I got married when I was in college and he was in the Marines.
2. I have a degree in elementary education and quit teaching full-time when I had my first child, 4 1/2 years ago.
3. I constantly feel overwhelmed with too much to do. These two little kids have turned my world upside down.
4. I really enjoy writing about being frugal …read more
