Blog Post of the Week by Careful Cents
Dearest Minions,
It’s FRIDAY! That means that I ‘m sitting in a Starbucks with a Venti No-Whip Chocolate Frappe Mocha Blend writing quality prose about other people’s blogs. My hands fly faster on this keyboard and the little table shakes as my caffeine intake equals and surpasses the amount of blood in my veins.
Okay, you’re on to me.
I have no clue if a Venti No-Whip Chocolate Frappe Mocha Blend is actually a drink, but it sounds scrumptious.
And it sounds like it costs about $7.95, which is why I’m sure Starbucks sells it for $39.95. So, if you must know, I’m at home in my Mr. Incredible pajamas, with a cup of cheap Joe.
There I go ruining the illusion of professionalism here again.
BUT! Let’s get on to the show….the name of the game today is this:
Celebrate your wins.
That’s what our friend Carrie Smith from CarefulCents does this week, and it’s a big win at that.
After changing her ways from spender-girl to responsible, focused financial blogger, Carrie went on a tear to pay down her debt.
This week, she met her goal.
Carried paid off over $1,000 per month extra on her debt to bring it to zero in the last twelve months. She writes about it here: May Debt Goal Update: Auto Loan (I’m Debt Free!).
Congratulations, Carrie. I know you’re happy to have paid down your debt, but I’m sure you’re absolutely thrilled that we decided to hand you this award.
Well, truth be told, we handed you nothing. Zippo.
We’ve handed you the pleasure of printing this piece out yourself and placing it carefully on your refrigerator.
You are welcome.
8 Other Blogs You Should Be Reading But Probably Forgot About So We’ll Remind You
Our friend Paula at Afford Anything is visiting the fine city of Austin, Texas this week (not too far from us!) and discusses her travels in What the French Taught Me About Texas. I’ll give you a hint: the French didn’t teach her what Texas already knows about quality barbeque…..
While we’re talking travel, Squirrelers wants to know how we’re going to pay for it. Maybe with toll lanes on highways? Read Congestion Pricing: Paying Extra For The Fast Lane and weigh in yourself.
I’m always impressed when someone has the guts to try to launch a new product. If you want a good, pondering case study, read Failure to Launch at Edward Antrobus.
Partying always sounds like it’ll cost a bajillion dollars, but Enemy of Debt gets it right in I’m in Debt But Party Like a Rock Star.
Jason at WorkSaveLive asks What Phase of Investing Are You In? Well, Jason, I’m in the “spend my kids inheritance” phase. Thank you for asking, and please pass me another doughnut.
There’s another party going on at Bog of Debt! She’s celebrating her anniversary and is bringing you along for the ride in Date Ideas that Are (mostly) Frugal. Congrats, BoD!
It isn’t a Blog Post of the Week! without seeing what Dr. Dean is up to…this week I think your best bet is Retirement Savings, We’ve Got It All Wrong! although you can’t go wrong with anything Cil and Dr. Dean write at Millionaire Nurse Blog….
I’m a fan of posts that show someone carefully weighing options. Just getting inside someone’s head can give you clues about how you should plan your own financial picture. Erin at the Dog Ate My Wallet does just that in Exploring Our Options.
And finally, in the “Where Have I Been” department, I’m completely enamoured with the blog Indexed. It’s been around for-ev-er and I just discovered it Tuesday. Check out Is That a Pulsing Vein in Your Forehead? for an idea of what this quirky, innovative site is all about.
Have a wonderful weekend!
j.
P.S. – There’s still 10 days left in our podcast contest! Listen to the current episode for your chance to win.
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All great reads, and congrats again to Carrie!!!! Happy Friday and enjoy your weekend
From Shopping to Saving recently posted..Are Your Kids Good Investments?
That’s right, the French taught me NOTHING about barbeque, tubing, or eating fried pickles from trucks. Ah, delicious Texas.
Paula @ Afford Anything recently posted..Getting to Yes – Negotiate Without Giving In
Woohoo! Thanks for picking me as the blog post of the week!
It’s a wonderful feeling to be debt free. Thanks for sharing my big win.
Carrie Smith recently posted..May Debt Goal Update: Auto Loan (I’m Debt Free!)
Thanks for the mention. Congrats to Carrie!
And please, the French can teach you as much about quality BBQ as Texas can. You want good BBQ, you need to go to Carolina. None of this sweet crap- dry rubs and vinegar baths all the way.
shanendoah@the dog ate my wallet recently posted..Getting Closer
…them are fightin’ words, Erin. Carolina BBQ has NOTHING over Texas. But I will give a nod to the Rendezvous in Memphis. THAT is some awesome BBQ. Still haven’t been to Kansas City, though.
AND the Texas BBQ I’ve had has all been dry rub. I think the sweet stuff is Kansas City. True?
Have you ever had one of those heavenly pulled pork sandwiches, just dripping inthe vengar sauce…
When I went back for my Nana’s funeral last year, I was ever so grateful to Cousin Billy who is too busy at Duke’s Orthopedic program to bring something home made. Instead, he showed up with a bag of bbq. Bless that man.
shanendoah@the dog ate my wallet recently posted..Getting Closer
I could use some of Cousin Billy’s BBQ right about now….
What the frak? Love the nonchalant Starbuck photo. And thanks for all the reading!
femmefrugality recently posted..Greater Pittsburgh Movies in the Park 2012
See, someone noticed your photo. Please, please never count on me to be observant. I’m just not.
And I didn’t even look at the picture originally, because being in Seattle, I was thinking- “Oh yeah, it’s the first of the I Love You Fridays, where Starbucks is giving away free stuff. Are they doing that elsewhere? Oh, wait, no, that’s for Seattle only…”
And then I remembered it was national donut day and that Krispy Creme is giving away free donuts everywhere.
So no, not observant at all.
But I will direct you here to Starbuck and Starbuck at Starbucks. http://www.neatorama.com/2011/05/10/starbuck-and-starbuck-in-starbucks/
shanendoah@the dog ate my wallet recently posted..Getting Closer
That is an awesome pic. Way to redeem yourself after the “Carolina BBQ beats Texas BBQ” rubbish!
Fantastic! I’m glad you were around, FF….I ws thinking nobody was going to get my little joke….
Thanks for the mention! And I really want the Starbucks drink now
bogofdebt recently posted..June’s First Link Love
Thanks for the mention. I’m down but not out. Look for a re-launch on June 11.
Edward Antrobus recently posted..Taco Bell’s Grilled Stuffed Burrito: Recipe Sunday
Please, have you guys ever eaten BBQ from KC? You know this place called Oklahoma Joe’s (originated in KC) was voted the best BBQ joint in the country by Men’s Health and Maxim?
Gates, Oklahoma Joes, Arthur Bryants, JackStack, and Zarda will dominate you anything big Texas or Carolina have. Although, the cole slaw on BBQ was a good idea by those Carolinians.
Thanks for the mention too! Hope you have a great weekend!
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I love this “my BBQ city is better than your BBQ city” discussion. Makes me hungry. Can’t wait to try those, Jason. I’ve heard of three of them already…so I’m really fired up. I need to get to a baseball game there anyway, so hopefully this summer.
I have to say though…USA Today just called Austin area BBQ the best in the nation. My source is better than yours.