May I take a moment to shout out a word of thanks to my subscribers and regular vistors?  It’s been a particularly long week what with picking up and flying out to my mom’s house with less than 24 hours notice.  I appreciate all of you for sticking around even though my more “interesting” weekly posts have been suspended until I get back home and my life returns to some semblence of normal.

My mom has sold her house and is about to embark on a somewhat scary adventure.  She’s giving up her life as she’s known it for years — living on her own in her own little house — and moving across the country to live with my sister and her three children.  Apart from a few piece of furniture, her clothing, and some personal possessions, we have to liquidate a whole household full of stuff.

I have two more full days here to help get work done and then will return, most likely with The Daughter in tow, later this month to help my mom and sister stage a huge estate/garage sale.  Boy, doesn’t that sound like fun?

If you’re new to my blog, you might consider checking out the archives.  I’ve written some household maintenance tips and several articles on Kids & Money.

Walgreens — $8.52

• Crest toothpaste — $0.99 (yes, I brought some with me but, well, it’s a long story)
• Oral B toothbrush — $2.99 (yes, like above, I brought one with me but it’s part of the long story)
• 2 pkgs Kleenex pocket packs — $0.50/ea.
• Right Guard deodorant — $2.99 (not very feminine but I can hand it down to The Son when I get home)

 Walgreens — $5.99

• three 3.27 oz. bags of peanut M&M’s — $1.00/ea. (one each for my sister flying out tomorrow, my niece flying with her, and my sister who lives here)
• one 3.14 oz. bag of regular M&M’s — $1.00 (for my nephew who lives here)
• Ghiradelli caramel-filled chocolate bar — $1.99 (for my mom)