Why is it SOOO hot outside? This heat wave is really making it hard to stay motivated to do anything in our yard.
Fortunately, we did get our pool back to normal – after we emptied it and then refilled it with clean water. Being able to cool off in the pool has been pretty useful these last few weeks!
Canadians – I’ll be visiting your sacred heartland of Niagara Falls next week for a short Me and the Mrs vacation. We’re very excited to be staying right in the middle of downtown near the action. It should be a lot of fun!
Blogs You Should Check Out:
In case you missed them, here are a few great stories you should check out this weekend:
- Blogging Anonymously 101 – Add Vodka
- Blog Income and Site Statistics June 2012 – Work Save Live
- Cities that will Repay Your Student Loans – femmefrugality
- A 3 Step Way to Guilt-Free Vacation Spending – Married with Debt
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MyMoneyDesign was featured in the following personal finance carnivals this week:
- Self Directed Investing For Retirement Carnival – Justice John Roberts Edition – AAAMP Blog
- Financial Blog Carnival – Write and Get Paid
- Carnival of Money Pros – 1 Am 1 Percent
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jefferson says
you must live in the midwest!
we are on our 10th straight day of 100+ temperatures right now, and i am getting a bit tired of it. i have managed to water my front yard enough in the evenings to keep it from turning completely brown, but my water bill will surely be double normal as a result.
thanks for links, my friend.. stay cool out there!
MMD says
Yes we do, and it is really becoming exhausting. The kids don’t want to go outside to play, our yard is getting neglected, and we’ve been running the A/C non-stop. Good idea with watering in the evening. We’ve got our sprinklers set for 5 AM. My yard is a sad green, but it beats the golden wheat color of the other yards in my neighborhood. Not looking forward to the water bill either! Stay cool out there!
Denise Gabbard says
So glad the heat finally broke here in northeast Ohio…started to fill up a pool for the grandkids that are visiting–one of those not quite kiddie pools/not quite real pools–and then realized how low our well was. We got our beach bag packed and took a short drive instead. The pool is going back in the garage for another time.
MMD says
The heat finally broke for us as well. Pools are great, but nothing beats the beach when you’re a little kid 🙂
Lance @ Money Life and More says
I always like to read Jason’s blog updates at Work Save Live. He produces a ton of great content.
I bet filling up the pool was expensive. As long as you get to enjoy it now though it should make it worth it 🙂
MMD says
I like Jason’s updates as well. He does a good job of presenting them with modesty. And he’s kicking my butt in ranks!
Budget & the Beach says
Have fun on your trip! Hope it’s cooler!
MMD says
Thanks! We’re really looking forward to it!
Jason says
We finally got a “cold” front and now we’re at 90 degrees (at the high) instead of 105! I just walked outside and it’s extremely cool. Ahhhh…I missed this.
Thanks for the mention by the way!
MMD says
You’re welcome! I’m also enjoying that breezy 90 degrees! Now that’s the summer I know!
femmefrugality says
Thank you so much for the mention! This heat has been SO crazy….hope you have a great time in Niagara Falls! Such a fun place to visit. 🙂
MMD says
You are welcome! We are looking forward to it!
Tackling Our Debt says
Have a great time in Niagara Falls!! There is so much to see and to do.
MMD says
Thanks Sicorra! We bought a “couples package” which is full of credits to a ton of different activities and restaurants. It’s going to be a very busy weekend!