Bloggers Block

I've sat down to blog Lorelei's 11 month post numerous times. I've also sat down to try to blog in general numerous times. But, as you may have noticed, I haven't been successful. It seems I have fallen off the blogger bandwagon. Blog writers block if you will. But, good news is I think I have identified the source of the problem. I love reading other blogs. So much so that I feel like everyone else's blog is more interesting than mine, and I don't have anything possibly as interesting to write about! Like, do you want to hear about my latest and greatest money saving techniques? Probably not but I'm about to tell you anyways...

I made a wish list for Lorelei's birthday. I haven't finished it but I am working on it. Then, I started shopping for the items on the list. Only, I didn't just head out to the store and purchase. I am buying most items used. Chasing down the Little Tykes Rockin Puppy at Once Upon a Child, only to find out it wasn't for sale yet. But, not to worry, I found it on Craigslist and met the puppy's previous owner today. Blue Puppy for $15-check! Little People Noah's Ark-check! Found it at Once Upon a Child (OUAC). Pottery Barn bookcase? Why pay $150? Found it on Craigslist and going to get it tomorrow. Adorable Baby Gap dress? Check. OUAC. Drum? Check. OUAC. Maracas? Check. OUAC. And to top it all off, this weekend there is a bi-annual children's consignment event. I can hardly wait. Rob says it sounds like a "cheap-skate convention" to him. He just doesn't appreciate my skills :) Now I know this isn't really "news" to anyone who always buys used...but I can't help but feel oh so proud of myself when I save a little money. Just clean the toys, wrap them up, and TA DA! A birthday that costs half as much as new.

So, that is all. Until I come up with the next "exciting" story to blog about...