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Should You Color Your Own Hair? Part 1

Should You Color Your Own Hair?As I type this, I am sitting in my kitchen on a wooden chair with my head wrapped in plastic wrap. I look a little bit like a creature from outer space--I certainly wouldn't answer the door like this. Yes, I've colored my hair and I'm waiting the 45 minutes until I can wash the coloring lotion out. A hair coloring kit … [Read more...]

How to Be Happy in an Unhappy World

Happy Weird People?I notice that quite a few people who did a Google search for "happy weird people" ended up here on Square Pennies.  I'm not quite sure how to take that. Perhaps anyone who looks happy these days is considered weird?  Anyway, welcome all happy weird people!  Or those who want to be happy and weird. I do believe we can be happy … [Read more...]

September Blog Round-Up, Chocolate Milk Edition

I just finished a road trip with my sweet 3-year-old grandson and my daughter-in-law.  It was amazingly smooth with our little guy having few issues.  At a fast-food restaurant he was reaching into his food bag & knocked over his chocolate milk.  My jeans got a wash in chocolate milk, but after a bunch of napkins all was well again.  I have to say … [Read more...]

Considering a Franchise? Do Your Homework! And Be Careful!

Buying a franchise is an expensive proposition with a lot of risk, no matter what they tell you.  It's definitely a "Buyer Beware"  situation.  You have to do your homework to find out the real situation.  I recently watched a special program on CNBC about it that was very  informative.  They will probably run it again, and I highly recommend … [Read more...]

Infographic: Where Does the Money Go?

These stats are for the average household of 2.5 people with 1.3 wage earners. The pre-tax income is around 63,000. Obviously your situation will be different, but it's fun to see how we stack up to the "average." You might not spend anything on tobacco (yay!), and spend more on gas. You might not spend as much on entertainment, but more on books. … [Read more...]

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