Normally I put these posts together sometime on Saturday. But this week this is being prepped on Friday and just scheduled to go up on Saturday. Why? Because believe it or not, this is going to be a busier than most weekend.

I know, I know, I always make it seem like we’re running around like chickens with our heads cut off on the weekends, but the truth is, I’m married to a true introvert/homebody. C absolutely needs downtime at home in order to function properly, which also means I get downtime at home. This weekend, however, is graduation weekend.

If C had decided to get his BA, he would be graduating tomorrow. Since he has decided to go on for his combined BA/BS, we’re now looking another two years out, but a number of his class mates, people he has grown close to over this last year, are graduating. So, we’re taking part in a number of activities, in addition to trying to get some more work done around the house. (We are so close to being ready for the home inspection, so close.)

That means I’m planning on having very little time at the computer Saturday or Sunday.

It also has me thinking about how our lives change, and stages in our lives. Which is kind of the theme for today’s What I’m Reading.

Over at Another Housewife, Mr. & Mrs. C finally let their daughter attend sleep away camp this year. As you can imagine, it was a bittersweet moment for Mrs. C, wanting to hold on, but giving her girl enough room to spread her wings.

And while high school seniors dream of going far away from home for college, a lot of them are choosing to stay close to home. Yes, I Am Cheap looks at the reasons behind this.

Of course, once you graduate from college, it’s time to find a job, and not just a job, but a Dream Job. (We all know how I feel about that.) But dream job or not, I think Corey at Life and My Finances actually has a really good list of things to consider when deciding whether or not to take any job.

Once you have a job, any job, it’s also time to start taking care of yourself, especially little things that you may have let slide- like dental appointments. It can be frustrating, and painful both physically and financially, but your health really needs to remain high on your priority list. So join me in celebrating with Bog of Debt now that she is done with her much needed dentist appointments.

And finally, you’re now situated in a good job. You’ve taken care of your health. Next comes the big question- Do you need life insurance? Money Crush takes a look at what life insurance is for and what it’s not for.

This week, we welcome Money Smart Guides to the Yakezie challenge, but he’s been doing this for a while- long enough that readers write in to him with questions. When will one of you write to me with a question?