We found the house. We walked through it and it was just right. It was also a home run on our checklist. Given how many we’ve already looked at, we kind of feel like this is the one. Anyway, on to some personal finance posts.

10 Killer Ways To Feel Like A Million Bucks (Even If Your Bank Account Says Otherwise) Weirdly enough, this article didn’t include the one I expected, although it is covered somewhat. (@ wise bread)

The Minimalist and the No-Frills Kitchen I prefer making my own bread, then baking it separately in a normal breadpan. Breadmakers never seem to get it … right. But I’m digressing from the main idea of this interesting article. (@ get rich slowly)

The Importance of Buying Flood Insurance My recent discussion of floods apparently helped this guy look into the need for flood insurance – and he finds some interesting stuff. (@ five cent nickel)

The Simple Dollar Retro: Battling the Convenience and Costs of Fast Food Fast food is my weakness, but mostly because of the convenience factor – so often, it’s easier for me to grab lunch while commuting. Here’s the way I get around it much of the time.