I spent most of this evening after supper reading with my daughter sleeping on my chest. It was incredibly nice.

DIY Baby Care For Your Cheap Bum I wholeheartedly agree with making your own wipes. (@ wise bread)

Asking For A Raise Redux Should you complain loudly after getting only a 3.5% raise? Maybe, but I think that responding with “guns blazing and sabers drawn” may not be the best tactic here. (@ my open wallet)

Bear Market Is When Women Wear Longer Skirts A rather amusing take on the hemline theory. (@ money, matter, and more musings)

The Simple Dollar Retro: A Reader Runs In Place Do you ever feel like no matter how frugal you live or how carefully you manage your money, you never get ahead? A reader wrote into The Simple Dollar feeling that way – here’s how I responded.