Fat Tuesday might be my favorite day. It’s always been a day of celebration in my family. In fact, as I type, a bowl of chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream is keeping my keyboard company. What? You thought I was hanging off a float or catching beads? Of course, I like Fat Tuesday because … [Read more…]
We’ve all seen it. You log onto Facebook, click through your email, or check your phone, and there it is. An invitation to fork over money to someone you haven’t seen in years. Of course, you’re not just giving them money. No, you’re generously rewarded with stuff. Wraps, oils, waxes, leggings, mascara, oh my! While I’ve … [Read more…]
She Picks Up Pennies turns one this week. While many bloggers are able to share impressive, jealousy-inducing numbers in terms of income and views, I cannot. Just like all those spam commenters aptly note, I did not monetize my blog. And I’m not entirely sure how to get back to the view in WordPress that … [Read more…]