My newest tv obsession is the show "American Pickers" on the History channel. Two guys rummage through junk piles, abandoned barns, and neglected garages and buildings for hidden treasures. They make deals with the junk owners and then resell the merchandise for a profit. It is so comical to watch...
The Unemployed Mom blog recently had a face lift. No, I personally did not get a face lift (trust me, there are other plastic surgery options I'd like to have and a face lift is not one of them)! After much debate, I finally gave in to a new theme...
Blogging is my escape from toddler tantrums to reality. I am able to keep my written communication skills fresh since my world is basically Romper Room. I am not complaining by any means because I couldn't imagine not experiencing every second of every day with my son. Recently, I have...
The first time Amazon.com increased the price of an item on me, I thought it was just a glitch or something. Since the price of my item only increased by a dollar or two, I still proceeded with the checkout process. Typically, I would sign out and go purchase my...
Staying with my real estate theme from Friday, I wanted to discuss the job of a real estate agent dealing with ordinary transactions (not including short sales because they are far from normal). Regardless of how much an agent may complain about what he or she does, how difficult is...
I don't know about you, but I am sick and tired of unethical real estate agents! Whatever happened to having the client's best interest at heart? To them, it's all about the dollar bill! They want their commission and will do anything in their power to get it (even if...
Looking back at 2009, The Unemployed Mom blog began in March and has published 146 blog posts. It was a good year. What started as an outlet for a SAHM to connect with the real world has transpired into an avenue where new friendships have been created and old friendships...
We teach our children the importance of sharing, but do we also follow our own rules? Lately, I've been trying to share all incentives I receive (coupons, promotion codes, etc.). Why not help others? No one should pay retail price for ANYTHING! In November, a friend of mine visited and...