Tag Archives: money

Visiting Orlando, Part 1: Where to Buy Groceries

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Cool Mum

Over Christmas, we spent five weeks in Orlando (my hometown) with friends and different extensions of the Cool Fam. When planning our trip, my first concern was food of course! What would I do without my beloved Trader Joe’s? The … Continue reading →

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The AWSC? IPO: How Much is This Blog Worth?

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Cool Dad

I don’t know if you follow social media, but we’re in the midst of an Internet boom. In May, LinkedIn had their IPO (initial public offering, where a company sells shares to the public for the first time), and the … Continue reading →

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I’m Supposed to Give HOW MUCH for the Tooth Fairy?!

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Cool Dad

We were talking with friends the other day, and the topic of losing teeth came up. Yes, I’ll admit it: I went a little overboard during National Chocolate Chip Cookie Week and didn’t brush my teeth. Joking! We talked about … Continue reading →

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Rich Dad, Cool Dad: Should I dream about being rich?

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Cool Dad

I recently talked with my friend about dreams – like what we want to do with our lives. It was one of those conversations that starts with the topic of work and then radically changes when someone asks, “So what … Continue reading →

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We live in the Worst City for Families. Woo-hoo.

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Cool Dad

We’ve always thought that moving to New York City with 2 suitcases, no job, and a 15-month old in tow was a little crazy. A few days ago, Forbes magazine confirmed it as being downright nutty. My friend Won tweeted … Continue reading →

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