I finally had some time toward the end of this week to sit down and catch up on all the blogs I read. It was really nice. Things are still a little crazy, but definitely calming down. Anyway, here are some of my favorite posts from this week. (And the way my mind finds them to be all related, which trust me, doesn’t always make sense to me, either.)

Once she bucked me off and I bit three holes in my tongue. My father made me get back in the saddle a few days later, though

I like to remind folks that financial bloggers and pet bloggers often have quite a bit in common, especially when it comes to pet expenses. I love it each month when the House of Two Bows posts The Cost of Things.

Speaking of what things cost. Money for College Project gives us a fabulous infographic about What You Need to Know Before Studying Abroad, since it definitely costs a little more than staying home.

Super Frugalette is staying home, right now though, because she just recently had a baby. But lucky for her, she’s still able to do some coupon shopping- for Coach bags! Congrats on the baby, and the new bag.

American Debt Project is not going to be buying new bags anytime soon. In fact, she’s Wading into the Frugal Deep End, and enjoying it there. I don’t know that I could live a Spartan lifestyle, but more power to you if you can (and be happy about it).

And while not wishing the poor house on anyone, Money Beagle actually doesn’t wish some success on anyone- not even his friends.  Sounds harsh, I know, but I have to agree with him. I wouldn’t want any of my friends to fall into a sex, drugs, and early death lifestyle, either.

And finally, speaking of death, Marie at Family Money Values asks- Should You Share Your Financial Situation with Your Children? Having been through our recent experience, my answer is yes, or at least some of it, at least enough of it, that should anything happen to you- you become unable to make financial decisions for yourself, your kids know enough to pay the bills, to file the insurance claims, etc. This is NOT an easy conversation to have, but it’s a must.