Need an example of a home buyer letter? Here is the one we submitted in addition to our $1.1 million offer for 614-618 Eugenia Street in San Francisco. Fingers crossed! Home Buyer Letter: July 18, 2013 Dear [Sellers], Thank you…
Deciding on IVF: Act on Data, Not Public Opinion
When my husband Dean and I realized we had fertility issues, the topic that came up the most was IVF. The discussion didn’t center around whether or not to consider it, but became a matter of when we would start…
Obama Dead at 17
As you may know, Obama alluded to Trayvon Martin as his hypothetical son. “If I had a son, he’d look like Trayvon. When I think about this boy, I think about my own kids.” The 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was fatally…
AltSF Conference: Travel and Explore Like a Local
For those of you attending from out of town, here are some tips from a local. I live a few blocks away from the conference location (Fairmont Hotel) so I’m an expert on the area. Getting to the conference If…
Old School Blogging: Lists of 5
Thank you to Dana from Kiss My List who tagged me! It’s been a blast getting to know more about my blogging friends. Five Things I Have a Passion For Writing Reading classic literature and award-winning fiction Food & wine Exploring…
Is Emotional Cheating Worse Than Physical Cheating?
I am so excited to introduce you to Yvonne Chase, a fellow blogger from the SITS Girls network. The first time I happened upon her blog, I immediately emailed and asked if she would consider guest posting. Yvonne is a…
Amy at The Bloom-Print Project
Thanks for bearing with me as I wind down an intense period at work. I am counting down the hours until 5pm Friday! I am exhausted, sleep-deprived and desperately in need of a vacation. I want to introduce you to…
Make New Bloggy Friends
It’s time to find new blogs and make friends. I love connecting with more people in the blogosphere! You can choose to follow the cohosts in whatever way is best for you! Bloglovin happens to be my favorite follow method,…
Money Monday: The Rigors of Getting a Mortgage in this Economy
My friend Affinity who wrote this fantastic post on retiring early, agreed to write another post on getting a mortgage in this challenging environment. She made the move from San Francisco to Oakland and had this important advice to share….
Blurbs for the Brain: Mommy, Are We Rich?
A round-up of thought-provoking ideas or research I’ve come across while reading newspapers and magazines. Wall Street Journal – the Journal Report – Wealth Management How do you keep heirs from losing their work ethic? Eleanor Blayney, consumer advocate of…