http://www.gmastasquirrel.com life. love. money. happiness. blog. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:55:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We are, for the most part, all busy people. Between work, kids (if you have them), and any vices that occupy time, we never really stop to smell the roses. I had a busy family, everyone was doing everything to make it in the concrete jungle. One of the moments ... http://www.gmastasquirrel.com/2008/08/18/meals-the-table-a-lost-art/ The FIRST contest. I like toys, especially Mr. Potato Head. So the first contest will be for Darth Tater and Spider Spud Mr. Potato Head. Anyone can join. Entre Card members get a little extra if they win. Contest will end 9-01-08. Here is how to join: Email Subscribe to the ... http://www.gmastasquirrel.com/2008/08/15/contest-what-we-are-grateful-for/ The following is a guest post from KPS, staff writer for ScrewGradSchool.com. Economy worries are grinding out the fun in life these days. And in an effort to reduce fuel and general consumption, more and more Americans are spending time at home. While there's no arguing against the environmental ... http://www.gmastasquirrel.com/2008/08/13/10-frugal-ways-to-enjoy-a-weekend/ This past weekend, my friends decided to go out to a club. I don't club very often. I use to club several years back. Several years back was the last time I have ever been in a club. The normal routine would be for me to have a few drinks, ... http://www.gmastasquirrel.com/2008/08/11/life-lessons-dance-like-no-ones-watching/ Today, I was filling out a job application for a Desktop Technician. I am pretty tech saavy and felt that I could do the job. It pays better than the current job that I have now. By the way, I hate filling out the experience section just to find out ... http://www.gmastasquirrel.com/2008/08/08/our-dreams-our-goals-never-settle-for-less/ Before I start, I must admit, I am a movie geek. I love to watch movies almost on the daily. I often watch the movies which gives a positive message. I like to feel inspired by the message in the movie as well as the dialogue of the characters. Often, ... http://www.gmastasquirrel.com/2008/08/07/5-favorite-inspirational-movie-quotes/ [caption id="attachment_83" align="alignright" width="400" caption="picture credit: thedailygreen.com"][/caption] Sometimes in Hawaii, you feel like you just can't get ahead. Everything is expensive, and jobs don't pay as much. I'm not complaining, it's the truth. Lately, I have not been able to put anything into my savings. Gas is at an all time ... http://www.gmastasquirrel.com/2008/08/04/3-simple-financial-changes-for-the-better/ Note: Please do not find this as me being "A Happiness Guru". What I am writing are things I have found out about myself and would like to share with others. Circa 2004. That year was the start of the toughest years of my life. I had so many things to ... http://www.gmastasquirrel.com/2008/08/01/happiness-begins-with-you/ [caption id="attachment_57" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Frugal vs Cheap"][/caption] Living in Hawaii (The most beautiful place on earth!Yeah, I said it!), is very expensive. Under normal circumstances, things will cost more here than in the continental United States. You pay a price to live in paradise. I go through this everyday. My spending ... http://www.gmastasquirrel.com/2008/07/30/life-lesson-frugal-vs-cheap/ [caption id="attachment_46" align="aligncenter" width="380" caption="Honest Abe Lincoln: Never Forget"][/caption] Being honest is a trait that everyone expects from everyone else. It's something your mother, father, and religions try to instill in you. Honesty is the human quality of communicating and acting truthfully related to truth as a value. This includes listening, ... http://www.gmastasquirrel.com/2008/07/29/honesty-why-its-hard-to-be-honest/