Category Archives: consumerism

For the Love of Garrett

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

There’s a little place in Chicago that serves up some wicked, sinful creations. It’s not deep-dish pizza although that’s pretty darn tasty, too. Not the Chicago style hotdog or Italian beef but rather this treat comes in a wax paper … Continue reading →

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Commercials I Love to Watch…

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

I can tune out of a show quicker than anything but I am one of those crazy folks who love commercials. Sadly, commercials today just aren’t what they used to be. I mean.. even those crazy Bud frogs could never … Continue reading →

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The Retail Sexualization of Teens

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

If you didn’t see this post by fellow blogger Vinobaby’s Voice, you need to read it (after you read this,  of course). It’s regarding the high school senior who is raising all sorts of chaos because her school’s yearbook staff … Continue reading →

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Teens, Tweens and Finances

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

We forewarned our girls that this Christmas was not going to be a big one.  The Rooster had changed jobs halfway thru the year and my business was slower than last year. Even if that hadn’t been the case, when … Continue reading →

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Kids Who Sell Stuff… And People Who Don’t Buy

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

I have 3 kids which means in our time and like everyone else, we’ve sold a lot of crap. We’ve sold cookie dough, pizza making kits, wrapping paper, God awful things they considered “gifts”, magazine subscriptions and of course, Girl … Continue reading →

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