Category Archives: cheap is cool

a dollar saved is a dollar you can spend on something fun

Signs That Make It Look Like We’re Poor (But We’re Not): City Dweller Edition

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Cool Dad

My friend sent me the Gawker article “Signs That You’re Poor: City Dweller Edition.” From merely reading the title of the article, I knew that the mix of talking about New York City + numerous opportunities to self-deprecate = instant … Continue reading →

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Watch me cut my own hair – and I’m talking a major chop

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Cool Mum

Well, I’m falling into the classic mom problem of not having much time to fix my curly/tangly hair. Uncool. On Saturday, with Cool Dad watching the boys, I went to the backyard and chopped it off. Don’t worry, I consulted … Continue reading →

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Will it cost $222,360 to raise Cool Baby?

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Cool Dad

This recent post in NPR’s Planet Money blog points out a government report that estimates it costs $222,360 to raise a child. Some interesting quotes from the report and how they apply to us: Housing Is the Largest Expense on a … Continue reading →

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My name is Cool Dad, and I’m a Slickdeals addict

Posted on November 22, 2009 by Cool Dad

It totally makes sense to spend a fortune on good deals, right? Continue reading →

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Cheapo household tricks: Inexpensive laptop cooler

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Cool Dad

We finally have a cost-effective solution to a problem that has plagued mankind for ages: the overheating notebook computer. Continue reading →

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