I love writing about products that exemplify ridiculous consumerism. In the past, I've written about the $240 lunch bag purse, $450 swim trunks and the $6,000 disco toilet. Today, I bring you the $3000 stroller. But first, take a trip down memory lane with me. Your BabyhoodThink back to the time when you were one-year old. I know, it was probably a long time ago, but … [Read more...] about Thursday Rant: Dracula’s $3,000 Steampunk Stroller
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Thursday Rant: Leave RAGBRAI alone, Lance!
Hi there, Mrs. 1500 today. Allow me to take a diversion from the world of finances, and rant for a moment about professional sports. Actually, one professional sport, cycling.The news out of the cycling world this week is all about the Tour de France. It is their 100th year, and it is the pinnacle race of professional cycling. Even if you are not a cycling fan, you have … [Read more...] about Thursday Rant: Leave RAGBRAI alone, Lance!
Thursday Anti-Rant: Life is Great!
We're spending some time up in the mountains for the American 4th of July holiday. Everything has been perfect. The weather is fantastic and we've been having a really nice time.I was also thinking about life in general and I really can't complain. We have 2 great, healthy girls, we're finally living in a place we like and things are just going well. I just can't get into … [Read more...] about Thursday Anti-Rant: Life is Great!
Thursday Rant: Hoarding Madness!!
Trouble brewing! Mrs. 1500 is my proofreader. Not this week though because today's rant is directed at her. Mrs. 1500 has not seen this post before it went live. Should make for an interesting day in the 1500 household. Before I get into all of that, some good quotes from Fight Club:“The things you own end up owning you. It's only after you lose everything that you're free … [Read more...] about Thursday Rant: Hoarding Madness!!
Thursday Rant: Crapdance!
Sometimes, I devote my Thursday ranting to ridiculous examples of consumerism. I previously brought you the $260 lunch bag purse and the $450 ugly-ass mens' swimsuit. These type of products drive me nuts because they epitomize insane and unnecessary spending.Today, I bring you a another crazy-ass product, but first gentle readers, I pose some questions to you:Have you … [Read more...] about Thursday Rant: Crapdance!