Hi everyone. This week has been as hectic as the last two. I am still alive though so this is a good sign. I feel like I got over my weak spells so that is good and my energy is a bit better. Things aren’t slowing down at all but with feeling at full strength I should be able to make it through the week.
I do have a ton to catch up on this weekend though. More board stuff, ugh, and I have a ton to do with the site- postings, comments, email responses. With that said though I have planned some fun time. We are getting together with friends of ours for dinner on Saturday which will be a nice brain break for me. We also get to babysit my new niece tomorrow which is always fun. I love babies!
Enough about me though. I hope you all are doing ok. What is new and exciting with you guys? I hope you aren’t working yourselves into the ground like I seem to be at the moment.
There were as always a ton of great reads out this week which I have highlighted below:
Good Reads from the Blogosphere:
- Read how Emily and Kyle have helped their finances by sharing a car at Evolving Personal Finance
- Contemplating a career change? Make sure to check out Free From Broke’s list of best careers for the future before making any decisions.
- KK thinks you can think yourself into financial failure–read more at Student Debt Survivor
- Interested in learning more about what your home is worth? David’s post about how to know the true value of a home at Young Adult Money is a great place to start!
- Do you want to celebrate an early retirement? If so, don’t miss Jeremy’s post at Modest Money about learning to live on one income
- Feeling the need to spend? Check out Jennifer’s post at Broke-Ass Mommy about her techniques for curbing that pesky consumerism itch
- If you’re in the market for new insurance, make sure to read Deanne’s post about how much life insurance you need at Brighter Life
If you are new to PET or haven’t gotten a chance to read all the articles in the past, here are few archives you might enjoy.
PET Archives
- 10 reasons you’re broke
- How to re-use common items
- Thrifty ways to save on travel
- Energy-saving software for an eco-friendly office
- Buying a lottery ticket isn’t as stupid as you think
Hope you all have a great weekend and thank you for your support and encouragement. It is so nice to have people there for you when times are tough.
Sorry you’ve had another hectic week Miss T! I’ve been sick this week, so it’s made my hecticness feel worse than usual. I am starting to feel better though, so am hoping to relax a little this weekend. Enjoy your down time this weekend!
Sorry you have been sick. It just makes you feel so behind. I am glad you are feeling better now though. Hopefully you are getting the rest you need this weekend.
Many thanks for including me. I hope the next couple of weeks will have at least some downtime for you. I love babysitting babies too. I often wish my sisters lived closer so I could spend more time with my nephews and niece.
I hope so too. How many kids are you an auntie for?
Enjoy your dinner date and baby play time this weekend!! You’ll be back on top of everything before you know it
Our dinner date was fun. We had a really nice time. Now just spending Sunday doing some catch up. Hope your weekend is going well.
Oh, wow, thank you kindly for the mention. Everything here is a hectic blob of insanity, as well. I hope you can enjoy a relaxing weekend and conserve some of that sorely-needed energy.
Me too. It seems like everyone I talk to lately has felt the same about January.
Sorry to hear about your busy week. I know how you feel. Great roundup and I hope you enjoy your weekend.
Thanks. Hope you are doing ok yourself.
Great roundup. Hope you feel better. It’s always worse before it gets better.
True. Thanks for the good reminder.
Glad to see you back up and running, almost on a full tank! We all have our moments. Love your shares this week! I don’t think buying a lottery ticket is a waste, just once in a while, its fun!!!
Thanks. I am not at full steam but seem to be managing better which is good. Yes, a lotto ticket every now and then is fun.
Life has been boring for me! I was on jury duty and it was a big waste of my time for which I will get little if any compensation. No juicy trials, just a lot of hanging around.
That stinks. My hubby got polled for jury duty last year but he didn’t get chosen to actually sit on the trial because we were going to be away.
Hang in there. If it’s any consolation the last week was rough for me too, and I’m thinking this week is going to be more of the same.
Glad I have company. lol. Hope things get better for you soon too,
Just try to relax a bit and don’t let stress eat you up.
Easier said than done though.