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Links – Fourth of July & Most Handsome Dog Edition

August 1, 2011 by Lazy Man 6 Comments

Before I get on to the big teaser in the title, let me wish everyone a happy and healthy Fourth of July. I work with a lot of people from England, so it’s an interesting dynamic for this particular holiday. As you can imagine they view it slightly differently (and much more negatively) than most Americans do. Perhaps they were just having fun with me… I couldn’t tell. It’s interesting, but sometimes you are trying to battle Werdna and other times you are Werdna trying to avenge a wrongful death… two sides to every story. (Bonus geek cred. points to those who understand the Werdna reference.)

Most Handsome Dog
Most Handsome Dog
On a personal note, the biggest news I have my dog Jacoby. Jacoby and I have been at odds for some time. I’ve gone as far as saying that I’m more his chew toy than anything else. Every now and again, we work together. The other day in my nightmare we successfully survived an attack from an Octobird (don’t ask). Today, with my wife’s great intro and bow tie, he won the Most Handsome Dog in Foster City. As you can tell it tired him out… and he’s catching up on his beauty sleep now.

Before I get to the links, I do want to mention something about Steve McNair, the 36 year old former NFL quarterback found dead today. I know that famous people have been dropping like flies lately, but I think Mr. McNair will be a smaller story. It shouldn’t be. Steve McNair was always a great and classy player. More often than not he was playing with a dozen injuries… and won despite them. I sometimes wonder how the football world would have changed if not for a foot in the 2000 Super Bowl. It’s unfair for me to only give him a footnote in this column – I wish I could say more… and I might in future days.

Now to the links which are a little older. I’ll try to bring you to update later this week:

Money Writers:

  • Brip Blap posts when financial behavior becomes set in stone.
  • Here are some car maintenance tips to help your odometer reach 300,000 miles by Frugal Dad.
  • Generation X Finance answers this reader question: “I don’t have much savings so can I use unused credit as an emergency fund?
  • Million Dollar Journey presents budgeting simplified.
  • Tim Parker guest blogs at Digerati Life with how to plan a wedding without getting stressed.
  • Money Smart Life discusses money and your health.
  • My Dollar Plan says student loan rates will drop to all time low.
  • The Sun’s Financial Diary declares “I hate IGoBanking!

More Financial Posts:

  • No Credit Needed talks about breaking bad financial habits – impulse purchases.
  • Free Money Finance asks should women marry for money?
  • Bargaineering says be successful by learning delayed gratification.

Great Personal Finance Posts:

  • One Frugal Girl asks is it wrong to return every gift on your registry?
  • Smart Money Daily writes about the biggest losers in these economic times.
  • Steadfast Finances says sometimes the hardest (and wisest) thing to do is to do nothing.
  • Credit Card Watcher posts have credit card debt? It’s time to make a deal!
  • All Financial Matters asks if mortgage fraud occurred, why don’t we prosecute the offenders?
  • Get Rich Slick shares the most ludicrous statement on health insurance ever!
  • The Bag Lady posts raise, paycut, pay freeze, or layoff? Dealing with unease in the Silicon Valley –
  • Graduate Learning After College presents layoff survival guide: what to do with your 401(k).
  • Funny About Money posts older houses: living better with less?
  • Rich Credit Debt Loan gives a 401k Introduction on money and taxes.
  • Monevator gives five reasons to buy commercial property.

Filed Under: Links Tagged With: fourth of july, Most Handsome Dog, Steve McNair

Budget Fourth of July Activities

June 29, 2008 by Lazy Man 2 Comments

washington fireworks.Fourth of July is the ultimate holiday weekend. Summer time, parades, fireworks. What more could a person ask for? Having fun on Fourth of July is an American tradition! The Fourth of July weekend can quickly get expensive… especially if you are hosting a BBQ. All the food and beer can add up quickly.

Fourth of July weekend does not have to be expensive. There are ways to cut costs. It usually just takes a little bit of imagination and some self discipline, but that’s nothing new when you are trying to save money. Here are a few ideas on how to make sure you and your family have fun on Fourth of July and do it all on a budget:

Join the Rest of the Nation

Rather than hosting some big backyard barbecue, find out what city or state events will be in your area. From the tiny country town to the large metropolis areas, most places have Fourth of July events planned for everyone to enjoy. Some of my fondest Fourth of July memories come from picnicking on the Boston Esplande. However, you may find that fairs, fireworks, parades in your community are free. Find what local events will be happening and plan on enjoying your Fourth of July with everyone else.

Have a Block Party

If you live in a friendly neighborhood, consider having a block party. Even if you live in a tiny town on a small street, everyone can still get together making for a fun time. Everyone can pitch in on the cost of food and beverages. Or perhaps they each bring a dish for everyone to enjoy. Games can be planned for both the young and the old to enjoy that won’t cost any money. While sack races never get old, I prefer to take on someone in badminton. If you must have fireworks for your Fourth of July weekend, have everybody chip in and buy them together. Just make sure that it is legal in your area and you are safe with them. With everyone pitching their pennies together, you can get a pretty good amount of fireworks to set off that everyone can enjoy.

Head to the Water

Everyone loves the water, right? Beaches, lakes, rivers… it doesn’t matter. I think that’s one of the keys to the why the Boston fireworks work so well. If there is a body of water near by, chances are people are going to be flocking towards it on a holiday weekend. Most places will have a great deal of activity planned, including those necessary Fourth of July fireworks. You can spend the day, or camp out and spend the whole weekend. Not only will it save you a lot of money, but it’s sure to be a fun time that the whole family can enjoy. It may even become a family tradition.

Photo Credit: Creativity+ Timothy K Hamilton

Filed Under: Frugal Tagged With: backyard barbecue, block party, budget, cost of food, esplande, fireworks, fourth of july, holiday weekend, picnicking, sack races

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