Delayed but not Forgotton!

The annual family March Madness has come to an end again, and you're looking at your 2009 Champion!
Big props to Mom's sentimental favorites (Maybe she did better because Indiana wasn't in the tournament this year, but who's counting) who came in a solid second place.

Of the 11 Teams in competition this year, of our household, me and mom came in 1, 2 and dad and Manda rounded out 10, 11. Another great month, can only hope all march's are this great! :)

Will get more back on pace with updating the blog with current life status, following this post will update with Easter in Manhattan Beach and upcoming StageCoach concert.

Drew Robinson is my Hero

Video Courtesy of KSL.com

Save some money in this Economy

From the "Save $1,000 in 30 Days Challenge"

From "I will Teach you to be Rich"
These are some great tips! My favorite was on Tip #5 and using www.billshrink.com
Some great simple stuff we could all be doing.

Full list of tips
Tip #1: Pack lunches for the rest of the week
Tip #2: Turn your thermostat down 3 degrees
Tip #3: Sell something on eBay today
Tip #4: Involve your friends in your savings challenge
Tip #5: Optimize your cellphone bill
Tip #6: Use gas prices to become your own hedge fund
Tip #7: Create a “No Spending” day once a week
Tip #8: Implement the A La Carte Method
Tip #9: Only buy new things when replacing something old
Tip #10: Use the free rewards from your credit card, car insurance, and workplace
Tip #11: Never pay full retail price for clothes or eyeglasses again
Tip #12: How I’m saving $2,000+ on eating out in 2009
Tip #13: How to negotiate your car insurance
Tip #14: Use self-persuasion to share how much you’ve saved so far
Tip #15: Forget going to a bar — ask people over for dinner
Tip #16: Cancel any large purchase this month
Tip #17: Buy generic for the stuff you don’t care about
Tip #18: No Christmas gifts this year
Tip #19: Save Money, Eat Well and Look Hot in Less Than an Hour
Tip #20: Change the date of Christmas
Tip #21: Save thousands by pre-paying your debt
Tip #22: Analyze your progress in the 30 Day Challenge (plus, see how I’m doing)
Tip #23: Go cash only for 15 to 30 days
Tip #24: Cut your commute expenses by 40%
Tip #25: Earn more money using your God-given skills
Tip #26: Gardender? Cleaning lady? DIY instead
Tip #27: Use barriers to prevent yourself from spending money
Tip #28: Use price-protection guarantees to always get the lowest price (travel, retail)
Tip #29: Stop being a loser and spend money to save money
Tip #30: How I’m saving $25,000+ in 2009