This instead of that: Dinner Date

Dinner dates, they are the most fundamental aspect of a relationship.  What is more romantic than going out to a fancy restaurant, getting a fine bottle of wine, hearing that amazing music, being in the perfect atmosphere, and enjoying the company of the person you adore?  The only problem is that it comes with a … Read more

Keeping Up With The Joneses: TV Mania

Many, especially in the United States, have a profound obsession with televisions.  People act as though we need televisions to survive.  To compound the problem people also think they need the latest, clearest, flattest TVs on the market.  I’ve heard many excuses ranging from I’ve had my TV for a while, all the way to … Read more

Uber-Consumer(ism) Explained

Stylized photo of handrail at shopping mall with stores and people blurred in the background.

We use the term “Uber-Consumer” or “Uber-Consumerism” from time-to-time. It is a term we’ve coined to describe a new level of consumerism. We think it is necessary to define this term so there is no confusion about what we mean. Uber-Consumerism describes the act of uncontrollably buying things people don’t really need. Commercials Make You Unhappy … Read more

Money Saving Tip: Split the Portion!

My wife and I will occasionally dine out, which I know isn’t good for saving money, but have you ever noticed that food portions are huge? I did a little research and found a great article demonstrating how portion sizes have changed over time, check it out here. Save Money by Sharing Meals The good … Read more