By: Mary Fran BontempoTo hear an audio version of this post, click the play arrow below.In yet another effort to further its plan of world domination, Costco is now offering members the opportunity to add a mortgage as well as giant jar of mustard to their shopping carts. I’m a recent Costco convert, as the big box giant just opened its first store in my area. For the uninitiated, Costco is akin to [...]
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Yes, we ran this last Mother's Day, but it's still hilarious! Watch as these two "brothers" try and take a photo for their mom for Mother's Day. Happy Mother's Day to all our NRFGP readers!
Okay, today it's personal. Congratulations to my daughter and her wonderful rommates on their graduation from West Chester University! Meg, Erin, Jackie and Chelsea, we love you!
By: Mary Fran Bontempo There’s nothing quite like seeing a play on Broadway. Of course, there’s nothing quite like the price of seeing a play on Broadway, either.If you’re close enough to get to New York, travel, whether by train or car, will set a couple back at least $70 to $100. Add several hundred for theater tickets and throw in a pre or après theater meal and, cha-ching! Count on a $400-$500 outing.Which [...]
by Chrysa SmithHow many telemarketing calls would you say you get in a day? 5, 10, more? I'm closer to 10, I'd say, and it all bugs me for a variety of reasons. Like everyone, these unsolicited interruptions in the day take me away from something surely more important--like washing the dog. I do get a little thrill when I think somebody interesting might be calling, just to have my little 'needy' bubble [...]
By: Audrey CupoWhen is it time to let go of the past? I am speaking of those items that represent the past, and not necessarily in a good or bad way. It could be either. My first husband, Paul, died of cancer over 14 years ago at the age of 40. His legacy, aside from our son, was his treasured music collection - LPs for the most part. When I relocated from our [...]
