Congress: You Need a Budget!

I just read the most incredible news post, “Are Members of Congress Paid Enough” by Chris Moody. In it, he cites several members of congress who are having a difficult time getting by on their congressional salaries of $174,000 a year. He implied that a couple of those cited live paycheck to paycheck. While most people in the US do not have a salary close to this amount and are told to get by on what they make, I find it very difficult to feel sorry for someone who can’t make it on $174 per. Most Americans are learning to live on a budget, cut coupons, and just do without while these folks ask for more. Congress has the lowest approval ratings EVER and they are looking for sympathy and a handout? How about a drop in pay, a budget, and learn to live the Dave Ramsey way?

 

The Ticket, Yahoo News Blog, August 30, 2011  http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/members-congress-paid-enough-165641960.html

Too Much to Ask? Congress, Get Your Sh*t Together!

Sorry but I have to air this. I try to be positive but sometimes being a cheerleader gets old. What is with Congress and the budget? If we, as a country, are over spending shouldn’t we be cutting back somewhere? I don’t have a problem feeding hungry children and making sure seniors have food and a roof over their heads but Congress has a package that rivals any on Wall Street. They can be crappy Reps and Senators and still be taken care of for the rest of their lives with a pension that most of us only dream of. If congressional members are truly committed to the job they hold and the country they are working (?) for, they would, and should, be willing to give up a few of the perks the taxpayers provide.

I try my best to live within my means. I work damned hard at it. I pay my bills, don’t run up bills I can’t pay, and don’t ask others to pay my way. No wonder I’m not a politician.

Thank you. I am getting off the soap box now.

Goofing Off Art Supplies-- New listings!

Finally had the time to start doing the inventory on the shop. Some of the most beautiful dress patterns, wedding gowns that is, just left the shop but there is still a lot more. Wonderful stuff. More patterns to post, fun stuff for summer wear. Sewing your own is a great way to save money, especially in these tight economic times. Great to make something special and one of a kind. For you knitters and crocheters, I am destashing the stash. Too much stuff!! Beautiful boucle and fun fur yarn in jewel-like colors. Knitting needles, too. Save money and get the good stuff. Dan-the-Man just opened his own shop back in February called Metal Woods'n Water. It features the things he loves to do, being in the woods, on the water, and working with metal. So far, his shop has been a hit. People just love bones. Gives him a chance to show off his metal work, too. He was surprised people love the wrought iron quilt rack he made for me. Here's the links to our shops: http://MissEileen.etsy.com http://GoofingOff.etsy.com http://MetalWoodsnWater.etsy.com

Weddings in these economic hard times.

I have heard a lot on the news about the hard times people are having right now because of the economy. It is hard out there right now, people are being laid off and there are job freezes making it harder to find a job. In spite of this, there are those who are optimistic (I'm one of them) and in love. Lovers tie the knot no matter what the economy does but how they celebrate is different. I've been a thrifty person all my life so I thought it might be a good idea to give some advice to those planning a wedding without breaking the bank. I am making this a series because there is so much to be said. The first installment will be buying the ring.