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"It IS the most wonderful time, of the year!"A classic indeed... Like it or not, it is that time of year and kids everywhere are beginning to grow and improve already.

Summer in NE. How's yours?

Published on 2012-07-15 20:59:00

M&T at Narragansett Beach Wall.Hike the peak of Mt. Major, NH.M rolls at track camp!Our unemployment rate may lead the league (RI) but we also have some pretty good activities.

Play Ball. Go Cubs!!

Published on 2012-05-01 11:58:00

Gratuitous, I know, but I couldn't resist.

"I want to put my kids in the best possible situation to succeed and be happy." A worthy pursuit and a familiar parental refrain. The idea of that big goal can be overwhelming and frustrating at times but just any other big goal, we need to prioritize and take action. So we start with the basics of safety, healthy foods/lifestyle, financial responsibility, and reading habits (WIP), from there a popular thought is to expose kids to various activities and see what they like and are good at...Her [..]

Focus on the 4C's

Published on 2011-09-23 06:34:00

A small growing company and a small growing family both need leadership to be successful.I'm "working" with both and I realize they have a lot in common. I'm a firm believer in good KISS (Keep it simple, sista!) and in my attempt to simplify and to build sustainable leadership, I never shy away from a good acronym.CLEAR Vision- "Where are we going!?" COMMUNICATION- Do not assume that your kids or your employees/co-workers know what you're thinking and don't assume you know what they're think [..]

And we're back...

Published on 2011-08-15 07:22:00

We leave the U.S. and the markets crash. We arrive in the U.K. and London burns. Good thing nothing crazy happened when we were in Paris, that city is absolutely perfect the way it is!Things are expensive over there and the exchange rate doesn't help but the opportunity to experience some of Europe with our kids was worth every over priced British Pound and Euro. Exposing them to a world outside of what we live every day and helping them to understand and experience that it is a big world out [..]

London & Paris vacation for 12 Days!

Published on 2011-08-01 06:29:00

Hello friends,We have been lucky enough to connect with a friend in London who has offered up her spacious flat for a few days. We are staying for 10 days in jolly-old-England and a few in Paris. Vacation jackpot for our family!!! Time to turn the daily saving into daily spending!! (just for a bit)No computers, just cameras to capture as many amazing moments as possible. Our kids are 9 & 10 and excited to go. We've planned pretty well (I hope!) and have some British Pounds and Euros in hand [..]

3 Interview topics for work and home

Published on 2011-07-21 14:04:00

Recently, I've been spending a lot of time consulting (as you may have noticed from my sporadic blog activity-- bad form, I know). The company is hiring a few people and I'm leading the interview processes. I've tightened up the job descriptions (based on the general goals and specific expectations for the position), written compelling (hopefully) job posts and outlined the phone and face-to-face interviews. Ready to roll! Going through this exercise got me thinking about my role at home...Ar [..]

Leader Learning: an easy and insightful way

Published on 2011-05-29 11:52:00

Every Sunday I get a nice measured dose of leadership sandwiched between coffee and coupons. An interview with one interesting leader can be found each week on page 2 of the New York Times business section, "The Corner Office" by Adam Brya

Guest Post on OurMomSpot

Published on 2011-05-26 07:26:00

My guest post on OurMomSpot: Read about what it's like to be a Stay at Home Dad!#Parents #Marriage @DailySaving http://t.co/dLHLZVb via @OurMomSpotThanks for all the support!Brian

Grocer plays on pump pressure. 3 flags!

Published on 2011-05-06 12:57:00

"Spend $15 on things you don't usually buy and probably won't use and save $1 on $40 of gas!"-my reality storeWe know that sellers go to great lengths to contact and manipulate buyers. The goal being to have us buy, buy again and buy more

Quick shout out from DailySaving. Thanks!

Published on 2011-05-03 05:41:00

Messing around with video as I'm getting lazy with the pen as the weather gets nicer...Despite looking and sounding awful, I hope you got the message...Be in touch,B

Suze's grade is in...

Published on 2011-05-01 08:35:00

My "How am I doing?" segment aired Saturday night (4/30/11) on The Suze Orman Show on CNBC. Suze went over the details of our situation and handed out her grade:First of all, thanks to all of you for your support, RT's, and well wishes on my li

Feedback for everyone to see. Suze!

Published on 2011-04-26 09:21:00

I love to get and give feedback. I've come to realize I need it. It's how we get better and help others to do the same. My career as a coach, manager, and director has conditioned me to think, "How are we doing and how can we do bet

A journey from 'Bigger is Better' to Bulk Blurs.

Published on 2011-04-06 08:31:00

A wholesale club always holds the promise of a HUGE deal, doesn't it?I've gotten pretty good with quick calculations to determine per unit pricing. I feel like Rain Man as I pass through the aisles tying to spot a good deal. That has prov

Listen. Your favorite topic is YOU.

