The Dysfunctional Marriage of eHarmony and Gay Money
For those of you who don't know, eHarmony has come under a lot of pressure in the last year, both from advertising and lawsuits, because the company does not provide…
The Best Frugal Books and Movies
This is my list of books and videos I have read or watched and would recommend: The Complete Tightwad Gazette This is the book that got me started about keeping…
Black Friday Sales Up Over 2007
Although many of us at Queercents vowed to "Buy Nothing" on Friday, sales reports are showing that this year's Black Friday sales were up from last year, giving the much…
Life Insurance: More dependents, more premium
'œThe only rock I know that stays steady, the only institution I know that works is the family.' '“ Lee Iacocca With the birthmother due in mid-December, our baby's arrival…
Queercents in search of contributing writers
If you have stopped by Queercents this weekend, then I suspect that you're bored or stuck at work. We're in the midst of a traffic lull. If you think the…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: Family Fun Time
Sometimes there's nothing more satisfying then spending time with loved ones, good food and good times. Being inside eating a hot meal and playing games is particularly satisfying when the…
Finding the Best Used Items Online for the Cheapest Price
What are you buying online these days? I do most of my 'œshopping' online usually looking for used. I start by going to Amazon to find out what the current…
Buy Nothing Day: Spend a Day without Spending
It's that special day of the year '“ the day after Thanksgiving! Some call it Black Friday. Others call it Buy Nothing Day: Though rushing to the mall or local…
What Tigger Taught Me About Shopping (And Gift Giving)
Recently I've been reading a great deal, and it's been a wonderful thing to return to. I've found that all too frequently I can't sit down and just read because…
Stretch Your Food Dollar: Thanksgiving, Part 3
As I promised last week, I've saved the best part of our Thanksgiving edition of Stretch Your Food Dollar for last . . . the desserts! When the family and…