Category Archives: money

Maybe a Move?

Posted on April 9, 2018 by boxcarkids

Contemplating the doctor’s suggestion to cut back on stress, I quickly pinpointed the two areas that topped my stressor list. Money (always). Teenagers are not cheaper than infants or toddlers even though they no longer require diapers, daycare or babysitters. … Continue reading →

Posted in apartment, houses, money, moving, stress | Tagged | 7 Comments

The high cost of summer

Posted on July 10, 2016 by boxcarkids

Summer is expensive. No, I’m not talking about a cruise to the Bahamas or a visit to Disney World. I’m not even talking about summer camps or swim lessons. I’m talking about the cost of having kids home all day, … Continue reading →

Posted in Amazon, blogging, internet, Job, monetizing blog, money, summer, work | Tagged | 10 Comments

Why eBay won’t be my 2nd job

Posted on June 25, 2016 by boxcarkids

Blog readers will know that we ran up against a wall recently when failing parts on the car necessitated a paycheck’s worth of repairs. My paychecks are always already committed to the last dime and previous medical bills have already erased … Continue reading →

Posted in 2nd Career, expense, money, teaching | Tagged | 3 Comments