My husband’s favorite complaint is, “all you ever want to do is eat.” As much as this annoys me, he’s absolutely right. Eating out is what I look forward to on the weekends – it’s my main form of recreation. And yes, it can get expensive and it’s probably cheaper to cook at home. But I’m a sensible person, and I know how to find deals and eat on the cheap.

Let’s take a few moments to remember some of the things that made November 2008 a great month at Unclutterer.com. November’s most popular posts: Black Friday: Tips for staying organized Reader suggestion: Storing a George Foreman Grill DYMO labelmaker giveaway Save time and effort with a personal shopper The Kindle saves space, but can it save you money Additional highlights:

Home baked, pre-ordered, or special delivery… Carrie says: I’m going to buy beautiful small glass containers to fill with lip shimmer. One of our writers has inspired me to make a batch of natural lip gloss. Thanks Caroline!  

I've said before that if our automobiles really make us happy, then to hell with the planet. The thing is, I don't think they do. Listen: American adults average 72 minutes a day behind the wheel of a car, according to the WorldWatch Institute. That’s more than twice as much time as the average American father spends with their kids, according to the United States Department of Labor.

Searching the Internet for relevant information can be frustrating at times. More advanced researchers know tons of little tricks of the trade, getting them the desired results fast.

Image from TooTallVal Lately, marriage has gotten a bad rap. It seems like many people these days feel marriage is some archaic arrangement that holds people back from realizing their full potential. Even if people aren’t particularly anti-marriage, they will avoid getting hitched for as long as they can.

Article by Leo Babauta. (Follow me on Twitter.) Like many people, I tend to overeat during the holidays, from Thanksgiving through New Year’s. It’s kinda part of the tradition to consume huge amounts of food, you know?

By Philip BrewerWith the economy tanking, more and more people will be not just losing their job, but will be finding themselves without one for an extended period. When that happens it's not good enough to just cut back a little and use debt to make ends meet until the economy recovers.

During 2008, my wife and I are tracking how much time and money we spend growing food. This is the report for November.

Every other Sunday, The Simple Dollar reviews a personal finance book.

2007 Gift Giving Guide: Experience givingThe gift could be anything from a gift certificate for their favorite restaurant or a bunch of passes to the local movie theater. 2 + 1 multi-functioning furnitureSDESIGNUIT created a Tetris-esque piece of furniture that can serve as a bed, sofa, or two chairs and a table.

Many of you out there reading this are hurting. The economic news is grim, and even though I believe the only thing we have to fear is fear itself, that doesn’t change the stark reality of things.

November was a great month for me. I took huge strides in my life as a “professional” blogger. I made several local television appearances, gave a presentation at the public library, and signed with a literary agent.