Published on 2011-03-16 12:38:00

Listening is underrated. It is too often overlooked and not worked on like many other skills. How many times have you heard, or even said, "you have two ears and one mouth for a reason", "listen more, speak less", "be a good listener, you

Plan to Save- a few options for Spring

Published on 2011-03-08 08:24:00

Winter vacation is over, the temperature is rising, and the snow is melting in the yard. That's the good news. The bad news is that I get a clear picture of how awful my lawn looks. I have a lot of spring cleaning to do. Great

Do you know your number? Go Micro.

Published on 2011-02-16 12:58:59

Recent economic challenges have forced many people to take a closer look at their finances and that, of course, is a good thing. The practical matters of spending less than you earn, saving, and budgeting have become familiar practices for more

The Excellence lesson from Lombardi

Published on 2011-02-04 06:54:00

The Super Bowl is this weekend and how can you not think of the Green Bay Packers without thinking of Coach Lombardi? He has become an icon for excellence that transcends sports. We often see quotes and pictures of the legendary coach aro

The staying power of the hand written note.

Published on 2011-02-03 11:29:00

What are the things that have had the most impact on you over the years? Little things do mean a lot and a hand written note, on the surface, is a little thing. It is widely recognized as a good practice in business. I've found that

New School Year... New Habits start now.

Published on 2011-01-31 07:48:36

"It's the most wonderful time, of the year!"Classic! Like it or not, it is that time of year and kids everywhere are beginning to grow and improve already. It is the new school year.Take a minute to think about where they were one year ago and

Year 1: SAVED some, LEARNED more

Published on 2011-01-31 07:48:00

Who doesn't love to save money? I want to do it any way I can! Almost. After about a year of finding my way in this transition to SAHD, I've established some boundaries.1. I love and appreciate all the work that so many people

"How did you do that?" said the man behind the register..

Published on 2011-01-31 07:47:16

I like feedback. I like to know how I'm doing, I'll take it wherever I can get it... One of my favorite places to get it is when I do some shopping. Good feedback today:"How did you do that? It cost us (CVS) $1.48 for you to take th

Saving Tip: ABC's work!

Published on 2011-01-31 07:46:42

Love the Lowe's! I need to find a way to save on my addiction...I recently had a very good experience with ABC Gift Cards. We first tried it for an Ann Taylor gift card, 30% off. That was perfect for back to school shopping for my w

Everyone wants what you have! Your $$

Published on 2011-01-31 07:46:03

Attitudes about money have a big impact on your cash flow.I've recently had an attitude adjustment. I'm at home with the kids and playing the new role of financial watchdog, working the "other side" of the family balance sheet for a change. &nb

Buyer Beware: Learn from my Sunday Shop mistake: B-

Published on 2011-01-31 07:45:34

It started off promising. Today was all set up for a good day of planning for a solid week of savings.Then the phone rang. All of the sudden we're having people over for a holiday weekend cookout. Great! But true to my nature I see

Leadership Philosophy (home/work): Expectations & Feedback

Published on 2011-01-31 06:10:00

It wasn't exactly Tuesdays with Morrie but it was a big deal. My Dad just retired and has to make his own transition to a full time life at home. I just made a similar transition a year ago and he was actually asking ME for advice rather

A front row seat. Lucky Me.

Published on 2011-01-20 05:55:00

I miss the rat race. I'm very competitive and love to work. I've been home for a while now and when I'm paying attention there are great moments that give real meaning to what my role at home has become. Yesterday was one of those m

Decision Making: Don't leave it up to the waiter.

Published on 2010-12-30 11:32:00

We were out to dinner last night and my wife couldn't decide between two interesting fish and chicken dishes. She asked the waiter to help make her decision, "Which is better?" she asked. I waited tables through college, I've been on the receiv

Pay it forward. It helps keep the budget in line.

Published on 2010-12-15 11:34:00

I'm on a new kick. Laundering money. At least it feels that way.We all know that a cardinal rule of personal finance is, "Don't spend money you don't have." Easier said than done, right? I have a Upromise MC. We're tryin

Don't fall for the lipstick on a pig. It's still a pig.

Published on 2010-11-16 11:22:00

Today I broke one of my own cardinal rules. In fairness to me (excuse alert!), I was out of my routine. I headed out to get boots for my daughter. I had 2 coupons in hand, ready to bag my bargain. That part went well, I

Help someone get an early start. They will be benefit greatly.

Published on 2010-11-08 09:45:00

I've spent much of my time at home trying to figure out if I should be worried. Another chapter in my personal "define your reality" series... What I have learned is that I put a tremendous asset on my side: time.I have parents that strug

A Financial iPOD for all ages

Published on 2010-11-04 05:50:00

I want my kids to grow up with a firm handle on personal financial responsibility, embedded in their little brains tomorrow as deeply and comfortably as the things they do so effortlessly today. Technology and music are two things that come to

The other Family Planning

Published on 2010-10-14 15:31:00

I usually spend Sunday night and Monday morning planning out my week, making sure every day is as efficient and productive as possible. Some weeks are better than others but things have been rolling along pretty well as I cross the one year mil

They bet you will make a mistake. They're usually right.

Published on 2010-09-28 13:13:00

I was blazing though my food shopping route today, working the plan that I had put together on Sunday. I had my sale items listed by store with the coupons organized in their respective store envelope. Every shopping trip is a game to me,

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