Things to do Before Your Summer Vacation

By: Mary Fran Bontempo   Okay, I'll admit, the title of this post is a little sneaky. Because I'm really talking about the things I have to do before your summer vacation--the one you would take at my house. I'm happy and blessed to be able to spend summers at the shore, where I gladly play host to family and friends whenever possible. When people get to enjoy a break at the shore, [...]

2018-10-30T09:42:05-04:00August 5th, 2014|0 Comments

Dirty Little Secrets of a Man–and a Ladder

By: Mary Fran Bontempo My husband is dating a ladder. As every woman knows, the bloom and excitement of new love lasts but a short time between a man and a woman. But between men and their tools, well, that's a lifelong affair. I lost Dave's heart to a ladder about a year and a half ago, when, on our bi-weekly visit to our version of the country club, a.k.a. Costco, we happened [...]

2018-10-30T09:42:07-04:00July 29th, 2014|0 Comments

A “Clearance” Addiction

By: Mary Fran Bontempo   Somebody needs to stop me. I'm a fairly reasonable person. Well, I'm not, but for the sake of argument, let's say that I am. Or better yet, let's say I'm fairly reasonable about money. I'm conservative, always looking for the best price, constantly searching for bargains and never, ever paying the full retail price for ANYTHING. Which is the problem. Come this time of year--the end of a [...]

2018-10-30T09:42:13-04:00July 15th, 2014|0 Comments
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