I have a question: do you meditate or pray? If so, how often? I find that quiet time for introspection and mental relaxation that prayer and meditation provides for me is invaluable in my life.

A Guideline Budget – How Do You Compare? Although I’m not the biggest fan of strict budgeting, I thought that this analysis of a regular “suggested” budget was quite fascinating. (@ gather little by little)

Learning to Love the Not-So-Big House We intended to have three or four children when we bought our house, so we went shopping with that plan in mind. If it were just me and my wife, we would have purchased something much smaller. (@ get rich slowly)

A Token Head Scratcher Is it ethical to buy tokens for Chuck E. Cheese on eBay? I think it’s an interesting question with a lot of dimensions to it. (@ mighty bargain hunter)

The Simple Dollar Retro: Can You Devote Fifteen Minutes A Day To Frugality? Well?