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My Son Eats Deadly Weapons for Dinner

my finger is still recovering from the battle

Awhile back we established the fact that my 14 year-old son is a complete and utter slob. We have also established the fact that he is an extremely picky eater due to texture issues associated with autism. But until this weekend I never realized that his food would one day rise up and attempt to [...]

I Exercised Yesterday and Didn’t Die

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Don’t worry, I’m not going to go all fitness blogger or anything, I promise. So it has occurred to me over the past few months that I’m getting fat. Not in that stupid “OMG I weigh six ounces” kind of way, but actually overweight, with a BMI less than a point from the obese (!) [...]

Who’s Taking Care of Your Family Photos?

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Last night on The Walking Dead (you know, the ONLY tv show I watch), the main character, Rick, and his son, Carl, returned to what was left of their hometown after being gone for however long 3 seasons is in “real” time. They learned that their house had been destroyed, and Carl went on a dangerous [...]

The True Value of Immigrating

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This is a guest post from my friend Mary Rhodes of Fine Tune Finances, a Zimbabwean born but now British resident who is embarking on a mission to become as thrifty as possible. Go check out her site – she has had some amazing experiences! Immigration is a hotly debate challenged in most western societies. But I’d [...]

What it Costs to Stay Alive: Controlling Your Diabetes

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The following is a guest post. More people are living with diabetes than ever before. The costs involved can be dramatic. Here is a list of what the average diabetic will have to buy to stay in control: Insulin ($50-$85) Glucometer ($20-$100) Test Strips ($60-$125) Glycogen ($20-$30) Tri-monthly Doctor’s Visits ($100) These costs vary, but [...]